No they are not lying. Many of the jobs are two on/two off but it depends on the contractor. Some are 3 on/1 off, 3 on/3 off, and some are here for 6 months at a time. It depends on the project, the contractor and the mission requirements. And all schedules are subject to change. I'm holding over a week on this hitch to make the schedule come out right with some of the new hires.
I wish you well with your new job. You have a lot of skills to bring to the table but are entering a new field. Learn lots, take advice from the guys that have been there a while. Some of them will be rough around the edges but most are great guys with good hearts. A thick skin is a valuable thing in an oil field. Best of luck to you.
Mart
