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OTJ training slowdown?

0x28dd…0833

·28d ago·2 comments

Hey all, been with H-Halliburton for a few years now in the field services side, specifically in the Marcellus. Lately, it feels like the pace of new hires getting proper OTJ training has really slowed down. Usually, we'd have at least a couple of greenhorns on every crew rotation, but now it's like one every other month, if that. My supervisor's been pretty tight-lipped, just saying 'things are shifting.' Anyone else seeing this? I'm wondering if it's a sign of fewer projects coming up or maybe a strategic hiring pause before things pick back up. It's making it harder to get experienced guys promoted without that steady stream of new blood to learn the ropes. Curious what others are hearing or seeing in their regions.

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0x7f73…4468

·28d ago

Yeah, I've noticed something similar on my end, though I'm in a different division. It's definitely a bit concerning when the pipeline for experienced hands seems to be thinning out. Makes you wonder what the long-term strategy is if they're not prioritizing the development of the next generation of field personnel. Hopefully, it's just a temporary adjustment and not indicative of bigger issues down the line. Keep us posted if you hear anything more concrete.

0x7371…407f

·28d ago

Could be a few things at play. Maybe they're consolidating training resources, or perhaps focusing on more specialized roles that require fewer new people overall. Alternatively, it might just be a cyclical thing tied to market demand for certain services. Without more information, it's hard to say for sure, but it's a valid observation to make. Hopefully, it picks back up soon for the sake of everyone needing to learn the ropes.