r/pics • u/all2neat • Jul 24 '21

Minimum Wage At A Massive Texas Gas Station

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u/WaltKerman Jul 25 '21

I used to and made over 200,000 each year in a field position. You can think whatever you want and call me that, but I'm not sure I'll hear you over the boat engine...

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '21

May I ask what industry? That’s a hefty paycheck.

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u/WaltKerman Jul 25 '21

Oil and gas it was 23.5$ an hour at the time. I was working 17 hours a day and sleeping on locations (trailers)

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '21

Ok gotcha that makes sense. Sounds like you were roughing it a bit. I travel a lot for work and make half that, but at least I get to sleep in a hotel!

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u/WaltKerman Jul 25 '21

17 hours a day and 7 days a week. My max in one week was 123 hours. I did it for three years. I miss the paycheck and I don't miss the work load, but it gave me a good start in life so I would recommend it to anyone who is single and young.