hohonukai 0 #1 September 11, 2002 I've got the seven year itch...I'm considering changing my profession altogether. Currently, I work as network support, IT. I was thinking maybe I'd try to become an underwater welder....or.....something. I need something outside that pays. Does anyone have any ideas? Please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #2 September 11, 2002 Not a clue on ideas. I'm a network admin as well and have been debating a change. Not a clue what yet though... Michael----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 September 11, 2002 Planting tulips... Just kidding....Uuummm...I'll let ya know as soon as I find something outside IT that actually pays worth a damn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #4 September 11, 2002 well you could go into feild systems engineering.. then you get to go outside at all the lovely vacation spots. Kuwait, Korea, Kosovo, Bosnia... except for the odd times when your actually trapped in cube hell (like now)____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #5 September 11, 2002 You could run away and join the circus... No no never mind, I hate clowns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #6 September 11, 2002 Contact your local Iron workers union. I wouldn't know the pay now, but apprentices WERE starting at $15 an hour about 8 years agoI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #7 September 11, 2002 Underwater welding is dirty, cold, dangerous, pays shit, and forces you to live in places you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. (I know some.) How 'bout becoming a skydiving instructor? It's dangerous and pays shit, but at least you can live in some nice places. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #8 September 11, 2002 Well, isn't this convenient! It's not exactly outside work... and the pay ain't all that good... but if you're really ready to cutaway from your "real life", want to work full time in the skydiving industry and don't want to haul meat, instruct, pack parachutes or fly camera... talk to me. I may have something for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hohonukai 0 #9 September 11, 2002 mmm....skydiving instructor in these winds out here? (The winds are gusty and normally 15-25 mph) I don't want to move......the tourism industry pays jack...I thought about fishing charters, but I think that pays jack too. Don't underwater welders get paid nicely though? I heard they get paid the big bucks. I guess not if you know some. lummy ~ $15/hr 8 years ago? are you serious? oo oo oo, then I can base jump off of the structures I build! haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harro 0 #10 September 11, 2002 I work in IT support as well but why would you want to change. You just have to search and find the right country that pays. United Arab Emerites pay top dollar for IT professionals and if you are good at a sport they generally support that. Mate of mine went over there and earnt over 120K for Network managment. Dont be so hasty to change untill you have gone through your optionsMy 10 cents, here's 2 cents for free.Jumpy Jumpy?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 September 11, 2002 Quotethen I can base jump off of the structures I build! haha I know someone that does that. He builds radio towers and then christens them.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #12 September 11, 2002 i've always wanted to be a "fry cook" i would just have to see it once, i believe i'd have it down!! --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #13 September 11, 2002 If you can find the right opening, a position in the US Park service is usually a nice one. One of my old friends scored a gig doing forestry surveys and gets to camp in some of the coolest places in the US when the trip is over a few days.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 3 #14 September 11, 2002 QuoteDon't underwater welders get paid nicely though? then I can base jump off of the structures I build! haha! And if you're building underwater structures, you won't even need a rig ! Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hohonukai 0 #15 September 11, 2002 Skybytch...I pmed ya. Good idea, PhreeZone. I'll definitely have to look into that. Thanks! PLFKING, that would take the fun out of base, for sure. Unless, of course, it's shark infested waters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #16 September 11, 2002 "Don't underwater welders get paid nicely though?" Given your interest in changing careers fairly frequently, by the time you got trained, served as a tender for a couple of years and then another couple as an apprentice, you might approach the very beginning of the big bucks range. What's wrong with winds in Hawaii? They're always coming over the Polo Club and as long as you know exactly where on the DZ not to land, you're golden. Alternative -- how's the rigger supply in HI? HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hohonukai 0 #17 September 11, 2002 imho, the trade winds in Hawaii make landings squirrelly. If we're talking tandems, does size matter if you're a tandemmaster? 5'2" tall? Or are you talking AFF Instructor? They don't do static line here. (even though that's what I learned on, and it works just as well) Skydive Hawaii has 2 riggers PISC has at least 1....not sure about Tugie's. But, that is a good point. Become a rigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #18 September 11, 2002 "tandemmaster? 5'2" tall? " Well, that does change the equation a bit. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #19 September 11, 2002 HoHo~ Massage therapy pays $60 or better an hour.and NO I don't mean THAT kind ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #20 September 11, 2002 Well, I won't lay claim to "been there, done that", because I sure have lots more to experience in life, but one thing I've learned so far.... DO WHAT YOU LIKE. Don't worry about money, or cars, or a gated community, or keeping up with the Joneses. It's alot easier said than done, but the rewards are more than you can imagine. If you're really ready for a change and want to be a welder, or the lead McNugget maker, or a birdwatcher, then go for it. Sometimes you just have to take that first step (similar to that first step out the door of a plane) and you'll find happiness you didn't even know were there. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #21 September 11, 2002 Quoteand NO I don't mean THAT kind ! yeah, that kind pays even better! "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygeek 0 #22 September 11, 2002 The long term survival rate for underwater wielders is surpising low. Lots o shit to kill you. I used to know a wielding instructer that had 2 students die while trying to learn. ZAP fizzle bubble bubble..... Welcome to the New World Order. Expect no Mercy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #23 September 11, 2002 QuoteThe long term survival rate for underwater wielders is surpising low Suprisingly? Hmmm...lets go under water with a big freakin extension cord..... Doesn't suprise me a bit.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #24 September 11, 2002 Umm...can I talk to you too? I got the 7 year itch a year early, I'm getting out of the military in about 6 weeks. I have no skydiving qualifications other than a basic idea of how not to hurt myself or anyone else. Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hohonukai 0 #25 September 11, 2002 pphhhggtttt HAHAHA! That made me choke on my drink. Good one. Ah, thank you everyone for your input and continued input. Something's gotta click. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
