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if your not a pussy, and have a pick up. buy a chainsaw and go clear blow down trees split the wood, and let it dry for a year, you can sell a chord of wood for 400 dollars and if you do it right very little reporting IE tax free cash.

Not only does it keep you in shape its great therapy. I lost a few jobs in my day and doing firewood made me more money than the jobs I lost.
 
ChaosReignsOnSomeSaturday said:
What do you think?
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It really depends on your long term plans. Like others have mentioned, it's fine when you're young but it's nothing stable longterm unless you can parlay a job like a lift or snowcat mechanic into something 9-5 in an autoshop or whatever. Housing is always a crapshoot and the early and late season hours can be lacking. Plus, you know you're done in 6 months and have to a plan for 'then what?'

Working in commercial fish processing plants is awful and now relegated to third world J1 visa holders. Commercial fishing is real hit or miss depending on the species, harvest amount and price. Plus, it's hard to break into if you don't have an in with a boat. But, as long as you're not a retarded drug addict like most deck hands who don't understand that 1099 jobs don't include withholding and spend all your money immediately, once you get that first job you can use that to move up the ladder or at least find comparable jobs during the various fishing seasons. It's hard fucking work, though.

Good luck.
 
Breadquanda. said:
Did you ever consider something like cruise ship work?
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I'll tell you now. Thanks to TikTok and other short form content creators positions on cruises are harder to get than ever. I actually have the experience and credentials to get a lot of the jobs available, yet I've never even gotten to the Interview part of a position with any of the cruise lines I've applied to. Maybe if you looked at something like river cruises you'd have better luck. I looked into one's that go up and down the Mississippi, but honestly it just seemed terrible.
Yoja said:
I think of the movie the Shining . . . .
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My guy no joke I'd kill to be a caretaker like that. Throw me up at an empty posh hotel with a stocked pantry and I'm happy till winter breaks.
Uncle Tom's Condo said:
Working in commercial fish processing plants is awful and now relegated to third world J1 visa holders. Commercial fishing is real hit or miss depending on the species, harvest amount and price. Plus, it's hard to break into if you don't have an in with a boat. But, as long as you're not a retarded drug addict like most deck hands who don't understand that 1099 jobs don't include withholding and spend all your money immediately, once you get that first job you can use that to move up the ladder or at least find comparable jobs during the various fishing seasons. It's hard fucking work, though.

Good luck
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After I flunked outta college the 2nd time I really looked hard into getting on a boat. I was all about it till I looked further in and found that not only do you need certain licenses and certificates to just be a deckhand, but that you'll essentially just be trolling the docks in the hopes of finding a captain to take you on for a try out.

I'm not a retard who can't handle life so I don't use drugs. I understand how to set aside 15% a paycheck for taxes. Plus I'm not scared of dying so working on a boat a couple seasons then maybe try to open my own business or something would sound pretty good.
 
Get bridge watch certified so you can work on a cargo ship. That's what I do. $80,000 is usually what you can take home in the span of a year at minimum. You are legally only allowed to accumulate 6 months of sea time in a one year period. You can jump ship to ship, contract to contract if you want, or stay with the same people if you want. Overtime is very easy to accumulate to get you even more money, and while onboard a ship, you don't really have expenses. Food is free (and delicious), your cabin is free (you get your own cabin depending on the ship), internet is free, basically everything is free. You can travel the world, work at a relaxed pace, have no expenses while you're aboard, get paid, and have at least six months out of the year off. If you want my recommendations on what kind of ships to work on. Container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers provide the best accommodations, and often have you travelling to exotic ports. I can't recommend cruise ships. Crew accommodations are bad and you have to deal with the retarded public.
 
Black Spruce said:
Get bridge watch certified so you can work on a cargo ship. That's what I do. $80,000 is usually what you can take home in the span of a year at minimum. You are legally only allowed to accumulate 6 months of sea time in a one year period. You can jump ship to ship, contract to contract if you want, or stay with the same people if you want. Overtime is very easy to accumulate to get you even more money, and while onboard a ship, you don't really have expenses. Food is free (and delicious), your cabin is free (you get your own cabin depending on the ship), internet is free, basically everything is free. You can travel the world, work at a relaxed pace, have no expenses while you're aboard, get paid, and have at least six months out of the year off. If you want my recommendations on what kind of ships to work on. Container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers provide the best accommodations, and often have you travelling to exotic ports. I can't recommend cruise ships. Crew accommodations are bad and you have to deal with the retarded public.
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All sounds interesting. Act like in retarded and explain how you go about getting certified and where you look for jobs. Like are we talking online applications or am I going through an agency?
 
If all else fails you can utilize the National Park system for seasonal jobs. I worked at one when I was younger, and definitely recommend it for 18-25 year olds with no skills. The rent is $5/month , but you live in a tent with a hardwood floor and a heating unit. Most come to work the summers from May-September, but the park is open year round. You make the federal minimum wage, and have to obey federal laws (no weed). You have little access to cell service or wifi unless you go to the community centers. This is a perfect place for a tech detox and a way to meet people in a similar situation. Everyone is trying to socialize out of boredom and you can pack every day with fun stuff to do. During the summer, I moved to a small town within the park and into an actual house for the same rent. This was ideal and could have lasted a lot longer if not for natural disasters that summer.

