Jobs for the average surfer

LelandCuz

Billy Hamilton status
Mar 21, 2011
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How about a bahtendah? Can sleep in and catch the late AM session, don't have to deal with needy diners (only drunks).
Yeah, that too. Depends on the gig but in most situations you get off earlier as a waiter so you can get to sleep at a normal time. Also, more waiting positions available and more coworkers to swap shifts with so more flexibility.
 

Dekerwild

OTF status
Jul 28, 2017
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I work in sales and make a residual income each month while clients is on the books....worked my ass off for 3-5 years building a book of business the pays me each month when I don’t fell like like working.....and now only really work 5 months a year during premium sales period scheduling appointments around waves off course... I then travel, relax the rest of year with no debt to hold me back.... it’s not the kind of job I envisioned myself doing when I was in my 20’s but I don’t let the job define me but instead allow the job to provide for what can then define me...
 
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Leaverite

Rabbitt Bartholomew status
Dec 19, 2017
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Got a chance to be a part of a new, online California community college pilot program. Everything is web based, work from home. A couple of co workers have already resigned from our local community college
to participate. Still will be eligible for either CalPERS or CalSTRS as retirement options and receive the same service credit.
 

casa_mugrienta

Duke status
Apr 13, 2008
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Petak Island
Graveyard shift janitor. You can call yourself a custodian if it makes you feel better.
Male prostitute.
Honestly, both of the above are probably the best answers here.

Male escort you make your own hours. If you're young, in shape, and know how to perform and be a gentleman I'd say go for it. You can make plenty of money with minimal work (mostly evenings) and surf a ton.

Night shift janitor has been the job for more than a few surf addicts over the years as well, for obvious reasons.
 
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Leaverite

Rabbitt Bartholomew status
Dec 19, 2017
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I have a good friend who is a practitioner of the janitorial arts. A long time local surfer.who surfs during the day and cleans porcelain after the sun goes down.He works for the state so he is going to get a full pension.
 

xxx

Nep status
Nov 18, 2006
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The first 5 years as an operating engineer, I dredged. I had a board with me where ever we were working, as there were waves somewhere within 10 minutes of the dock.
 

gbg

Miki Dora status
Jan 22, 2006
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If you are an east coast or gulf coast surfer, you need a flexible schedule or you will rarely score. Gotta be able to get to it when that wind switches.
 

hammies

Duke status
Apr 8, 2006
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Every job has its pluses and minuses. Gov't jobs are among the most inflexible, rule-based gigs on the planet. Teaching is great with summers off but you'll be working 50 - 60 hours a week 40 weeks a year and you'll need 5 years of college. Engineers make $$$ but you need a BSEE or whatever, hope you're good at high-end math. Restaurant jobs are great but you can really feel like a loser if you wake up at age 32 and realize you have to do something else but your options are just not there and you blew all your money on Indo trips (this happened to a guy I knew). The trades are a good option but can be really hard on your body, long-term. Best bet: plan on making enough money so you don't have to move inland.
 

rts265

Phil Edwards status
Oct 19, 2007
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I was serious about engineering. It was the last thing I ever thought I’d get into. Was at community college and could have taken college algebra and be done with math but said fuck it and took trig. I loved it. Calculus was a breeze. Algebra is the hardest of maths imo. I go to work when I want. Take breaks when I want. Leave when I want. Just do a good job and you have a lot of freedom.

I don’t have many friends at work though Lol
 

PPK96754

Miki Dora status
Apr 15, 2015
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Well, 60 years ago I started in Food & Beverage at $.75 cents an hour. Have been in in and out of the restaurant trade for years because got a free meal or two on a shift, made descent coin from tips and wages and could surf most every day.

As a carpenters helper / laborer when I first got in $15.00 an hour and I worked my azz off but did my job and eventually got a raise to $20.00 an hour and most of my jobs were Cash, paid every Friday. $800.00 a week, cash in the pocket. Got to $25.00 an hour, $1000.00 a week. Don't find cash jobs too often. You need to be frugal, have a goal down the line & save your $$$'s.
Have done environmental work removing underground fuel storage tanks and under ground fuel lines. Rebuilding gas stations, installing fuel tanks and taking over a station and running it.
I've been a jack of all trades kinda person, have been able to travel and live in a couple of exotic places and found work within the food and beverage industry. Certainly not a big pay day, but having job and a pay check every other week is really saying that you're willing to work, be capable and to mesh into the working environment of what your employer requires from you.
Do your job, be consistent, get along with your fellow employees, be nice to folks in your daily activities and small things will come to you and aid you in your down the line goal.
Always knew that I could get a job in food and bev ..... Anywhere. I've been a dishwasher to a general manager. People got to eat, drink and be served. If you're good with the general public, can take the BS that is sometimes handed out & can still move on because you have a goal, then it might be for you. But with any job or task at hand, you have to work at it, be good at what you do and get along with your fellow workers and ... just be nice to folks and yourself ... Patience and hard work to achieve your goal .... and free time to surf.
 
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