View Full Version : Jobs that pay well, and nobody wants to do?
hvnit2gd
09-13-2008, 21:41
Are there any jobs/careers that pay well that nobody wants, or have less interest than your typical cop, teachers, etc... careers? Just curious.
USMCsilver
09-13-2008, 21:42
Garbage man.
Plumber.
The two which cross my mind first.
Annoyedgrunt
09-13-2008, 21:43
Computer programmer. Computer technician. Lots of computer-oriented jobs can pay a lot, more than I make as a welder anyway, but I just couldn't do it. I couldn't sit on my ass for 10 hours a day behind a monitor in a cubicle somewhere. Nope, couldn't do it.
Roughneck or work for a companys like Schlumberge (sp?) that work with natural gas out in the middle of nowhere working 90+ hours a week for a few months at a time. The pay is great but thats because of the lack of people able or willing to do it.
Computer programmer. Computer technician. Lots of computer-oriented jobs can pay a lot, more than I make as a welder anyway, but I just couldn't do it. I couldn't sit on my ass for 10 hours a day behind a monitor in a cubicle somewhere. Nope, couldn't do it.
So what do you do if you don't mind my asking?
TacoPower
09-13-2008, 21:46
Computer programmer. Computer technician. Lots of computer-oriented jobs can pay a lot, more than I make as a welder anyway, but I just couldn't do it. I couldn't sit on my ass for 10 hours a day behind a monitor in a cubicle somewhere. Nope, couldn't do it.
I don't have a cubicle but I do sit for long periods of time.. I like it.
You can get entry level IT jobs for KBR right now that pay really well if you like sand.
Glock&KimberLady
09-13-2008, 21:49
So what do you do if you don't mind my asking?
Javelin...read slower... :supergrin:
Computer programmer. Computer technician. Lots of computer-oriented jobs can pay a lot, more than I make as a welder anyway, but I just couldn't do it. I couldn't sit on my ass for 10 hours a day behind a monitor in a cubicle somewhere. Nope, couldn't do it.
USMCsilver
09-13-2008, 21:51
GKL...you're a WELDER? Whowouldathunkit? Never knew that about you. Congrats! Not many chicks (hehehe) in that position. Hell, not many ride dirt either, so double mad props!
Javelin...read slower... :supergrin:
Busted! :embarassed::rofl:
mortician
underwater welder
Hitman
Easterbrook
09-13-2008, 21:56
Sales!
itisbruno
09-13-2008, 22:00
Proctologist
Glock&KimberLady
09-13-2008, 22:01
GKL...you're a WELDER? Whowouldathunkit? Never knew that about you. Congrats! Not many chicks (hehehe) in that position. Hell, not many ride dirt either, so double mad props!
USMCSilver....
READ THE WHOLE THREAD
:rofl:
I was quoting AnnoyedGrunt for the edification of Javelin. :supergrin:
I'm a housewife, mon! Okay, I'm a housewife nee dirtbike rider, but still, a welder! That would put me in the high house of apocrypha, don't you think?
Though about bein' a welder. I can MIG and stick pretty well from being in the Auto bidness for a while, but Ya'll do some crazy crap, hot as ALL HELL in full leathers too, even hotter if you don't wear them. LoL.
agentl074
09-13-2008, 22:30
I think ya'll got most of them. CIA operator N-OC would probably be another one.
USMCsilver
09-13-2008, 22:34
USMCSilver....
READ THE WHOLE THREAD
Well, damn. I did read the whole thing...but just didn't notice the poster. Just hit on the quote.
Oh well - you go girl! Still tryin' to get a hang of the dirt on my dual-sport KLX250S. Got both feet wet today (and the bike kinda dirty); it was fun! :supergrin:
jbutenhoff
09-13-2008, 22:40
I have a cousin who works on the radio towers doing maintenance. He makes good money, but it is not exactly a safe job!
Crime scene clean-up...death scene/accident photographer for insurance company...High-tension power line repair person.
