With Oil Collapse, A Geologist Struggles For Prospects; She's 'Just A Little Lost'

Keri Belcher, who has worked in the oil and gas industry, says she's considering switching careers — even if it means less time outdoors, which is what attracted her to geology in the first place.Keri Belcher, who has worked in the oil and gas industry, says she's considering switching careers — even if it means less time outdoors, which is what attracted her to geology in the first place.Geologist Keri Belcher had a moment of relief earlier this year.

Then came the coronavirus and the complete collapse in oil prices. This time around, she was laid off. "It was kind of unfortunate, too, because I just re-signed my apartment lease," the Houston resident said. Belcher applied for unemployment, and after seven weeks of waiting, still hadn't received a single check. She's applied for jobs, with no luck. She's looking for someone to take over the lease on that apartment.

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Can't feel sorry for BigOil when they fall on hard times. They pollute the planet & never hesitate to hold consumers over the barrel whenever they can.

High School science teacher. There should be a lot of retirement openings this year. Hard job, rewarding, pension and job security. Oil & Gas works long term for a few, not most.

Sad... Hit Rock Bottom

Come to the light side Keri, ditch the dinosaurs. Go Green. The planet you save may be your own!

And she's a white lady. Imagine what it's like for the rest of us: not white, immigrants, visa constraints etc.

Oil and gas geologists out of the job 🥺 boohoo can’t drill for oil anymore

What geologist in oil and gas works outside- all the work is done facing a computer.

Extremely common story. So little coverage

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I’m going through the same mess. I have a family of 4 to support on NOTHING!

Should start digging for it

I applied on March 27 because the tourism company I work for closed because of coronavirus and got word today I did not qualify.

McDonald’s and amazon are hiring .better work for both to afford rent

While waiting around for archaeological contracts I would see the staff scientists and think “man, they are so lucky.” Now, as a contractor, I receive PUA and they are getting nothing. FlipFlop

Sounds like Florida FLDEO Have a neighbor who they’re making jump through endless hoops for an embarrassing $275 per week max he hasn’t seen yet. Wish GovRonDeSantis would do something to whip that department into shape.

karenricks Unemployment is a state issue

I don't feel bad for her. Oil and gas? Yeah, the bastion of hope for our climate.

Unemployment check for Mr. I.P. Freely!

does kroger or amazon need a geologist?

Being a geologist is a tough gig. First to be laid off when things go south.

Yeah my Dad is out the oil game too.😬🤷🏻‍♀️

welcome to the wonderful world of being unemployed with a university degree

it’s called bureaucracy...there’s 40 million more of her. America needs to reopen so she can continue to be productive.

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