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Best long-term career for a skier

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grilled_steeze
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Title says it all. So far i've thought about architecture or graphic design. Thoughts?
May 21 2016 10:14AM
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.Hugo.
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I know someone whos a nurse and they just work 3 12 hour shifts a week. That leaves 4 days a week to do whatever you want
May 21 2016 10:18AM
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Tinga
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I've heard landscaping is perfect. Bust ass all spring summer and fall get winters off.
May 21 2016 10:25AM
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TOAST.
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TingaI've heard landscaping is perfect. Bust ass all spring summer and fall get winters off.


Is that really a long term career though? Unless you own your own business.
May 21 2016 10:36AM
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JGWI
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I'd recommend volunteering in several hospital units before going for nursing to see if it's actually for you. I was dead set on becoming a nurse until I actually went and worked with patients. I am clearly not a people person and lack the personality to be a good nurse.
May 21 2016 10:42AM
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Tinga
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TOAST.Is that really a long term career though? Unless you own your own business.


in bigger landscaping companies you can become a manager, a landscape engineer and several other non-back breaking positions.
May 21 2016 11:02AM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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Pro skier
May 21 2016 11:18AM
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SkiBum.
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Tingain bigger landscaping companies you can become a manager.


That's also known as a Mexican herder.
May 21 2016 11:19AM
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AGOF
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I'd say an electrician, as you can bust ass all summer on housing developments etc. then work part-time or not at all in winter
May 21 2016 5:42PM
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.lencon
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A-cAllI'd say an electrician, as you can bust ass all summer on housing developments etc. then work part-time or not at all in winter


You still work in the winter as an electrician.
May 21 2016 6:29PM
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AGOF
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S.J.W.You still work in the winter as an electrician.


No shit, but you can make enough to go part-time, especially if you own your own company like a lot do.
May 21 2016 6:31PM
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.lencon
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A-cAllNo shit, but you can make enough to go part-time, especially if you own your own company like a lot do.


Youd be surprised man. Not a lot work part time if they own they're own company. I know a lot a few electeicians, all who ski.
May 21 2016 6:32PM
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.lencon
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Hahaha that wasn't supposed to happen. I only know a 4-5 a few
May 21 2016 6:54PM
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S.J.W
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Dennis_ReynoldsPro skier


6 years til a blown ACL isn't exactly long term.
May 21 2016 8:38PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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S.J.W6 years til a blown ACL isn't exactly long term.


Then you live in the shadow of your former self skiing powder like tanner hall
May 21 2016 9:29PM
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McNoche
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Farming
May 21 2016 10:52PM
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ascent_studios
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Long term idk but short term lifeguard. Super flexible hours
May 21 2016 11:00PM
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ramoose_jc
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Just ski until u die
May 21 2016 11:11PM
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Dddsz
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ramoose_jcJust ski until u die


The 10 year old brain has some parts missing.
May 22 2016 12:12AM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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McNocheFarming


Competitive Farmville player
May 22 2016 12:21AM
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McNoche
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Dennis_ReynoldsCompetitive Farmville player


Shut ur face cunt
May 22 2016 4:23AM
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arnie_grape
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working your way up in a resort.

stick around for a few years at the same hill, don't be a dickhead/retard, and you'll be on salary in no time.
May 22 2016 10:12PM
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the_moderaper
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Do you want to work in skiing? Sometimes it's best to keep your work and play separate. I just graduated with my architecture degree and I got hired in Colorado wishing 3 weeks. I move Friday!

Architecture will take over your life. You will either become an architect, or change majors, so be ready to be dedicated. Not to make it seem bad, you're just always in studio working along side your best friends who are constantly dicking around. If you're an architect, you can take graphic design jobs easily, but never vice versa.
May 22 2016 10:53PM
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grilled_steeze
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the_moderaperDo you want to work in skiing? Sometimes it's best to keep your work and play separate. I just graduated with my architecture degree and I got hired in Colorado wishing 3 weeks. I move Friday!

Architecture will take over your life. You will either become an architect, or change majors, so be ready to be dedicated. Not to make it seem bad, you're just always in studio working along side your best friends who are constantly dicking around. If you're an architect, you can take graphic design jobs easily, but never vice versa.


