After a few days to relax, read, ski and other holiday activities I started to reflect on the challenging times the oil and gas industry has faced over the past few years. Lots of colleagues have gone several years without remunerative work in the field they love. Those lucky enough to have jobs are finding themselves stretched thin. And glad to be so if that is what it takes to stay employed. Here are some of my thoughts. As the saying goes, they are worth what you pay