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Originally Posted by Weitz
Some sectors are doing well. Were going to be expanding this year as we can't handle the workload at our current staffing level and we don't see it as a temporary bump.
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Our summer activity level looks like it will match what it was during the winter drilling season which is not typical. Had to hire more field hands to cover the work plus cover for vacation. Sadly management does not think we need to hire in the office to cover the same increase. Also most of our office staff are still on a salary reduction and pay freeze which also doesn't look like it's going away any time soon as our day rates are still quite low.
Edit to add:
Talking to my cousin recently and his employer has lost 6 software developers in the past few months. They pretty much have an ongoing help wanted ad for their software group, they struggle to find qualified people in Calgary. Probably the first time I have witnessed the oil patch losing workers to other industries, usually it's the other way around.