How do you like architecture so far? Also what are the hours like, i want time to ski
May 23 2016 5:50PM
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Daph
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GORILLAWALLACEworking your way up in a resort.

stick around for a few years at the same hill, don't be a dickhead/retard, and you'll be on salary in no time.


this. once you've worked at a resort for more than a season people get to know you and you can find a job that is full time year round doing whatever interests you in the industry. i'm a bit biased but being a lift mechanic is sweet cause winter is our slow time and you can shred almost all days of the week
May 23 2016 6:52PM
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powderdrunkie
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Residential construction usually dies down a bit in the winter. I did it for ages. Now I do commercial and still get time off often, but my phone rings off the hook when I do. (most of the time). Real life adult shit while still skiing. Worth it tho.
May 24 2016 8:41PM
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californiagrown
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I am a professional civil engineer. I busted my ass for 2 years out of school and was able to put myself in a position where I could pick anywhere in the country to work and live. This past winter I didn't miss a single powder day- I just skied 2 hours in the morning and was back at my desk by noon.

I make very good money, and rarely work more than 45 hrs a week if I want.

If I get injured like when I broke my leg on new years day, I am still able to work and am not a parasite of the system collecting medical because of my voluntary dangerous hobby. If I get hurt like a bad slam and I'm sore as shit the next day, working indoors at a chair in a climate controlled office is a godsend.
May 24 2016 9:54PM
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KravtZ
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californiagrownI am a professional civil engineer. I busted my ass for 2 years out of school and was able to put myself in a position where I could pick anywhere in the country to work and live. This past winter I didn't miss a single powder day- I just skied 2 hours in the morning and was back at my desk by noon.

I make very good money, and rarely work more than 45 hrs a week if I want.

If I get injured like when I broke my leg on new years day, I am still able to work and am not a parasite of the system collecting medical because of my voluntary dangerous hobby. If I get hurt like a bad slam and I'm sore as shit the next day, working indoors at a chair in a climate controlled office is a godsend.


Dam dude thats awesome. If I could go back and do it all over again would have done engineering over the finance route anyday of the week. Much more job stability and the locations you can work as well as job variety are so much more attractive.

I went the other route...did finance. Make great money but am tethered to most major cities...nyc, san fran, denver, chicago If I do want to re-locate.

Im also a weekend warrior which im fine with. Get my 30-40 days a year in. And can take off on pow days if its really THAT good my boss is a big skier so hes generally fine with it if its worth it once and a while. Long term I'm hoping it will pay off and I'll be able to afford a nice ski house near my mountain of choice in the not to distant future alongside a regular house
May 25 2016 10:25AM
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Bushdid9_11
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Wheres tall t dan in this thread?
May 25 2016 10:31AM
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californiagrown
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KravtZDam dude thats awesome. If I could go back and do it all over again would have done engineering over the finance route anyday of the week. Much more job stability and the locations you can work as well as job variety are so much more attractive.

I went the other route...did finance. Make great money but am tethered to most major cities...nyc, san fran, denver, chicago If I do want to re-locate.

Im also a weekend warrior which im fine with. Get my 30-40 days a year in. And can take off on pow days if its really THAT good my boss is a big skier so hes generally fine with it if its worth it once and a while. Long term I'm hoping it will pay off and I'll be able to afford a nice ski house near my mountain of choice in the not to distant future alongside a regular house


Eh, the big things are working a desk job that pays well, flexibility in job location, finding a cool boss and company, and how soon you can make that happen.

There are quite a few career paths that could get you there, you just have to have a plan and bust ass to make that plan work.

I'm happy I could make it work, and I am still young enough to enjoy my youthful body. Later down the road, I'll likely focus more on my career instead of the hedonistic pursuit of my hobbies haha
May 25 2016 11:48AM
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ascent_studios
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Work for Dunder Mifflin. Cool boss (Although he can be pretty stupid) and good vibe. Flexible so you can go ski.
May 25 2016 3:32PM
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GayWolf420
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literally anything.
May 25 2016 4:19PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Civil engineer. Work during the busy season, bank half your OT, and take a lot of three-day weekends in the winter.

It helps when your boss skis as well.
May 25 2016 4:43PM
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250r
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i like cooking. i never have to work before 3. get to ski or bike everyday. you've gotta be into food to enjoy it though. the pay typically isn't the greatest, but you can buy your food at wholesale prices though the suppliers, if you don't mind buying in bulk.
May 25 2016 10:12PM
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Bodhisattva_
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A-cAllNo shit, but you can make enough to go part-time, especially if you own your own company like a lot do.


