It’s honestly laughable that Mike would even be asked about the Paramount series "Landman" and act like he’s got any real knowledge of the oil fields. I’ve known Mike his whole career at Chevron. The only time he’s ever set foot in an oil field was on one of those fancy, guided tours. Let’s not kid ourselves here—the hardest job Mike’s ever had at Chevron was as a Dealer Rep in the old Southwest Region. And that? That’s about as far from working in the actual oil field as you can get.
Mike’s never had a gritty day on the job. He didn’t "start" in the field, and he sure as he-l hasn’t ever worked in it. Honestly, I’m kind of shocked he even knows what a landman is. Mike started his cushy career in Marketing downstream and rode the wave of the exclusive MBA Program—definitely more “VIP” than “working-class hero.” He’s been living the pampered life the entire time. And when people try to tell me how hard Mike worked, I can’t help but laugh. What he’s really good at? Cranking out spreadsheets and beating everyone on the golf course.
I’m not even sure if he’d recognize a wrench if it hit him in the face.