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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Oct 12, 2013 - 02:07pm PT
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I didn't know this occupation existed until this morning and pg.498 of John McPhee's Annals of The Former World, in Book 4. Assembling California.
Ophiolitologist.
Could be good outoor work in California studying Cordilleran ophiolites;)
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Oct 12, 2013 - 02:18pm PT
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Workin my dream job right now. Working with wounded, injured and ill Marines and sailors trying to help them get to a better point in their lives. Without too many details, 25 years in the field of sports medicine has lead to this job and it is the dream job for me!
Also had the dream job of getting to take care of my wife Kelly, or better said, taking care of each other for the last 40 years, 33 years of it in marriage.
Peace
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Oct 12, 2013 - 05:06pm PT
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I'll participate with a twist on it... more focusing on dream hobbies than dream job.
I don't feel a burning passion for my job or any career that I can imagine, but I am very grateful and content and satisfied with my job. Tons of autonomy, I can focus on solving problems that I think are interesting and important problems to solve (not in the change the world kinda way, but doing my piece as a useful cog in the machine), financially it pays very well compared to most "follow your dream" type jobs, and I have tons of flexibility to control my schedule, go through phases of not working much if I need it and can make it up later if I want. In my present circumstances, I don't think I could imagine a better job for me.
I am super excited and looking forward to a new development in one of my two major hobbies (climbing and music). After moving to southern California in January, I've been looking for folks to make music with. It's really hard to find people who have similar musical skill level, similar taste and style preference, similar levels of ambition (e.g. "we're gonna be #1 and go on world tour! vs. jamming in the basement vs. play out once in a while), and then having good personal chemistry and reliability of the people and no financial or job or family dramas or other things that get in the way of making a commitment to get together reliably.
Well, it seems like I've hit the jackpot. About a month ago I came together with 3 other dudes on a 4-way musical blind date. We had a great first session, a week late another great session, 3rd week one of the guys was excited about bringing a lady singer in, and then he says he's never heard her sing but wanted to show us pictures. I'm thinking "oh boy looks like the sausage is doing all the thinking, is this going to be a problem?" Well she showed up and she has an awesome voice and skill to control it and stylistically a perfect fit. So now we're cruisin' with 5 good musicians that are compatible in every way that matters for a band. We practice at my house, so I don't even have to go anywhere when we're done. That's my dream coming true!
I haven't prioritized much time for climbing this year. I accept that as a phase while I'm focusing on other stuff. Cleaning up old an old mess in my life continues to be time consuming, but aside from that I'm right where I want to be with the balance of stuff in my life that I like, and more excited about my future than any point in a long time.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 12, 2013 - 05:36pm PT
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Nice to hear from you all. It's encouraging to all of us :D
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Oct 12, 2013 - 05:40pm PT
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Marlow ... I hear you.
Sing...
I would write and sing... all the time.
I currently work and have worked for a non-profit the last 4+ years, one of 4 staff members... among 40+ RN's (awesome, great, family like combo... no lie) and we help low income individuals become C.N.A.'s, a nice stepping stone to Nursing.
I love my job, stress and all...
I'm kind of helping men and women make their dreams come true ...
but it's the singing that gets me, every time ... the best release.
~peace
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hossjulia
climber
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Oct 12, 2013 - 06:49pm PT
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"cubicles kill"
God I hope not, I think my dream job is going to involve cubicles, with beer, a tiki head, table laden with yummy snacks, paper airplanes, guys saying "Hey dude, whatup?" and all other manner of assorted zanniness.
Just wish Ammon was still there.
Seriously, After a week at Patagonia U, I feel like I'm dreaming. So it must be a dream job.
Yup, I am one happy camper, cubicle and all.
NICE eKat, princess of the north woods, tis an important job you have there, enjoy.
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10b4me
Ice climber
Bishop/Flagstaff
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Oct 12, 2013 - 07:28pm PT
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don't think I could go back to a cubicle. maybe, if it was worth it.
spent most of my vocational career glued to a computer as a mechanical designer. Lots of stress.
my dream job is: 1)my avocation, photography, 2)not in California
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Oct 12, 2013 - 07:47pm PT
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Dream job 1 was seeing my son get "launched"
Dream job 2 is watching him take on the world. I'd like to hang on long enough to be a Grandma. But he's young (22) so I think he should take his time.
Other than that, retirement, and some consulting gigs allow me to spend a lot of time road trippin' , sailing and doing the things I love. So I think I'm living my dream, too!
