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Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse
So what field are you in? Assuming you're in Calgary, I don't think there's much in this town that doesn't have an indirect link back to O&G in this town. Everyone from teachers, to Chefs, to plumbers are going to take a hit to the pocketbook if O&G tanks in this town.
People always talk about how this is a "diversified town", not just O&G. I laugh at that.
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This town isn't diversified. The blood that flows through this city is Oil and Gas. That's probably the worst kept secret today. It may be diversified to some extent on some level, but when comparing to other cities of Calgary's size and population, Calgary is a one-industry force. This, of course, spawns the business for other industries. One shouldn't forget though, that oil and gas runs this city.
Is my industry connected to Oil and Gas? You bet it is. Oil and Gas companies need a) facilities and b) people. Directly, as a result, we have business because of a). Indirectly, companies need people, people move here because of opportunity, developers see a need to build housing (both low and high rise), and thus we get business. Even more indirectly, because of the increase in population, more un-related facilities / institutions are needed (ie. Healthcare, recreation). This also fuels our business.
What industry am I in? Architecture.
Oh yes, and I'm not going to lie - I want some share in the oil profit too. I want to drive a Ferrari like everybody else. I want a big house. Indusrty's too bloody hard to get into though, so tough bananas for me!
