Is not dificult. Most of the oil cmpanies pick up the tab for the flight. Others pick uo the tab from Anchorage onward. Buying in advance is not that expensive. Actually you live in what could best be described as college dorms with tiny rooms, shared heads galley with 24x7 food and 3 squares a day. Workday is a minumum of 12hrs but 16+ is the norm. No booze, drugs etc allowed anywhere, instant firing offence. The royal guards, pinkertons have draconian rights to search and seizure as the entire North Slope Complex is considered private property. Pool tables, ping pong as well as libraries and tv rooms available. Companions are usually congenial as this is home away from home 26 weeks a year.
thanx,
bill

Any group that can swear with frequent refs to a camel's ancestors.. 30 minutes without repeating selves -
In Afghanistan in Tabul in the old days that would be yer average discussion of the price of a cab, to end the conversation remember the Pathan creed, the more enemies you have before you die the higher you are in heaven. My favorite was the lapping of 100 dogs at the members of men who like boys and pleasured your mother daily until you were born. That would be responded to until you give him last offer fondle your knife leer and say quietly, yer sister. Instant death threats, takes yer cash that you offered and impresses yer buds. Just gotta watch yer back at all times.
thanx,
bill