Susan
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barry ohm
Trad climber
escondido, ca
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Oct 12, 2013 - 09:16pm PT
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My dream job would be Trustafarian! but since I'm a construction bum I'm looking at retiring in 2 years at 55 moving to a mountain town and becoming a ski lift mechanic.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 12, 2013 - 10:59pm PT
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Barry, an Escondidoite. Have I ever met you at Nomad Ventures where I have worked? Lynne
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MisterE
climber
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Oct 12, 2013 - 11:48pm PT
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I don't know what my dream job is, but I got my dream girl and we got an exit strategy to fairer lands.
That's something, huh?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 12, 2013 - 11:50pm PT
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Mister E, that's awesome....what are the fairer lands, if I might ask?
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Oct 13, 2013 - 08:39am PT
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@Nut- I'm kinda in your camp. I like a job that isn't stressful and allows time for hobbies. I actually really enjoy my health-food store job (which unfortunately I'll have to quit in a year). I work with nice people and I get 3 days off a week to work on stained glass and go climbing. They are flexible about time off. My main passion is climbing these days so I'm generally fine with any job that pays the bills and doesn't eat up all my time trying to make ends meet.
Nut:I can focus on solving problems that I think are interesting and important problems to solve (not in the change the world kinda way, but doing my piece as a useful cog in the machine),
I'm also someone who gets a lot of satisfaction out of solving problems. I actually wouldn't mind going to work for the Access Fund and/or ASCA. Not sure if any of those people even get paid.
@Lynne- E and I have started our exit-LA plan. If all goes as planned we will be living in Bishop this time next year.
@Ekat-- that's a pretty special place you are custodian of. Looks amazing.
So I guess in reality, I'd like to win the lottery so I can climb and do volunteer work for the climbing community all the time.:)
Edit: Did this just boil down to, "I want to be Ken Yager"?
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Ryan Tetz
Trad climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Oct 13, 2013 - 11:06am PT
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I'm a nurse too. It works out most of the time to work hard and play hard. Good lifestyle for single people imo. Hard to get longer amounts of time off for long trips if you want to work a regular job. I haven't tried the travel nurse thing, but job oppurtunities are tighter lately. New grad nurses are waiting a year for employment. Who knows where it will go in the next few years with health care changes and economy?
There's not a lot of concrete answers in this thread? Maybe that has to do with the economy too. Lots of the usual teacher/firefighter/government jobs I suppose.
I'd love to work more seasonal somehow!
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Tan Slacks
climber
Joshua Tree
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Oct 13, 2013 - 11:41am PT
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I was lucky enough to fall into Para-medicine over twenty years ago. I have always enjoyed the idea that I am going to work and giving rather than taking, it makes getting up in the morning easier for me.
17 years ago I was lucky enough to start flying air rescue. Years and years of flying have been rewarding, scary and down right fun. In the last six years, I'm still flying in the back of a Huey, but now I am contracted on a Marine base, flying all the Air Medevac's on a very large Marine training range AND even more exciting is the training with all these young men and women in calling in Medevac's, treating and triage in the field. Keeping themselves and their partners safe. Besides, the work schedule is the best. I am more rewarded now than ever and I have discovered an incredible admiration for our United States Marines. I hope I can continue to do this job for quite a bit longer.
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10b4me
Ice climber
Bishop/Flagstaff
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Oct 13, 2013 - 11:58am PT
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Skip,
The Access Fund just posted an opening for their Conservation team. It's a two person gig that travels to various climbing areas promoting conservation. It's a paying gig, and they supply the rig(jeep Cherokee). Runs from January to November.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Oct 13, 2013 - 12:01pm PT
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^^BaDOOM! That's awesome!!
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Oct 13, 2013 - 05:12pm PT
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Thanks for the catch Steve...I just checked the website. It says they are only taking pre-paired teams with "proven trail-building expertise" (which I don't have). The timing is horrible too with us moving next year. I'll keep an eye on the website for 2015 though.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Oct 13, 2013 - 07:34pm PT
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I want that Coors Light delivery gig.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 13, 2013 - 08:06pm PT
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The best part of this thread is the wonderful variety of answers. You are all the best and I treasure this community, the people and your amazing resourcefulness and I hope to hear more of your stories.
I am not in a situation where I feel I have achieved all I can. Pushing on into frontiers never entered before is not quite so scary anymore. (Think frozen like a deer in headlights before:) ) But it takes a lot of thinking, discipline, humbleness and the ability to re evaluate when things aren't working to pursue a dream.
It's wonderful to have encouragement like some of you provided this summer.
I've never had a dream job that was easy.....but challenge keeps you rolling.
Cheers, lynne
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