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If the oil situation remains weak for a long time, how can we establish a stable life?

2015-07-27View Original

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The downturn in the oil industry has affected the engineering construction sector. Last week, while eating in the cafeteria, I ran into my mentor; he was also busy with bidding. It’s just such a small project, and yet so many other departments are competing to get it – it’s really unfair, the master complained. A contract worker who had been employed by the company for 7 years – despite many attempts to find a replacement – was not renewed by the company in the end. Yes, in state-owned enterprises, layoffs are not allowed; instead, the contract simply doesn’t get renewed when it expires. I ran into an old supervisor in the cafeteria today; the company’s management has been cutting salaries since last month, by about 35%. It’s a feeling of desolation everywhere... But as for the person who didn’t get a renewal, they were originally on loan; after all, they still have somewhere to go. Both the mentor and the former supervisor are in their 50s, and they will retire after working there for another ten years. As for me, I’m still young. Where will I be in ten years? After eating, I had an idea: maybe I should get a certificate to prove myself. Upon checking, the registration period for first-level construction engineers has already passed. The registration for natural gas engineering professionals seems to have been discontinued as well; it appears that only PMP certification is still available for registration, with exams taking place before October. That’s it then. In the afternoon, I called a PMP training institution; damn it, they asked for 3,980 yuan for the training. I talked on the phone with that person for a long time; 3,000 yuan is the lowest price possible. It’s just an online training course; having one more or one less doesn’t make any difference to you. I insisted on getting 900 yuan for it, and the “teacher” there said they would talk to the supervisor again. There’s no reason; I’m in a bad mood today. But then I thought, what’s the point of passing it? That thing is overused these days... I’m stuck in confusion...
Reply #22015-07-27
If you work in the construction industry, it’s better to obtain a Level 1 Constructor certificate or a cost engineer qualification
Reply #32015-07-27
Things are indeed tough in the chemical industry these days; accept reality and work hard to improve yourself little by little. Your former leaders, your mentors, although they are just a little further away from reaching retirement age and thus being able to receive pensions from social security, I think if they were 20 years younger, they would have time to make other choices; perhaps they would be willing to make such a trade.
Reply #42015-07-27
For cost engineers, the registration period for the exam has passed. The deadline is July 26th. I am a first-class constructor, and I’m not in Beijing every time I apply. I get angry when I see so many people able to take the exam every year. But then, thinking that so many people who took the exam didn’t pass it, I feel happy again~~~
Reply #52015-07-27
This year is my second year on the path to obtaining the first-level construction engineer qualification, and I must succeed this time. Let this serve as proof. :P
Reply #62015-07-27
If oil doesn’t work, there’s still natural gas; one of them will surely work
Reply #72015-07-27
The downward trend in the oil market is actually related to the global economic environment, as well as China’s political environment. The global economy is entering a downward trend, with economic growth slowing down across the country, which in turn has led to a decline in demand for natural gas. To put it simply, the prosperity and glory in the field of engineering construction over the past decade are unlikely to be seen again in the next 30 years.
Reply #82015-07-27
Okay, I remember you now. I’ve been eager to do it for several years now, as the company offers special rewards for it. But every year when it’s time to register, I’m not in the country, or I am in the country but not in Beijing. I just signed up online in excitement, thinking that there would be no need for an in-person interview in the future. As a result, after calling 12333 to verify, it turned out that one still needs to go in person for an interview at the time of initial registration. TNND, what kind of world is this~~~~ That PMP exam is on September 19th this year; the timing is actually quite good. The problem is that the registration fee is 3,300, and the training cost is very high as well. And the problem is that even if I sign up, I might not pass. :'(
Reply #92015-07-27
The books have become thicker, and the difficulty has increased.
Reply #102015-07-27
The oil situation has been poor for a long time; it’s impossible, but things will get better
Reply #112015-07-28
I hope so, to get out of this difficult situation. . .

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