I am a new member to this forum, but a returning member to the Escapees.
This is a very interesting thread.
Up until last week I was working as a Land/ROW Agent for a proposed natural gas pipeline. THey have not received their FERC certificate yet, so I was let go. I will probably be rehired in a few months if the certificate goes through; that is, if I don't find another pipeline project to go to.
Pipeline pay is usually very good. Per diem (non-taxable) and mileage, plus you usually get paid for cell phone usage & computer usage (if they don't provide a computer & you use your own computer)
In the meantime it's good to know there are other options out there. I'm saving all this information.