Targettarget
09-13-2008, 23:41
Computer programmer. Computer technician. Lots of computer-oriented jobs can pay a lot, more than I make as a welder anyway, but I just couldn't do it. I couldn't sit on my ass for 10 hours a day behind a monitor in a cubicle somewhere. Nope, couldn't do it.
Dude, if a computer technician makes more than you, I would suggest finding a new employer. Welders in my neck of the woods are $35-40/hour as an employee or $1000/day with your own truck working in Fort McMurray.
MallNinja4Hire
09-13-2008, 23:47
Truck driving in the sandbox comes to mind
The Pontificator
09-14-2008, 00:01
Bathing Rosie O'Donnell :rofl:
Deradius
09-14-2008, 00:03
Find the episode guide for "Dirty Jobs" with Mike Rowe.
Porkchop
09-14-2008, 00:24
barf bag tester
chevydriver
09-14-2008, 00:26
Pimp. :)
I have a cousin who works on the radio towers doing maintenance. He makes good money, but it is not exactly a safe job!
Yeah I had a cell phone tower job offered to me. We'll say about 6 digits.....
Mild Bill
09-14-2008, 00:34
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/Mild_Bill/Novelty%20Photos/EneMan.jpg
oily_oink
09-14-2008, 01:50
Power Lineman
I don't know how much they make, but I wouldn't do that job!
Power Lineman
I'm trying to find a job doing that now.
NateHodge
09-14-2008, 02:06
Well, If you want to move to Grand Junction, Colorado, and have oilfield experience, then you can go to work for my company making somewhere around 10-12k a month. The district manager over the Grand Jusction district is based out of our office, and he tried to recruit me the other day for 15K+ a month up there.
The job? Wireline.
Well, If you want to move to Grand Junction, Colorado, and have oilfield experience, then you can go to work for my company making somewhere around 10-12k a month. The district manager over the Grand Jusction district is based out of our office, and he tried to recruit me the other day for 15K+ a month up there.
The job? Wireline.
Give me the phone number to that place, oh **** no experience :(
Historian
09-14-2008, 03:35
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tzga6qAaBA
High Voltage Cable Inspection
I work with computers in a cube. But welding sounds better. :supergrin:
Tower Maintenance dude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8s9b2yzfdg
I have done crime scene photography. Yuck.
good welders who are able to qualify are in short supply and pay is good. i see alot that "can weld pretty good" from being in the car repair or working on the farm sort of jobs can't do anything as far as passing a test or RT examination.
I clean up Explosives and Military ordnance that was dumped or left by the military back in the early 1900's, this includes the clean up of old chemical weapons materials.
This job also keeps me away from my wife and kids for most of the year. The only perk of this job is I get payed well.
Oh yeah the job title is Unexploded Ordnance Technician.
longgonedays
09-14-2008, 07:02
mortician
underwater welder
Hitman
Underwater mortician
I clean up Explosives and Military ordnance that was dumped or left by the military back in the early 1900's, this includes the clean up of old chemical weapons materials.
This job also keeps me away from my wife and kids for most of the year. The only perk of this job is I get payed well.
Oh yeah the job title is Unexploded Ordnance Technician.
Just out of curiosity what kind of education does someone have to have in order to get that job?
I have no wife and kids and I'm looking for a new career path.
Just out of curiosity what kind of education does someone have to have in order to get that job?
I have no wife and kids and I'm looking for a new career path.
Most of us in this field are Ex-Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians.
hpracing007
09-14-2008, 08:54
Bathing Rosie O'Donnell :rofl:
I think I'd lead her though one of those "touchless" car washes. Big emphasis on touchless :faint:
Sales!
Very good sales people do make good money and make even better once they hit management positions. One of my co-workers said, "I wouldn't want a job where they told me I could only make a certain amount a month".
Very optimistic statement and definately not for everybody. I'm gonna see how it pans out myself, been kinda rough on me, with the hours, stress, and all.
Most of us in this field are Ex-Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians.
Well I guess that counts me out. I worked aircraft electronics.