Idk, depends how big your company is. My dad ran a small commercial operation witg maybe 10 employees and worked year round.
May 25 2016 10:22PM
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fortyvalve
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I enjoy being a graphic designer because of the ability to pick up freelance projects extremely easily and essentially be able to work remotely from anywhere. It definitely is nice but I will say I kind of miss working in an office setting sometimes because of the social aspect of it.
May 26 2016 10:52AM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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i mean, i work in a restaurant on mt hood year round and i get paid 12.50 + tips just cooking pizza so I may keep rollin with that. (also free pass)
May 26 2016 11:18AM
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powderdrunkie
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fghtoffyrdmnsi mean, i work in a restaurant on mt hood year round and i get paid 12.50 + tips just cooking pizza so I may keep rollin with that. (also free pass)


this! I work Sundays at my resort flipping burgers. free pass, and free ski exchange tickets anywhere in WA, OR, ID. They pay me a little bit also.
May 26 2016 12:02PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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powderdrunkiethis! I work Sundays at my resort flipping burgers. free pass, and free ski exchange tickets anywhere in WA, OR, ID. They pay me a little bit also.


UOENO
May 26 2016 12:09PM
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californiagrown
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powderdrunkiethis! I work Sundays at my resort flipping burgers. free pass, and free ski exchange tickets anywhere in WA, OR, ID. They pay me a little bit also.


That is your plan for a long term career?
May 26 2016 1:18PM
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powderdrunkie
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californiagrownThat is your plan for a long term career?


I wish. I have a real job too.
May 26 2016 1:26PM
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HamFaceGirl
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Engineering is cool as shit
Bitches love it
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May 26 2016 6:55PM
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bdarb207
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developer. You can work anywhere and pretty whatever hours.
May 29 2016 10:54AM
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bdarb207
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developer. You can work anywhere and pretty whatever hours.
May 29 2016 10:55AM
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Deepskier
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High end river guide
May 30 2016 11:45PM
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PeppermillReno
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Sell drugs. People can't really bring their own shit on planes anymore.


Lots of options. Ski mountains are like winter festivals.


I bet you could make a killing walking around the lodge selling mushroom chocolates or balloons. Blow goes great with drinking hot tubs and powder skiing.


Just joking don't do that


Massage therapy is a good career with a lot of money to be made in resort towns. You can probably do a little extra on the side to make more.
May 31 2016 4:30PM
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the_moderaper
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grilled_cheeseHow do you like architecture so far? Also what are the hours like, i want time to ski


I dig it a lot. WE GET TO WRITE IN ALL CAPS AND I LOL BECAUSE ITS LIKE YELLING AT ENGINEERS THROUGH DRAWINGS. I work 8-5 with an hour lunch every day, I'm not treated like the low guy in the office because I'm new, and its very non-stress as long as you manage yourself well and stay organized. I get days off if I want to ski, but I don't havent used one yet, and I'm going to try not to for my first year. Paid holidays off like normal jobs. I say go for it if you're about design.

I just sip my coffee, autocad and project manage away.
Sep 9 2016 4:39PM
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californiagrown
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the_moderaperI dig it a lot. WE GET TO WRITE IN ALL CAPS AND I LOL BECAUSE ITS LIKE YELLING AT ENGINEERS THROUGH DRAWINGS. I work 8-5 with an hour lunch every day, I'm not treated like the low guy in the office because I'm new, and its very non-stress as long as you manage yourself well and stay organized. I get days off if I want to ski, but I don't havent used one yet, and I'm going to try not to for my first year. Paid holidays off like normal jobs. I say go for it if you're about design.

I just sip my coffee, autocad and project manage away.


Very non stress hahaha. That's cause while you may not be treated like it, you are the low man on the totem pole.

OP: your hours, stress, salary, freedom etc are very company dependent. Not industry dependent. Bust ass for a few years out of school, get all your certs and licenses out of the way and you'll be able to pick whatever company suits your fancy, in a city that suits your fancy.

Gotta remember that colleges means jack shit 1 year out of school. It's ALL about job performance. So make sure to develop good social and drinking skills, and learn to shoot the shit and converse with people your parents age.
Sep 9 2016 5:15PM
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cdblu_freeski
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I work operations in a mill and we work 3 on 3 off and it pays great/lots of time off. Best part is you don't need any post secondary education (company dependant, free Lance trades is a great option to some people just travel from one place to another working shutdowns, alternative to that is getting a trade and working for a union hall.

These are great if you like working with your hands and you live in an area that supports it, I'm in the B.C. interior for reference. How that helps someone!
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