brettpobastad 0 #1 January 11, 2007 As a former drop zone owner and current instructor and rigger, I am interested in how we are being compensated for what we do. Please elaborate..."It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #2 January 11, 2007 I usually take payment in the form of being treated like shit, and disrespected....cuz we ALL know, it just doesn't work out at the end of the day. Sorry, there was no button for that option.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #3 January 12, 2007 QuoteI usually take payment in the form of being treated like shit, and disrespected....cuz we ALL know, it just doesn't work out at the end of the day. Sorry, there was no button for that option. You probably get the pay you deserve....... Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbie2fly 0 #4 January 12, 2007 I have been thinking about pursuing a career in any field to do with skydiving, whether it be on a dropzone or in a tunnel......, obviously it's the passion of flying that keeps anyone going, but is it worth paying SO much money in order to get to some level of qualification in order to start earning money, and is the money good enough to sustain a comfortable way of living? Or is it better to just keep skydiving as a passionate hobby? I only have myself to rely on to get anywhere anyway, so it's gonna blow the budget but I'm willing to suffer in the interem if it's worth it and constant work is guaranteed, if there's a need or lack of either! Any advice is welcomed, thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brettpobastad 0 #5 January 12, 2007 QuoteI have been thinking about pursuing a career in any field to do with skydiving, Don't do it, man!"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brettpobastad 0 #6 January 12, 2007 QuoteYou probably get the pay you deserve....... You don't know the man, Ed. He's a good skydiver and a good guy."It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites peckerhead 0 #7 January 12, 2007 Hey Brett, you didn't allow for multiple answers so I didn't vote. At my DZ I get cash at the end of the day for the FJC. For tandem videos, jumpmaster fees, packing etc. the DZ keeps track and cuts me a check. I get a tax form at the end of the year. On working jumps my slot is also covered. So I get cash, checks, and jump credit. For rigging service the equipment owner pays me directly. I like getting the tax form at the end of the year because I always spend more than I make so I get a nice write off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites toolbox 0 #8 January 12, 2007 Linestretch is a great guy and a very competent skydiver all around. I think he can do a better job than most I've seen out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites linestretch 0 #9 January 12, 2007 wow guys, thanx!...but maybe Ed's got a point..my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot1 0 #10 January 13, 2007 Quote You don't know the man, Ed. He's a good skydiver and a good guy. Yes, I know JJ. I bet J&T treat him well too....... It was a joke. Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AFFI 0 #11 January 13, 2007 How do we get paid??? Not very well...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brettpobastad 0 #12 January 13, 2007 QuoteI bet J&T treat him well too....... Who said anything about about who is (or isn't) treating him well? Pretty funny joke, there BP. I bet you slay 'em on the comedy club circuit!"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot1 0 #13 January 13, 2007 QuoteI bet you slay 'em on the comedy club circuit! Next time I see you at SDO remind me to tell you a joke or two.... Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blakeman 0 #14 January 14, 2007 Haha! JJ, you poor disgruntled bastard, you need a hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brettpobastad 0 #15 January 14, 2007 QuoteNext time I see you at SDO Who in the fuck are you?"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brettpobastad 0 #16 January 14, 2007 QuoteHaha! JJ, you poor disgruntled bastard, you need a hug! Could this be the one and only Blake Robinson? Been a long time buddy. Hope to see you one 'o these days. Dave Martin says hello... Brett"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StephZ 0 #17 January 14, 2007 I voted "no compensation" Cuz I entertain all your asses ALL day and don't get paid for it I wanna raise! I am not afraid . . . I was born to do this -Joan of Arc- But what do I know, I'm only 19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brettpobastad 0 #18 January 14, 2007 ***Cuz I entertain all your asses ALL day /quote] ...ain't that the truth!"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SCR10480 0 #19 January 14, 2007 Hey Brett! Over here at Central Oregon, we get paid by Bob at day's end with a check. When we reach $600.00 in earnings, we're then given a 1099 to fill out. All tips and other forms of "gratuity" are a jealously guarded secret that are extensively bragged about. Pigpen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blakeman 0 #20 January 14, 2007 I'm afraid it is me. I hear you're doing great work at SDO - Tell the gang I said howdy, and if you get cold come on down to Sandy Ego for a weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites toolbox 0 #21 January 14, 2007 This seems to have become some wierd twisted northwest cyber reunion and it's freakin me out. Just kiddin guys, it's nice to hear ya ranting. By the way, I get paid by check and it's between 30 and 60$ per hop depending on if its a handy cam or not. I know the boss would like to pay me more because everyone knows I'm worth it, but he can not afford anymore at this time. Remember it's all fun and games till the drouge bridle is around your neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #22 January 15, 2007 Quote...is it worth paying SO much money in order to get to some level of qualification in order to start earning money... Up to you - that's a subjective question. Quote...is the money good enough to sustain a comfortable way of living? Not really. The odds on you ever owning your own house go down markedly. QuoteOr is it better to just keep skydiving as a passionate hobby? That's what I've decided to do. Quote... I'm willing to suffer in the interem if ... constant work is guaranteed Usually not. If it's raining, no cash. If you have sinus problems, no cash. If the operation owner sucks at marketing, no cash. There are compensations, but it's not a gravy train. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #23 January 15, 2007 yup there'd be more money to be made packing at one of the bigger DZ and boogie curcuitsYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kimblair13 0 #24 January 15, 2007 I didn't see a bottles and cans payment method? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Regan1990 0 #25 January 15, 2007 Most staff here are on contract. That means a salary then bonus for production. ie aff, tandem, vid, photo, pack, groundschool. so we make basic when we dont work and more when we do!-------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
