PR-9
July 17, 2015, 9:15pm
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I would like to clarify something that has been brought to my attention; Let me start by saying that Interlake is a great company, and I do enjoy working for them. They listen to their employees, and do things to improve the work environment where they can. Of all companies on the Lakes, I’d work for them each time, what this really comes down to is the Great Lakes are not for me-at least not right now. This entire thread, and all of the thinking I have done has not been easy for me simply due to the fact that I do enjoy the Great Lakes and I do like Interlake itself; also I do not want to appear as if I don’t care for being loyal to a company. If any of this came across as showing Interlake as a poor place to work, that is not the case. I apologize that it came across this way, and I apologize for any misunderstanding. The numbers discussed for pay were not as close to what was actually worked out recently, as this is not the fuel for the decisions I have made thus far. With overtime included, the number is ~$460 per day. There is a great deal of overtime on the Great Lakes, more than I enjoy actually; that combined with the need/want for a steadier schedule are factors two and three of this discussion. Again, I apologize for any misunderstanding, misinformation, etc that occurred.
I will recommend that you stay with Interlake for the time been. Now is not the time to be the new guy on a OSV company anywhere in the world. I don’t care what color their boats are. Things are though now and they may get worst before it gets better. If Interlake is a good company and it appears to be according to your statements. Stay there and wait until the oil prices go back up before heading down south!! Good Luck!!