Careers that could support this lifestyle?

Hello my MP friends. I have been in a pickle the past couple of years trying to figure what to do with my life (for money that is). Of course just like everyone here (I assume anyway) I want a job that pays a decent salary and allows me time to get out and climb for several days or even weeks at a time. I am convinced I would enjoy being a high school teacher since I love teaching in all respects and am also attracted to a public school teachers' schedule through out the year. I am however inpatient and need to find a way to support myself in the mean time. Anyone found an answer to this everlasting question? I looked into being a wind turbine tech. It seems like a solid career one can hopefully achieve within two years of a technician program. Living in the Front Range of Colorado, there are many wind turbine facilities between Wyoming and eastern Colorado that are not too far for a daily commute. Also, there are traveling positions which put you on for something like 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Any thoughts? anyone doing this? Seems like a stepping stone while working on a BS or BA in the mean time. LEts chat about it!

Traveling RN. My girlfriend is one and we travel all over. There 13-39 week contracts. She works 36hrs a week usually nights and weekends all in a row. That gives us 4 days a week to play. Her company pays all travel and living expenses including housing, utilities, and furniture rental. She has a HUGE list of contracts to apply for and there always in need of people. The money she makes provides a more than adequate lifestyle for the two of us.

Didn't say I was or wasn't. I bring in some income. Besides, someone's got to plan all our adventures. I'm kinda like a stay-at-home mom, minus the vagina and children...

Drug dealing, definitely drug dealing. I hear business is booming.

i agree- maybe heroin

agreed, heroin or meth now that the bath salt hype has died down a bit

+1 for nursing. My wife is in nursing clinicals and her future is as great as she wants it to be. First there are MANY hot nurses! My wifes class is full of hot younger woman. Its crazy...

My friend works 36hrs (3 days worth and full time for nurses) and then climbs the other 4 ALL YEAR AROUND. Plus he made $24+ an hour.

Down side: you'll have to go to school

Ryan just because she has the "legit" job and you move where her work is doesn't make you a mooch. It does mean some people cling to an image of how things should be and obviously that projection is a delusion. Woman want equality then some times they are to be the ones with the "legit" money making jobs. If I didnt mind working and my wife didn't want to work and I could afford our bills Id be all about it. "Go play, enjoy the part of your life that was taken by the job" is what id say. I hate working, I am responsible, caring and not lazy at all (house chores, rock climbing studying, art, etc) when unemployed so working means nothing...it does factually bring in income (your choice to pay bills even).

If you're looking to get into teaching, I would suggest subbing. Here in Wyoming, you get about $100 a day and the schedule is flexible, although at times unreliable. You can meet people/network, gain experience, and decide if the district is a good fit for you.

I'm a teacher and enjoy the schedule for climbing. I can be at the crag by 3:45 during the week, have plenty of holiday time, and having 10-12 weeks off in the summer is perfect for trips or just climbing locally.

I have less free time now that I'm a teacher than I did while I was a student working another job. Yes you have time off in the summer, but it's hot in the summer, most people would rather take their vacation during the "good climbing months" (fall), you end up working 12 hours a day during the school year so unless you're going to crank plastic all of the time you get out of shape, you can't go out at night during the week. If you like teaching then go for it. If you're doing it just to get vacation time, find another profession.

Holden Caulfield wrote: So you are a mooch? Being a mooch might be a good option for the OP.

So women were housewives for centuries while men worked and that is accepted by society, but the times have turned! Nursing and healthcare in general are solid careers. Nursing especially with 3 12's and 4 off. Some facilities will even let you cluster 6 in a row and get 2 whooping weeks off! Then there are bailer 2 16's in some facilities. The biggest challenge is not to get caught in rat race and be able to go with locations instead of pay. I enjoy nursing in itself because I love older foulks and getting a sence of accomplishment. I also like to constantly move at work.

The Stoned Master wrote:+1 for nursing. My wife is in nursing clinicals and her future is as great as she wants it to be. First there are MANY hot nurses! My wifes class is full of hot younger woman. Its crazy... My friend works 36hrs (3 days worth and full time for nurses) and then climbs the other 4 ALL YEAR AROUND. Plus he made $24+ an hour. Down side: you'll have to go to school Ryan just because she has the "legit" job and you move where her work is doesn't make you a mooch. It does mean some people cling to an image of how things should be and obviously that projection is a delusion. Woman want equality then some times they are to be the ones with the "legit" money making jobs. If I didnt mind working and my wife didn't want to work and I could afford our bills Id be all about it. "Go play, enjoy the part of your life that was taken by the job" is what id say. I hate working, I am responsible, caring and not lazy at all (house chores, rock climbing studying, art, etc) when unemployed so working means nothing...it does factually bring in income (your choice to pay bills even).