brettpobastad 0 #5 January 12, 2007 QuoteI have been thinking about pursuing a career in any field to do with skydiving, Don't do it, man!"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettpobastad 0 #6 January 12, 2007 QuoteYou probably get the pay you deserve....... You don't know the man, Ed. He's a good skydiver and a good guy."It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #7 January 12, 2007 Hey Brett, you didn't allow for multiple answers so I didn't vote. At my DZ I get cash at the end of the day for the FJC. For tandem videos, jumpmaster fees, packing etc. the DZ keeps track and cuts me a check. I get a tax form at the end of the year. On working jumps my slot is also covered. So I get cash, checks, and jump credit. For rigging service the equipment owner pays me directly. I like getting the tax form at the end of the year because I always spend more than I make so I get a nice write off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toolbox 0 #8 January 12, 2007 Linestretch is a great guy and a very competent skydiver all around. I think he can do a better job than most I've seen out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #9 January 12, 2007 wow guys, thanx!...but maybe Ed's got a point..my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #10 January 13, 2007 Quote You don't know the man, Ed. He's a good skydiver and a good guy. Yes, I know JJ. I bet J&T treat him well too....... It was a joke. Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #11 January 13, 2007 How do we get paid??? Not very well...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettpobastad 0 #12 January 13, 2007 QuoteI bet J&T treat him well too....... Who said anything about about who is (or isn't) treating him well? Pretty funny joke, there BP. I bet you slay 'em on the comedy club circuit!"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #13 January 13, 2007 QuoteI bet you slay 'em on the comedy club circuit! Next time I see you at SDO remind me to tell you a joke or two.... Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeman 0 #14 January 14, 2007 Haha! JJ, you poor disgruntled bastard, you need a hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettpobastad 0 #15 January 14, 2007 QuoteNext time I see you at SDO Who in the fuck are you?"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettpobastad 0 #16 January 14, 2007 QuoteHaha! JJ, you poor disgruntled bastard, you need a hug! Could this be the one and only Blake Robinson? Been a long time buddy. Hope to see you one 'o these days. Dave Martin says hello... Brett"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephZ 0 #17 January 14, 2007 I voted "no compensation" Cuz I entertain all your asses ALL day and don't get paid for it I wanna raise! I am not afraid . . . I was born to do this -Joan of Arc- But what do I know, I'm only 19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettpobastad 0 #18 January 14, 2007 ***Cuz I entertain all your asses ALL day /quote] ...ain't that the truth!"It's only arrogance if you can't back it up" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCR10480 0 #19 January 14, 2007 Hey Brett! Over here at Central Oregon, we get paid by Bob at day's end with a check. When we reach $600.00 in earnings, we're then given a 1099 to fill out. All tips and other forms of "gratuity" are a jealously guarded secret that are extensively bragged about. Pigpen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeman 0 #20 January 14, 2007 I'm afraid it is me. I hear you're doing great work at SDO - Tell the gang I said howdy, and if you get cold come on down to Sandy Ego for a weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toolbox 0 #21 January 14, 2007 This seems to have become some wierd twisted northwest cyber reunion and it's freakin me out. Just kiddin guys, it's nice to hear ya ranting. By the way, I get paid by check and it's between 30 and 60$ per hop depending on if its a handy cam or not. I know the boss would like to pay me more because everyone knows I'm worth it, but he can not afford anymore at this time. Remember it's all fun and games till the drouge bridle is around your neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #22 January 15, 2007 Quote...is it worth paying SO much money in order to get to some level of qualification in order to start earning money... Up to you - that's a subjective question. Quote...is the money good enough to sustain a comfortable way of living? Not really. The odds on you ever owning your own house go down markedly. QuoteOr is it better to just keep skydiving as a passionate hobby? That's what I've decided to do. Quote... I'm willing to suffer in the interem if ... constant work is guaranteed Usually not. If it's raining, no cash. If you have sinus problems, no cash. If the operation owner sucks at marketing, no cash. There are compensations, but it's not a gravy train. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #23 January 15, 2007 yup there'd be more money to be made packing at one of the bigger DZ and boogie curcuitsYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #24 January 15, 2007 I didn't see a bottles and cans payment method? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regan1990 0 #25 January 15, 2007 Most staff here are on contract. That means a salary then bonus for production. ie aff, tandem, vid, photo, pack, groundschool. so we make basic when we dont work and more when we do!-------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
