Thanks for sharing. It's a very informative article.

An article about Saudi Aramco. The size of its reserves and it's estimated value is just mind boggling:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/201...ague-of-its-own

I have no idea lol. First of all it would depend on which stock market it is listed.

Googling around I found the Saudi stock market (Tadawul) website, but the English version of the site isn't very helpful.
http://www.tadawul.com.sa/wps/portal/!...z9gmxHRQCHg5RU/

Best would be to ask a Saudi friend I guess.

And yes, if this IPO does happen, my guess is that the pricing would be steep. Small fish like me can just read the news and google la

To those who have lost their jobs, would it be beneficial to pursue their studies ? Say for a one year duration while waiting out the low oil price period.
This would be a good time to do a master's course or something.

Of course, this is only if it is financially feasible (no crazy loan commitments or dependents) and if the selected course actually being relevant to future employment.

Pretty much every "established" training course in the industry is insanely expensive. I guess it's a matter of saving your bullets and choosing those or THE one course which would be the most relevant. But surely the training providers themselves would be aware of the state of the industry and should be giving better rates.

Sadly, I think you might be right about the 1 year duration.

I suppose if someone really wanted to play it safe, then they could choose a course which would be relevant across industries ? This should be easier for Facilities folks. Subsurface people might find it a little more challenging I suppose.

I hate to say this but a "Plan C" would be to take a course to re-orientate towards another field altogether. But damn I wish I never have to make this choice.