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Re: Well paid jobs that require you to be physically active?

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Post by dermidgen » Thu, Jul 15, 2010, 6:12 PM UTC

hexis wrote: post #51

dermidgen wrote: post #25

Wow, this question could have been written by me. Here's what I've found. Starting on a new career path is a crappy proposition. Most of the trades that have been suggested do either require extensive training and preparation, or some degree of paying your dues (as with any industry). However, what really killed it for me is that basically I would be doing contract work (we all know how that goes - ebbs and flows) fo…

"for about 150% less than I do now" Wouldn't that mean, instead of getting paid, you were paying them 50% of your current rate?

Yes, I've used an obvious exaggeration to convey the severity of the hit. The actual number is closer to 60%

Re: Well paid jobs that require you to be physically active?

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Post by BioGeek » Thu, Jul 15, 2010, 7:10 PM UTC

iheartmemcache wrote: post #46

BioGeek wrote: post #19

Work as a deckhand on a superyacht. The responsibilities of a deckhand include cleaning, varnishing and painting, polishing, tender operations (small-boat handling skills required) and working the lines/ropes. This is a hard work position with long hours, but can have the added benefit of substantial tips on the larger and busier charter vessels. Typical salary can be found here: http://www.superyacht-crew-academy.co…

HN doesn't have PMs. What's your email?

jeroen.vangoey@gmail.com (I have also updated my profile page, sorry about that).

I'm looking forward to any questions you might have.

Re: Well paid jobs that require you to be physically active?

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Post by infinite8s » Thu, Jul 15, 2010, 10:24 PM UTC

mikeditkaditka wrote: post #15

firefighter in an urban/suburban area. starting pay in chicagoland area for a firefighter/paramedic is 55K. exorbitant increases as you gain seniority, along with a pension.

If firefighting is such a well-paying job, how come I always see firefighters doing funding drives a few times a year?

Re: Well paid jobs that require you to be physically active?

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Post by dotcoma » Fri, Jul 16, 2010, 2:15 PM UTC

dkarl wrote: post #47

knipknap wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Acting is definitely not for me and I am not good looking enough for modelling. Personal trainer is actually a very good idea, and sports medicine has always been one of my interests. I am sceptical that this makes sense financially, but it sounds like a job that can be started gradually without needing to make a hard cut from my current job. Interesting, I will think about it more.

If you want to compete on knowledge, you'll have to look for a professionally-run organization such as a medical rehab clinic or a college sports program, which will probably require some kind of professional training or certification, maybe even a relevant degree. Without those, you'll be starting at the bottom. However, you'll be in a truly professional environment where you can develop expertise and work into a sp…

>someone who has powerlifting or Olympic lifting experience

why are you implying that personal training has to be weight lifting? I personally find weight lifting stupid, useless and boring, not to mention that it's not the right way to work on the body I have and for the body I want to have. Just my 2 cents.