Offshore oil rig work - con or genuine?

I've seen an advert for offshore oil rig work quoting fantastic wages, 2 weeks work then 2 weeks off, with a company called Offshore select. When I contacted them they gave me details but asked for 21 pounds for more info. This seems a bit scammish. Just wondering if anyone else has had any experience of similar companies and whether it is as good as it sounds or just another con!!Offshore oil rig work - con or genuine?
Scam mate.





As the others have pointed out, no legitimate employment agency will ask prospective employees for money. Companies pay the agencies for finding suitable candidates.





Never pay over money to an employment agency. As for the offshore wages, well, that depends what you do. Twenty or thirty years ago they were great. Now, well, not as good as they were.





Try websites such as Oilcareers.comOffshore oil rig work - con or genuine?
It's a con mate. I live in Aberdeen, if you want details of jobs offshore I recommend this paper on a wednesday. http://www.thisisnorthscotland.co.uk/ good luck.
i am right now offshore and the forman here has never heard of this company. it might be a scam man. if u want a list of companies to work for drop me an email and i would be glad to assist u if i can.
The type of work you describe does exist. I have a friend who did this work in Alaska, he worked only 6 months, and goofed off the next six.





but, the outfit you are talkgin to does NOT appear legitimate. No one should ask for money to provide more info.





You can call oilfield service companies direct ( Halliburton, Schlumberger, Nabor industries, etc ) and talk to thier HR person.
hello, I'm looking for a job in the oil industry and my question is: is it better for me to get experience onshore first and if so, how much experience do I need to get onshore before i try to get a job offshore on an oil rig? the other questions is can Americans work in the UK and the rest of Europe?
don't ever pay for employment information. EVER..





All you will get is a list of addresses of oil service companies and refiners. That information can be found on the internet for free.





If you are serious, look on the internet at some career web sites and for refining companies (Tesoro, Valero, Royal Dutch Shell, Exxon Mobil, etc...)
Offshore oil rig jobs in the North Sea do legitimately pay high wages, and have a 2 weeks on 2 weeks off work schedule.





But this Offshore Select outfit sounds like a scam.





NEVER pay for job leads - all you'll get for your 21 pounds is a list of addresses.





You're better off contacting oil companies directly and applying with them - at no cost to you!
it sounds like a scam. contact their main company to inquire. its better to be sure than to be rigged of money
What? You have to pay to get more info?





I dont think its a 'scam', I think theres a job there but I would proceed with caution.





There are people wih jobs like that and get good pay because of the nature of the work and the risks involved.