| When you land that all important first offshore | | | | Some parts of this industry have above average |
| Rope Access job, you'll be thinking what most | | | | staff turnover, this is partly due to individuals |
| people think; what will it be like working in a | | | | being unable to adjust to the lifestyle. I'm not |
| strange, unusual and difficult environment? | | | | trying to create the wrong impression here, and |
| From your first offshore trip, your life will change | | | | I'd hate you to think that offshore working is not |
| substantially. Your wages will take a boost (about | | | | as difficult as some think it must be, conditions |
| the same as a middle management salary | | | | have improved substantially over the years |
| onshore and much more than most onshore Rope | | | | (especially with regard to safety) and are |
| Access technicians), you will also be living in your | | | | continuing to do so. It must be said though, there |
| place of work, sometimes many miles from shore | | | | are compromises to be made and therefore |
| with no land in sight. | | | | working offshore isn't everyone's cup of tea. |