He helps me a LOT! Planning, house chores, corresponding with contract agencies and just plain safety among many other things. A lot of nurses travel with their husbands and boyfriends.

Liberty wrote: So women were housewives for centuries while men worked and that is accepted by society, but the times have turned! Nursing and healthcare in general are solid careers. Nursing especially with 3 12's and 4 off. Some facilities will even let you cluster 6 in a row and get 2 whooping weeks off! Then there are bailer 2 16's in some facilities. The biggest challenge is not to get caught in rat race and be able to go with locations instead of pay. I enjoy nursing in itself because I love older foulks and getting a sence of accomplishment. I also like to constantly move at work.

I enjoy working, ...and making money. The challenge is not to spend it all on toys :) Actually climbing helps me be a better nurse by keeping me in great physical shape with resilliance and endurance. I rarely get tired at work after 12 hrs its nothing compared to a 22 hr day on a mountain. I enjoy that too. So its a win win situation!

Liberty wrote: He helps me a LOT! Planning, house chores, corresponding with contract agencies and just plain safety among many other things. A lot of nurses travel with their husbands and boyfriends.

Just keeping Ellenor marginally medicated must be a full time job!

Is Tony on vacation or something?

FWIW, nursing has always had a bit of a boom and bust aspect. There were times nurses struggled to find work. With the aging population, this may not happen again for a while. On the other hand, health care reform could change everything.

As Dana points out, nursing is not going to be for everyone.

Be a sugar momma's boy toy.

Mark E Dixon wrote: Just keeping Ellenor marginally medicated must be a full time job! Is Tony on vacation or something? FWIW, nursing has always had a bit of a boom and bust aspect. There were times nurses struggled to find work. With the aging population, this may not happen again for a while. On the other hand, health care reform could change everything. As Dana points out, nursing is not going to be for everyone.

You just have to be willing to do anything in nursing. I have done nursing home, prison, psych, aggressive detox, hospice etc..etc. Getting experience new nurses fin a out how physical and dirty the job can be and they bail. Nursing is not for feeble that.s true. I love it all, alzheimers patients being my favorite.

Liberty wrote: nurses fin a out how physical

What the heck does that mean? I think proper English would be "figgerin' out" :)

Merchant marine. Tugs are typically 2 wks on two weeks off. Offshore oil is 6 wks on 6 wks off. Pay is great just gotta put in the time to get a uscg license.

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NorCalNomad wrote:Be a sugar momma's boy toy.

For years men did it to women now its a new age and women are doing it to men. indeed nursing is not for everybody. Besides 90% of new grads burn out on floors afr 5 years and move away into different fields of nursing or administration. For me its 17 solid floor work baby! I consider it an accomplishment and a sighn of toughness. My medication btw is a random ibuprofen and daily fish oils, plus a diverse diet. Blessed with good health so far!

Rob Davis wrote:I have less free time now that I'm a teacher than I did while I was a student working another job. Yes you have time off in the summer, but it's hot in the summer, most people would rather take their vacation during the "good climbing months" (fall), you end up working 12 hours a day during the school year so unless you're going to crank plastic all of the time you get out of shape, you can't go out at night during the week. If you like teaching then go for it. If you're doing it just to get vacation time, find another profession.

I'll echo that sentiment! I've been a teacher for the last five years, from social studies to special education. I do like the teaching (no I don't do it just for the time off) but I find that by the time I get to the breaks I'm so exhausted from the 12 hour days that I don't have the energy or interest to do much. My favorite climbing medium is alpine, but after 9 months of teaching, I tend to get out of shape...so much for big alpine objectives during the summer, which by the way, keep getting shorter and shorter as time goes by. Maybe I'm just doing it all wrong.

The job market for new graduate nurses in the Denver area right now sucks. I know because I am a new graduate nurse looking for a job. I am probably going to have to move to Wyoming or New Mexico to get my first job.

Also an associates degree in nursing right now is quickly becoming worthless unless you want to live in Kansas City. A bachelor's (what I have) is more work and money but is fast becoming the gold standard for all hospitals.