My dad has been in the oil and gas industry for more than 26 years. He's in management at the moment and it's a little dangerous. Depends on where you're based, and all that. Great pay though.

Let's just say that it's a very competitive field. Of course, it's not as stabil as other jobs. You might have a job today, but you might not have a job tomorrow depending on how it goes.

You have to be very qualified to get a job in this field. Management people get a whole lot more if we're talking salary because they're running the whole deal. And like I said, it's a dangerous job. You get bonuses for it though.

Just remember one thing, if you do work in this field. Be prepared to be away from your family for a very long time. Most people don't get cushy jobs in Petronas getting to take normal leave and go home to their families everyday.


I'm not rich. I'm a poor guy earning a normal wage in KL

Freshies are mostly for Petronas/Shell. But you certainly won't be working offshore and making the big bucks. LOL

Engineering? Well, the only thing I can think off is Chemical Engineering which is highly sought after in this field. Getting a good post (which is basically non Petronas/Shell) Gotta have connections.