grilled_steeze
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Title says it all. So far i've thought about architecture or graphic design. Thoughts?
Best long-term career for a skier
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Rennis_Deynolds
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Pro skier
Rennis_Deynolds
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13691289:S.J.W said:
Then you live in the shadow of your former self skiing powder like tanner hall
ascent_studios
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Long term idk but short term lifeguard. Super flexible hours
ramoose_jc
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Just ski until u die
Rennis_Deynolds
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13691330:McNoche said:
Competitive Farmville player
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.
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.
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.
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.
grilled_steeze
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13691545:the_moderaper said:
How do you like architecture so far? Also what are the hours like, i want time to ski
Daph
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13691532:GORILLAWALLACE said:
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
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.
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.
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.
13692158:californiagrown said:
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
Bushdid9_11
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Wheres tall t dan in this thread?
californiagrown
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13692286:KravtZ said:
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
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.
GayWolf420
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literally anything.
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.
It helps when your boss skis as well.
Bodhisattva_
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13691268:A-cAll said:
Idk, depends how big your company is. My dad ran a small commercial operation witg maybe 10 employees and worked year round.
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.
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)
powderdrunkie
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13692658:fghtoffyrdmns said:
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.
fghtoffyrdmns
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13692679:powderdrunkie said:
UOENO
californiagrown
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13692679:powderdrunkie said:
That is your plan for a long term career?
powderdrunkie
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13692704:californiagrown said:
I wish. I have a real job too.
HamFaceGirl
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Engineering is cool as shit
Bitches love it
Yaherd
Bitches love it
Yaherd
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.
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.
the_moderaper
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13691753:grilled_cheese said:
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.
californiagrown
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13720881:the_moderaper said:
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.
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!
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!