Don Green addresses the question, "What is being done indirectly to address the critical shortage of trained technicians regarding the drilling industry?"

Columnist Don Green explains that it's hard to please people who haven't a clue what they want.

Don Green tells of how he answered a telephone call and got a tough job in return.

Don Green reminds us that relationships are the most gratifying things in this life.

Don Green reminds us that winning isn't everything in business.

The closer you are to the customer, the easier it is to become hurt or disappointed, warns columnist Don Green.

It's the people who shun normal maintenance programs who cry "foul" the loudest when they finally get stuck, explains columnist Don Green.

It's good to know you can still get out there and work with 'the kids' and make things happen.

This business is tough without the added stress of friends who aren't quite sure what they want or if they can have it done cheaper.

In the end, every man probably knows what the quality of his work is worth...the only problem is not every man is willing to act upon it.