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Im taking into account getting hurt sometimes, looking for a great Idea for what to do that is forgiving and pays well. Im currently a Diesel tech for big trucks but find if I get hurt I sorta SOL. Ive read around and havent found a great answer for this question. So all in all, good pay, ok with hurt workers, flexible, and some what fulfilling. Just a question, there may not be good answer for this.

 
What about maintenance of large towers in rural areas?

Drug dealer fits all those requirements.

Gay Porn.

Any job that provides full medical coverage and can pay for your unemployment after you get fired for being a liability for missing so much work.

If you like being a diesel tech, I would suggest just getting long term disability insurance. It's generally cheaper if you can get it through work. If you get hurt to the extent that you will not be able to return to physical work, it will at least give you time to find a new path.

Anyone know if disability insurance plans will cover you if hurt while trespassing?

I worked for a small (100+ employees) manufacturing firm. they provided health insurance, but were "self-insured."

after I was hired, they changed an exclusionary clause to prevent paying for injuries related to high risk sporting activities, including skydiving. (I do not know what would have happened had they known I also BASE jumped...)

it's not hard to find an activity frowned upon by the general population, including BASE. mentioning one might not help you in an interview, during the initial probationary period, security review (if required), or even as a candidate for promotion.

just another good reason to start with skydiving and see if a company will tolerate THAT. heck, what happens if you re-injure that bad knee just learning to skydive?

I really encourage you to focus on A, then B, then C, etc. it seems like you want to skip ahead to P.

computer programmer. so long as you don't break your fingers, you'll be fine whatever happens to you.

taxi driver

Packer at my local dropzone. Only problem there is dropzone has skydivers.

Yeah. Most places will work from home once broken, and people are tolerant of things like lounge chairs in your cube so you can prop up your broken leg.

Hot Air Balloon pilot.

I have met a few of them who finely have spent some time inside, where the only hobby they had was picking soap sticks in the shower! Good luck

International undercover drug agent/observer with BASE jumpers as special target would fit better :-)

Join the Navy

Why should I join the navy when I am undercover drug officer base jumping around the world!

Piano player in a high class bordello

sponsored "athlete" by a famous energy drink

Seems taxi driver is the job of choice around here... I know 6 jumpers at least that drive part time or more.

- seasonal job that offers lots of cash & lots of time off. (Deadliest Catch, Ice Road Trucker, etc.)

- month long stints in a sea jail, a la Douggs

Norwegian contract in Oil offshore minimum wage 100 000 $ a year, 2 weeks on and 4 weeks off!

Becoming a norwegian citizen is a good start

Where do I sign up??

I bet a hooker or drug dealer could make a cool half a mil on one of those oil rigs if the people working on them are making $100k each

Tough one...either Polish SAP engineer or German Navy pilot....bugger all work, too much money and an excess of vacation time....

+1

Starting to be quite few base jumpers who have moved to Norway lately.

Fuck yea! And if you are in Tahoe make sure you call Fast Taxi.

Finnish postman

German lawyer.

best job is anesthesiologist. can treat your own pain. managed to do this for few years, but as you know....things change

That sounds like the perfect job with the pain thing and all. why are a lot of base jumpers becoming norwegian or other?

I live in Reno, like 30 min from Tahoe. Any good jump sites near? I've been keeping an eye on a bridge they are building between here and Carson that looks like its jumpable...

Do you know what Norway looks like?

Not to 434. but I think being a NPS ranger or cop would have more advantages. I would hate you at first but we could sort it out.
Take care,
space

I suddenly just visualized a cop in his cop uniform base jump off a building while people stare, saying "WTF??"

it has been done before, in houston.

man, i need a new job too... 4 months of vacation a year and per diem to jump in the valley is just not enough... why do we always want more?

Fork lift driver in norway. If your ready to work night shifts and weekends you can make VERY decent money. Plus its not that hard to get those jobs. Thats my plan for norway, only problem is finding cheap place to stay. Hopefully I will find something while Im there for the Base race...

I heard turning tricks in the mens room at the local greyhound station is good money...but the hours suck!

Maybe you dont remember Klaus. The German forklift driver/BASEjumper. Forklifting aint easy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-hz1GpFpXA
This link is in English. http://www.youtube.com/...&feature=related
Take real care,
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Damn, now I will never get on a forklift againSeems more dangerous than base jumping

CEO of the KL Tower . It is currently open .

Retired, living of pension. That is, be retired as we speak.

whenever your ready for a new job, let me know Chuck...I'll fill the one you got in a heart beat....haha