Gotta wonder what the job is...
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Gotta wonder what the job is...
I give people money, they seem to like it.;)
I read through these posts and feel I should clarify: to me, lots of days riding is anything over 35 (when you are devoted to your career, or comitted to building one).
So, yes, you lose the 100+ but remember, you're in LA which is close enough to Mammoth, which is open from early November until mid-June EVERY year (sometimes til July4). There's lots of opportunity to get at least 50 days over that EIGHT month season. Buy a season pass next week for $425 and be a weekend warrior. I've lived this way for 9 years now, I work hard and play hard. There's no either/or.
This is why I say... you CAN have it all.
phUnk, what say you?Quote:
Originally posted by Pinner
Skiing is life, but life is so much more than skiing.
Or, you can make the choice I've made.
I work as a researcher at a university, making far less than I could have made doing consulting work, but I work fewer hours, have much more freedom about what hours I work, am not asked to compromise my morals, and am doing work that benefits the world as a whole.
Sure, I'd like to make more money (yes, I occasionally whine about it), but with a little random penny pinching, I can generally afford to do what I want with a little advanced planning.
I'm getting my ducks in a line to take that next educational leap in the next two years (still debating MS vs. PhD but leaning towards the MS). And, I should be able to take that leap without putting myself into significant debt while studying things that really interest me.
All in all, I'm quite happy. I ski enough that I need more than my fingers, toes, and other body appendages to count the days. I have freedom in the summer to hike, backpack, mountain bike and kayak. I get a good benefits package, will be vested in the retirement system in about a year.
And, I work on a university campus, you wouldn't believe how nice the spring is when the temps go up and the tank tops come out of storage... (Hello Nurse).
Always look on the bright side of life
Insert melodic whistling here
:D
Sprite
Damn - well said, man. The family is actually better than any powder day in history, as hard as that is to believe for some.Quote:
Originally posted by Buster Highmen
While I threw myself to the wild winds before I was 30 (and squandered a lot of opportunity) I have no regrets about digging in for my 30's to be able to have the family I've got.
Pinner - also well put, bud.
Balance is key, as well as the ability to use the internet to track and exploit storms. Powder days are what matter most for me at least. Getting nearly 20 POWDER days a year makes up for the overall number.
For some additional reinforcement, I'll reiterate what most have said already.. though i suppose I have a somewhat extreme circumstance, partially via luck, and partially via hard work.
I've skiied most of my life, but didnt really catch the bug until i moved back out to seattle during high school.. ended up skiing 150 days a season for two years in a row and i was hooked. i moved back to ny after high school to take a year off and work, and see what happened.. ended up finding a job i absolutely loved, kept skiing as much as possible, and now i find myself in the awesome position of being able to chase storms around at my leisure, while still living in nyc (best city on earth), getting outdoors every weekend rain or shine, and managing to ski 50+ days a season (most of those choking on powder, i might add). in my opinion, its not a bad deal at all. All of this however, stems from doing what i love.. i really enjoy my work, and that made the three years of 80 hour weeks worth it.. in fact, ill venture that I enjoy it as much as I enjoy skiing. Sure, corporate politics etc. can be frustrating, but my job gets me out of bed in the morning, and makes my day more interesting and thats how it should be. so... if you've found that, then go for it. Just make sure you're doing it for the right reasons.
The job, which I have already been working for the last six months, is for one of the largest privately held commecial real estate companies in the US. We concentrate our portfolio around industrial warehousing of buildings 500,000 sq. feet and larger. I am currently working on a brokers license. The plate has been very full for the last few months...I think I am just a little fried.
...and I had a week long trip planned to go to MT next week that recently fell through cause my buddy who works at the Yellowstone Club booked one of his clients...so that bummed me out too!
...but the advice you all have given is quite astounding. I appreciate it very much. I think I'll figure it out.
Tippster said:
"Don't let the Bro-Brahs on this board mislead you. When you're 20something and poor that can be fun. The older you get, the older IT gets."
Damn straight.
What *I* got from your post is that you're looking at the possibility of retirement by the time you're 40. I don't care WHOSE model of success you're judging yourself by, but if you stand even a REMOTE possibility of being a multi-millionaire at 40, I'd say you found it.
Go get that money. I consider myself to be fairly successful in life, both personally & professionally, but I sure as hell won't be retiring at 40, 45, or - unless I win the lottery, 50.
Invest the 15 years of your life NOW & you'll be much happier for it later. Then do whatever the hell you want. Nothing sucks the spirit out of a man more than having to start over again in life - at a time when you SHOULD be enjoying not only your OWN life, but those of your kids & family.
That's my .02 - and Good luck. Not a lot of dreams come true, but if I had the same shot you've been given, that's the way I'd do it. Of course, hindsight's always 20/20, but in time you'll figure that out. Go for it, mang.
Seek balance in all aspects of life and peace will follow. Do you like this job that will make you rich? Do you enjoy doing it? If you do then it's a no brainer, but there's no amount of money worth being miserable every day.
Bright Side of LifeQuote:
Originally posted by snowsprite
Always look on the bright side of life
Insert melodic whistling here
:D
Sprite
Always look on the bright side of life.
[whistling]
Always look on the light side of life.
[whistling]
If life seems jolly rotten,
There's something you've forgotten,
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you're feeling in the dumps,
Don't be silly chumps.
Just purse your lips and whistle. That's the thing.
And...
Always look on the bright side of life.
[whistling]
Always look on the right side of life,
[whistling]
For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word.
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
Forget about your sin.
Give the audience a grin.
Enjoy it. It's your last chance, anyhow.
So,...
Always look on the bright side of death,
[whistling]
Just before you draw your terminal breath.
[whistling]
Life's a piece of shit,
When you look at it.
Life's a laugh and death's a joke. It's true.
You'll see it's all a show.
Keep 'em laughing as you go.
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
And...
Always look on the bright side of life.
[whistling]
Always look on the right side of life.
[whistling]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[whistling]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[whistling]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[whistling]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[whistling]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[whistling]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[whistling]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[whistling]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[whistling]
Quote:
Originally posted by Ireallyliketoski
but there's no amount of money worth being miserable every day.