Once again, this is great for young kids who got kicked out of the house at 18, got fired, or need time away from technology. The average age of employees is 18-30. The people who stay in one park forever are oddballs. Currently, a few are owned by Aramark. A company I despise like no other who engages in union corruption and inhumane conditions. If you or anyone else wants the job cheat sheet, which are grueling and which are easy, DM me.

I have a lot more to say on this, but the National Parks charge little to no rent, you work in a beautiful area, and you can save money and make friends.

If you are looking for more adult and serious jobs; Alaska Winter Fishing, Oil Rig positions, Forestry, Lineman Jobs, UPS Personal Vehicle Delivery Driver (October-January), or Peak Season Overnight stocker for Retail/Hardware stores.
 
ChaosReignsOnSomeSaturday said:
This has me asking, "Is the semi-nomadic style of working here and there 4 to 6 months at a time then moving on to somewhere completely different the ideal set up to both save money as well as either get room/board free or at greatly reduced cost?"
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That will bring no stability in your life. It's ok if you are a teenager, not ok if you are an adult.
Employers don't look well on people that live from vans, change jobs often and so on.
Unless you are a contractor or oil field worker or some other similar job you aren't gonna benefit from this.
 
Dawdler said:
That will bring no stability in your life. It's ok if you are a teenager, not ok if you are an adult.
Employers don't look well on people that live from vans, change jobs often and so on.
Unless you are a contractor or oil field worker or some other similar job you aren't gonna benefit from this.
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My guy I'm not planning to live out of my van.
 
ChaosReignsOnSomeSaturday said:
After I flunked outta college the 2nd time I really looked hard into getting on a boat. I was all about it till I looked further in and found that not only do you need certain licenses and certificates to just be a deckhand, but that you'll essentially just be trolling the docks in the hopes of finding a captain to take you on for a try out.

I'm not a retard who can't handle life so I don't use drugs. I understand how to set aside 15% a paycheck for taxes. Plus I'm not scared of dying so working on a boat a couple seasons then maybe try to open my own business or something would sound pretty good.
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Ah, maybe I wasn't clear. When it comes to commercial fishing, a deckhand is the lowest guy on the totem pole. You pick nets, bait pots, clean stuff and do other basic bitch grunt work. Your job is to do exactly as you're told and promptly do it well and not get hurt or killed doing it. A license, other than a commercial fishing crew member permit for which you pay $200 or so depending on the fishery, is NOT needed since you will NOT ever be piloting the boat. You get one of these jobs by either knowing someone or walking the docks before the season starts and right after the season starts; people will quit or get fired the first week for not doing the above when told. If you want to go for this, try FL or the PacNW commercial fleet and get a taste for it. Do not show up to Alaska and think you're going to be one of those crabber guys without any experience or connections. Not happening.

IDK much about the maritime transportation industry, but there is a system of progressive licenses that allow the holder to operate large vessels with more people and cargo with each new license. That's all USCG and industry standard specific and @Black Spruce can tell you more.
 
Update: I'm now at the ski resort job. My accommodations are akin to a cheap motel style room which I share with a Jamaican guy who is only here 15% of the time. Training will start today.

Pros:
-Picturesque views
-No fast food within 40 miles
-Town feels safe
-Food is decent
-My room is warm, and not disgusting

Cons:
-Restaurants are overpriced
-My room gets virtually 0 wifi signal
-My cell coverage in this area is ass
-Gets dark at 4pm, and I'm not driving possibly icy roads after dark
 
ChaosReignsOnSomeSaturday said:
Update: I'm now at the ski resort job. My accommodations are akin to a cheap motel style room which I share with a Jamaican guy who is only here 15% of the time. Training will start today.

Pros:
-Picturesque views
-No fast food within 40 miles
-Town feels safe
-Food is decent
-My room is warm, and not disgusting

Cons:
-Restaurants are overpriced
-My room gets virtually 0 wifi signal
-My cell coverage in this area is ass
-Gets dark at 4pm, and I'm not driving possibly icy roads after dark
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That sounds nice.
 
ChaosReignsOnSomeSaturday said:
Update: I'm now at the ski resort job. My accommodations are akin to a cheap motel style room which I share with a Jamaican guy who is only here 15% of the time. Training will start today.

Pros:
-Picturesque views
-No fast food within 40 miles
-Town feels safe
-Food is decent
-My room is warm, and not disgusting

Cons:
-Restaurants are overpriced
-My room gets virtually 0 wifi signal
-My cell coverage in this area is ass
-Gets dark at 4pm, and I'm not driving possibly icy roads after dark
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I forgot this thread existed, did you get a gf now that you are dozens of thousands of women your age around you, which implies at least one or two are good enough for you?
 
Anime Waifu NFT collector said:
I forgot this thread existed, did you get a gf now that you are dozens of thousands of women your age around you, which implies at least one or two are good enough for you?
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Date next week.

Update #2:
I've been promoted to the point I'm now in charge of training new hires and part timers on our put up and take down procedures. I'm also being trained to run lifts which once completed means I'll get to sit on my ass in a warm shed doing nothing all day and getting paid more hours.

I'm also using my proximity to places to do mini road trips, weather permitting, to visit friends and family. I drove to Maine and enjoyed lobster bisque while looking at the frozen sea. Plan to hit up Jersey for something soon.

My roommates are kinda shit. One is a Jamaican nigger who I might attempt to get deported and the other seems like a decent guy but he sucks the Jamaican off too much with his "amazement" of his shithole island.
 
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Our ski resorts do weddings and hold conventions and such in the summer. Is that not true where you are working?
 
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