Settling in nicely!

My new job which I had accepted was doing labor in the oil field. Money was limited to how much I was willing to do - which was nice!

Starting off, work was slow. Had to get certified to do different jobs, get on company leases, etc. My first 3 or 4 checks (about 2 months) wasn't all that great. Making less than what I was previously. Debt once again started creeping into the fold. Then a breakthrough, we got a huge contract with a company that was going to bring in the hours.

Got home from work one day, was eating with my family, when my boss called. I was being assigned to do overnight work with Halliburton. Started doing that, working a minimum of 14 hours for about 10 days. My paycheck was nice! Paid off a couple of things that had been lingering for about a year. Work got steady again; wasn't making a lot but was making consistent money.

Once again, however, work died down. I showed up for, I believe, about 3 or 4 days with nothing. A lot of people were off, getting frustrated, etc. I looked at it optimistically. I may have been new to the oil field but I was certainly aware of the cyclical nature of it. I spent time with my family, relaxed, and waited...

and waited...

and waited... Now, I wasn't going without work. Just getting paid to work around the shop and whatnot. Staying afloat not really doing much. I am just an impatient person when it comes to finances (thanks mom!). I came up here to not only see my parents more but to get out of the bind. I was doing that - I just wanted it now!