I understand there is a course offered in Texas that teaches this kind of material but from what little reading I've done the field is dominated by former military EOD people.
Thanks anyway.
windplex
09-14-2008, 09:14
good welders who are able to qualify are in short supply and pay is good. i see alot that "can weld pretty good" from being in the car repair or working on the farm sort of jobs can't do anything as far as passing a test or RT examination.
+1
I can get by with mig tig and stick from tech college training. However nothing pretty nor water tight -- know it. I greatly admire welders who can run a consistent and beautiful bead all day long and pass the tests! They are worth what they receive!
windplex
09-14-2008, 09:17
The jobs have some of these elements in common:
- danger
- dirty
- war zone work
- physically difficult
- unusual hours (month on month off for instance)
- low prestige (trash comes to mind)
- requires technical proficiency not all have the capability to learn
- undesriable (usually includes one or more of above)
windplex
09-14-2008, 09:21
Engineers are in short supply especially battery engineers.
Healthcare jobs in admin available -- billings all levels
+1 sales always has paid among the highest of all when done well and industry / product chosen well. Problem is not all can sell and fewer can handle the daily rejection and go to the next call and sell again.
Computer systems -- if you get certified by microsoft in systems you are prepared to pull down a high salary and earn it.
Well I guess that counts me out. I worked aircraft electronics.
I understand there is a course offered in Texas that teaches this kind of material but from what little reading I've done the field is dominated by former military EOD people.
Thanks anyway.
you are correct there is a course at Texas A&M but like you said the field is dominated by former EOD Techs.
RyanSBHF
09-14-2008, 21:28
Septic System Specialist. It's a ****ty job but someone's gotta do it.
misskitty5077
09-14-2008, 22:40
GKL...you're a WELDER? Whowouldathunkit? Never knew that about you. Congrats! Not many chicks (hehehe) in that position. Hell, not many ride dirt either, so double mad props!
<-- knows how to weld :whistling:
Correctional Officer, a lot of people say they wouldn't like it but its not a bad job once you get used to it.
wolfman97
09-14-2008, 23:30
Dude, if a computer technician makes more than you, I would suggest finding a new employer. Welders in my neck of the woods are $35-40/hour as an employee or $1000/day with your own truck working in Fort McMurray.
I am a computer tech and the last time I worked for as little as $40 an hour was almost thirty years ago.
Bathing Rosie O'Donnell
barf bag tester
Duplicate answers are not allowed!!!
:supergrin:
MallNinja4Hire
09-15-2008, 00:22
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tzga6qAaBA
High Voltage Cable Inspection. After watching that I am convinced those guys have huge and I do mean huge
http://www.lakewoodconferences.com/direct/dbimage/50315829/Color_Sponge_Rubber_Balls.jpg
Utterly amazing
gynecologist
I do that part-time...
Historian
09-15-2008, 06:45
After watching that I am convinced those guys have huge and I do mean huge
Utterly amazing
I have a buddy from a past life who is a pilot who drops these guys off at their location of choice. Normally, it's in remote locations. But none-the-less flying up right next to the lines is a pretty gutsy thing too.
Anyway. I think it looks like a lot of fun. I'd try it. :supergrin: You only make one mistake.
Kind of like bomb disposal. You only blow yourself up once.
windplex
09-15-2008, 06:58
entrepreneur.
unlimited upside.
high risk of failure (by stats.) and risk of loosing savings and time.
Military. Pays better than many expect. Not for everyone. Lot's of job choices. Can suck real bad (think sandbox), can be awesome (think Europe).
Toxic cleanup. Got a buddy who's been doing it for 25 years, in the same place, making really good coin, working for the Feds. Makes me wonder about career choices sometimes.
Glockerel
09-15-2008, 07:06
I was a tree surgeon for a few years. We had trouble getting good people. All free climbing to the top, rope and saddle work only- no spikes.
Not too many of them over 50.
Traveling
09-15-2008, 07:46
gynecologist
Yeah.. with the malpractice...
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