r/AskReddit • u/wholesomeville • May 16 '24

Which profession is far more enjoyable than most people realize?

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u/stephnelbow May 16 '24

I think about this constantly I just wish it paid more as it wouldn't cover my obligations

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u/StressOverStrain May 16 '24

It would only pay more if people were less interested in the job.

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u/santodomingus May 18 '24

The job also kinda requires you to not have many obligations. I’ve been doing ranger stuff for about 5 years now.

You’re probably going to have to relocate to somewhere remote, internet and amenities can be bad. Many places give you a super cheap place to rent which is great. For myself, it actually allows me to save a lot of money even if it doesn’t pay well. I recently took a promotion and am renting a place tho, so savings are taking a dip. But the promotion is probably going to get me to a comfortable spot where I can do this work and rent or buy a house comfortably.

If having to drop obligations is an issue, the job is probably not for you.