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They did completely buy out Snamprogetti, and yes they have a lot of backing, and thats one of the reasons why they manage to get away with such bad practice, especially on the job I am working on (Kashagan) because ENI/Agip KCO are the main contractors and theyre basically all in each others pockets and getting away with murder. Im actually getting annoyed just thinking about it so will stop now.
Yeah thats fine, I could tell you about the companies siapem and eni have bankrupt but thats a different conversation.
At the end of the day they are the biggest contractor in the world regardless of practice and is why they only go for EPIC jobs. I know people hate them and they hardly ever pay and also pay **** wages but they are still a good company to work for if you get in with them.
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Depends if they let us look around, atm i'm not sure i'll see outside the accomodations block except for when we arrive and depart via the helipad.
On the thing for a week so hopefully we will get a tour between meetings!
We've also been on the Kashagan gravey train for the past few years...... But doing good work i must add!
Well all the ROV stuff was designed by a guy called bob stronach, and I am not kidding this took him 3+ years to get right :-/
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Lol at the Saipem hate 
I've heard some 'interesting' stories from colleagues about the way they do things, particularly the guys on the 7000. Incidentally said vessel is currently parked down the way from my apartment. Quite impressive I have to say. Thialf is here playing with some barges too and I managed to get both of them in the same shot. Quite cool I thought. Quite sad most would probably think Saipem are installing the template on one of the projects I'm working on - can't wait to start interfacing with them - sounds like it could be an 'experience'.
Now I think we must be OT enough.
I've heard some 'interesting' stories from colleagues about the way they do things, particularly the guys on the 7000. Incidentally said vessel is currently parked down the way from my apartment. Quite impressive I have to say. Thialf is here playing with some barges too and I managed to get both of them in the same shot. Quite cool I thought. Quite sad most would probably think Saipem are installing the template on one of the projects I'm working on - can't wait to start interfacing with them - sounds like it could be an 'experience'.Now I think we must be OT enough.
Tbh the only reason the S7000 is laid up is due to the nick name of the deathstar, the boat is a death trap which they bought of another italian comanpy. The last project which went wrong (medgaz) which I was working on was due to a computer failure which killed 7 people when it dropped at 64tonne piece of pipe through the welding station.
One of the things I will say is this happens with every company just some hide it better, like you only hearing about 10% of the stuff which happens on the s7000
KaHn
One of the things I will say is this happens with every company just some hide it better, like you only hearing about 10% of the stuff which happens on the s7000
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You could quite easily abuse some contracts and string them out, unfortunately that's a great way to get a bad reputation, shocked some contractors manage to get work.
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Have been in that situation/stride of life, they're good times, but watch out as people will ride you for your money.
As you age you will learn to see the people that will use you.
As you age you will learn to see the people that will use you.
I'm currently saving for a house deposit, so am trying to save everything I can.
Normally however, I spend what I think I need to, so I wont think twice about spending an extra £100 to get something a lot better (say a better GPU), but I wouldn't buy the top-end one, which is £400 more, but only 20% better.
I do have mad ideas for projects and spend silly(ish) amounts of money on them. I am definately better than I was when I was on about 1/3 of the money I am now, when I was 18/19, then I'd spend tonnes on utter crap. :/
Normally however, I spend what I think I need to, so I wont think twice about spending an extra £100 to get something a lot better (say a better GPU), but I wouldn't buy the top-end one, which is £400 more, but only 20% better.
I do have mad ideas for projects and spend silly(ish) amounts of money on them. I am definately better than I was when I was on about 1/3 of the money I am now, when I was 18/19, then I'd spend tonnes on utter crap. :/
I am a bit like you OP on the money front.
I have no interest in saving money at the moment, I'll always invest it in my business.
My attitude is kinda weird too. I'm always trying to grow the amount I can afford to lose on one venture. Started at £100, to £1000 and hitting £10,000 now. Think it will be a while before I hit £100k but mission will be complete the day I can afford to lose £1m.
'Afford' to lose is probably the wrong word, 'prepared' to lose is better.
I have no interest in saving money at the moment, I'll always invest it in my business.
My attitude is kinda weird too. I'm always trying to grow the amount I can afford to lose on one venture. Started at £100, to £1000 and hitting £10,000 now. Think it will be a while before I hit £100k but mission will be complete the day I can afford to lose £1m.
'Afford' to lose is probably the wrong word, 'prepared' to lose is better.
I'm exactly like Fox on this, especially when it comes to having to get "the deal".
Shopping with me for anything must be an absolute nightmare, I check eeeeeeeeeeverything to make sure I've got the absolutely right thing and there's no better deal. I find it very difficult to buy things on an impulse, my urge to research and seek out that "best deal" is too strong.
Also, just because...
Shopping with me for anything must be an absolute nightmare, I check eeeeeeeeeeverything to make sure I've got the absolutely right thing and there's no better deal. I find it very difficult to buy things on an impulse, my urge to research and seek out that "best deal" is too strong.
Also, just because...
I'm 20 and hate spending money, unless its something I absolutely want, which is little. Being at uni means I am constantly thinking that the money I spend isn't my money, just money the government has given me, and I'm going to have to pay it back.
It also doesn't help that I'm lazy.I'd rather work less hard and spend less, than work harder and spend more.
It also doesn't help that I'm lazy.I'd rather work less hard and spend less, than work harder and spend more.