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gregsutliff2
Jun 20, 2006, 5:16 PM
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What kinds of jobs provide you with the income/schedule flexibility to do lots of climbing and traveling?
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norushnomore
Jun 20, 2006, 6:23 PM
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I am a baker. I bake sh!tcakes :lol:
Twice a day. The rest is left free to climb
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blouderk2
Jun 20, 2006, 6:24 PM
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Yosemite Valley as of tommorow! :lol:
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treyfrancisclimbs
Jun 20, 2006, 6:52 PM
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I'm a satellite technician, so I get paid to travel all over the world. Sometimes my climbing time is limited, but other times I get paid to have a day of climbing in a world class destination like Castle Hill or Dover Island.
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NOT THE MILITARY!!!!!
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chanceboarder
Jun 20, 2006, 7:01 PM
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I work in a cubical, in an office, in Santa Monica :( But I get weekends free to climb :D But weekends are only 2 days long and work weeks are 5 :( But I get paid enough to take trips and buy gear :D But again weekends are only 2 days long and work weeks are 5 :( But I get to come on RC.com and read about climbing during work :D But is just reminds me that I'd rather be outside and climbing :cry:
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airbender
Jun 20, 2006, 7:12 PM
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I think I've said before but I have a landscaping company. We work hard during the summer months but have dec-march pretty free. Living in the south this works out great because you can't really climb comfortably june july or august.
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ihategrigris
Jun 20, 2006, 7:17 PM
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I work at an engineering company, and sit in a cubical all day 5 days a wekk:(. But I do climb on weekdays outside, since the crags are less than an hour away... also I climb every weekend! I also have lots of money for gear and SIX WEEKS of holliday per year :) :) :). So overall, I think i'm doing ok.
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pseudolith
Jun 20, 2006, 8:16 PM
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Seen the show on Discovery Channel called "Deadliest Catch?" It documents King Crab and Snow Crab fishing seasons in the Bering Sea (between Alaska and Russia). If you can manage to sign on as a deck hand on one of those fishing boats, a good season can earn you a year's salary in about a two-to-three week timeframe. It's dangerous as hell, and it looks like you'll be working (and freezing) your tail off during those few weeks. But if you're lucky (!?) enough to snag a position, you can possibly make $20K - $40K for less than a month of work. Some of the fishing outfits are based in Seattle, thought they all operate out of Dutch Harbor at the start of crab season. Work one month, climb the other 11.
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hiram
Jun 20, 2006, 8:37 PM
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associate architect = weekend climber for life..........
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andrewd
Jun 20, 2006, 9:15 PM
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Desk Job during the week, climb in the evenings and weekends. Pretty much any 9 to 5 cubical job will get you a fair amount of rock time. It helps when the company has to send you to places that are within a short drive of popular climbing spots. Just got sent to LA a few weeks back. got to Spend the weekend at J-Tree for example.
-A
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Self-employed computer programmer. Professional income, completely flexible schedule, and all I need is an internet connection a couple of times a week.
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Jun 21, 2006, 12:20 AM
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Self-employed tree service/ sub-contractor for challenge course company/ missions coordinator for a non-profit climbing organization.
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tradrenn
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I'm a machinist.
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notch
Jun 21, 2006, 12:51 AM
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In reply to: What kinds of jobs provide you with the income/schedule flexibility to do lots of climbing and traveling?
Wrong question.
What kind of job helps you to provide for a future family (if you go that route)? What kind of job helps you to make a difference in your community, country, world? What kind of job helps you to become a better person? What kind of job can you go to for 40 years and actually enjoy it. It's a big world, put away the climbing porn and have a look around.
(Apologies if that sounds harsh, it's not meant to)
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nurocks
Jun 21, 2006, 12:54 AM
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I'm a teaching and soon to be a research assistant at Baylor Univerity in the Geology departtment. This leaves me NO time for climbing, NO money to go anywhere should I have the time and I'm in Texas (being that I am from Boston) I believe that only October - March are climbable here in TX...too fuckin' hot.
It's only another year...only another year...only another year.
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alx
Jun 21, 2006, 1:51 PM
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Actually it's the right question for a rock climbing forum. This probably isn't the best place to look for career advice.
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anykineclimb
Jun 21, 2006, 2:02 PM
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The guy asked about jobs. NOT careers. BIG difference.
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cjsimpso
Jun 21, 2006, 2:15 PM
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I work at a hotel. Mostly night shifts for time and a half, 11pm-7 or 9 am. Do a little paper work until midnight, then watch movies and post on RC.com 'til morning. Four nights a week, and I'm netting enough to survive and save. Granted, I don't have incredible living expenses. Either way, I can get off, sleep for a few hours, and climb in the afternoon. Doesn't get better than this.
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angry
Jun 21, 2006, 2:18 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: What kinds of jobs provide you with the income/schedule flexibility to do lots of climbing and traveling? Wrong question. What kind of job helps you to provide for a future family (if you go that route)? What kind of job helps you to make a difference in your community, country, world? What kind of job helps you to become a better person? What kind of job can you go to for 40 years and actually enjoy it. It's a big world, put away the climbing porn and have a look around. (Apologies if that sounds harsh, it's not meant to)
Notch wins the crybaby award. Lets all give him a round of applause.
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bighigaz
Jun 21, 2006, 2:27 PM
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I agree with this being a CLIMBING question, not a career hunt... This IS RC.com afterall...
I'm self employed as an independant construction contractor, as well as a climbing gym owner (currently under construction). Running two small businesses is tough, but as they grow they become closer and closer to becoming self sufficient, at which point my free time will be MUCH more than it is now. But even now, with both businesses in the start up phases, I am flexible enough to make time for climbing AND my family (which is first and foremost), and I manage to climb on a weekly basis.
HOWEVER, being a small business owner is not for everyone. In fact, I think I have a great suggestion, courtesy of my brother:
He has just finished his schooling to become a respiratory therapist. They are in demand all over the country. Out of the block they start of at around $20/hour, working three 12 hour shifts a week, and getting paid for a full 40 hours. More than $40k a year isn't bad, especially with 4 days off a week if you ask me! Another advantage is over time. When he needs it, he's got it. He can work a full shift at time and a half, and STILL have another 3 days to climb!
I'm not a batchelor any more, but if someone would have explained this opportunity to me a few years ago, I would have jumped all over it! (and I would have been making as much or MORE than I am now!)
Hope this helps...
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mischief8
Jun 21, 2006, 2:34 PM
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I am a Civil Enginner and Land Surveyor. I have little to no time to climb this summer since work has picked up, plus recovering from ankle surgery. It bites the big one. As of right now climbing involves climbing a steep bank to set stakes.
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dr_feelgood
Jun 21, 2006, 3:04 PM
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Don't join the Army... The hours suck, pay is mediocre, and there is no climbing in Iraq... Where you will go. '
Not that i am bitter.
-doc
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hugin
Jun 21, 2006, 11:23 PM
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Aerospace systems engineer here. I didn't climb for something like 8 years because I was working my ass off in school and my job.
But now, I have a 8-5 schedule with a moderate commute, which means decent free time to climb amongst other things, and the money to support the habit (which has turned out to be moot because I've taken to bouldering more this turn at it).
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