Good career for a surfer?

Discussion in 'Global Surf Talk' started by illuminite, Apr 1, 2015.

  1. GnarlesBarkley

    GnarlesBarkley Well-Known Member

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    Apr 27, 2011
    Work in an industry with high demand. I am an engineer and I have had a lot of choice on where I have wanted to work while still making good money. California is booming with engineers
     
  2. Caroline Campbell

    Caroline Campbell Well-Known Member

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    Sep 19, 2014
    I was thinking about becoming a Web Developer for that exact reason! Also because I'm a nerd & like coding, ha (never hurts to be able to design & develop!)

    In the design/technology industry UX/UI designers are in high demand and I don't see that slowing down anytime soon, like Slashdog mentioned the internet is only growing. You can also end up surfing with these dudes :cool:
    http://www.theinertia.com/business-media/what-is-a-silicon-beach-surfer/
     

  3. metard

    metard Well-Known Member

    Mar 11, 2014
    drive an ice cream truck

    no, it's not creepy at all
     
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  4. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
    I keep saying I am going to open a taco stand in Belize, everyone loves tacos!
     
  5. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
    A couple years back, an ice cream truck near me was busted for selling boot-leg porn movies.

    "Here is your ice cream sir, would you like to add a copy of, Big Butt Booty Freaks to that order?" LMAO
     
  6. backside hack

    backside hack Well-Known Member

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    Apr 4, 2012
    flight attendant based out of San Diego.

    Boom. Done. $$
     
  7. bagus

    bagus Well-Known Member

    Jul 13, 2014
    dental floss tycoon
     
  8. Iggy

    Iggy Well-Known Member

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    Jun 14, 2014
    I wonder how many push-pops he use to sell.
     
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  9. Mattnjsurf

    Mattnjsurf Well-Known Member

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    May 5, 2014
    I'm going to school for nursing, 3 days a week of work
     
  10. yankee

    yankee Well-Known Member

    Sep 26, 2008
    "$66,220
    The BLS reports the median salary for a registered nurse was $66,220 in 2013. The best-paid 10 percent of RNs made more than $96,320, while the bottom 10 percent earned less than $45,630. The highest-paid RN positions are clustered in California, including the metropolitan areas of San Francisco, San Jose and Vallejo."
     
  11. Tlokein

    Tlokein Well-Known Member

    Oct 12, 2012
    That's funny.

    Way back in the day there was a guy who drove an ice cream truck at MB. He sold a lot more than ice cream. Cops started wondering why whenever the truck came around a bunch of dirtbag skaters and surf kids would be chasing the truck down.

    I think his name was Big Perm or Big Worm or something.
     
  12. Riley Martin

    Riley Martin Well-Known Member

    Jan 13, 2015
    Ronnie !! No way. Wow, that's awesome.

    Dudes, ax this dude any advice aboot chicks and sexual conflict. This dude is the man. he's a bit crude though so beware.

    CAROLINE CAMPBELL: I don't know if there was any snarkiness there, but that was a good one. Unfortunately we will never know what Emass does. So private is he.

    SWELLINFO. COM - your source for surf predictin info, medical advice and career choices since 2006.

    No junior in high school should be worried aboot work if they are a surfer.
     
  13. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
    Betta have my money Smokey!
     
  14. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Street Pharmaceutical Sales Representative and Entrepreneur.
     
  15. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013
    My buddy is retiring as a county lifeguard after 30 years. He goes to Barbados and PR every year. He gets the big pension, plus he married well. I asked him what is he gonna do after he retires. He smiled and said, "Nothing".
     
  16. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013
    Yacht maintenance and captain for hire will get you to lots of cool places, (with lots of rich a$$holes). But if you bring your board, you'll make money and get to surf, and will be outdoors. Expert knowledge and proficiency in marine electronics, engines, fiberglass, teak, etc. plus fishing expertise and navigation acumen required. It's a hardknock life, but really cool.
     
  17. bagus

    bagus Well-Known Member

    Jul 13, 2014
    sheep on flatbread roadside salesman
    think of all the hindu and muslim chicks you would get
     
  18. cepriano

    cepriano Well-Known Member

    Apr 20, 2012
    great post barry.

    like mr o barry said lol,don't choose a career in what u love.u get burnt out that way.like if u got a job being in an office doing work for sanuk and get to surf trestles every day,after a few years and billions of drop ins you will be ready to quit surfing.

    my brother for example is into the whole car racing thing.he doesn't drink,doesnt smoke,doesnt do any drugs,hes a straight shooter has 3 kids and his refuge is his tools and his car.he can do literally,literally,literally any thing to a car.u can give him a lawn mower,a hair dryer and some table legs and hell make a fukin car out of the thing.i wish I knew how to do the shyt he does.he just says he learned through trial and error,nobody ever taught him.now with his skills,he could be making a hell of a lot more money doing mechanic work than his current job but says if he did it everyday he isn't going to want to work on his own car or anyone elses if he does it for a living.

    so if ur into surfing work on the oil fields or gold mines.these people work 6 months a year and rake in 100k and are free to do whatever they want for the rest of the year.its your choice,avoid manual labor,it sucks and u will have no time to surf
     
  19. raddadbrad

    raddadbrad Well-Known Member

    Jan 10, 2015
    Custom home builder, You make good $$$ ,Live at the coast, and make your own schedule.....