iluvtofly 0 #26 March 11, 2009 Last summer every single jump I did was paid for by packing. The summer prior to that I started packing. Like you I wasn't to sure of my packing. But some brave experienced jumpers said that there was no better way to learn then practice so they let me pack for them. Eventually it got to where I could pack an experienced or student rig in just under 5 minutes and a tandem in about 15. Just keep at it and you'll get there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #27 March 11, 2009 I got my ratings early on, and taught Saturdays to fun jump Sundays... Then started doing paying demos & teaching while still in college, later came the Tandem rating...now I just sell my children's body parts for medical research in South America. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #28 March 11, 2009 Thanks for the eye!I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #29 March 11, 2009 Quote Marry an Anesthesiologist! No shit. For $250,000 a year I'd marry an anesthesiologist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifell 0 #30 March 11, 2009 Move to some place where it's cold in the winter, I started jumping last year and was always broke but then winter came around and not only did I buy a brand new suit, pro-track, wrist alti and helmet but I also saved up 3500$ (and counting) for jump tickets this summer... Winter only sucks when it's winter, when it's over your glad it was there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_d_sucks 0 #31 March 11, 2009 QuoteI deliver pizzas...it sucks I don't recommend it. I deliver food too, it totally blows. I also used to make sandwiches at subway, and that blew worse. Before that I participated in psychology experiments at my school and before that I sold plasma I considered nude modeling for the art school, but never did it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #32 March 11, 2009 When I spontaneously hit the road, I like to pick up some Day Labor at places like Labor Ready, Home Depot...etc Delivering Pizzas is awesome...it's the 2nd funest job I've had...easy 500-600 bucks a week (results may vary) for racing around in your car with the radio blasting....usually cool people too. If you got some creative skills, freelance media jobs work quite well...tis the season. Also, in your case...I'm sure you can always find some poor guys ass to kick for a few bones.Telemarketing works too, but that's a job that really sucks...unless you can do it from your lap top computer at home or where ever. There's also a whole world of opportunity online...even things like affiliate programs can be very lucrative, if not, just a decent amount of extra cash. Also, buy around 1ooo shares of Ford or GM stock...the choice is yours.Oh yeah....and poker....just be very careful and play conservatively. Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #33 March 11, 2009 Professional assassin.....and I stocked groceries at the base commissary in 29 Palms. Pay was good but a lot of BS. It was worth it though. Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #34 March 11, 2009 Quote Quote Marry an Anesthesiologist! No shit. For $250,000 a year I'd marry an anesthesiologist. You know, you might get lucky. I hear they actually let women do that job now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #35 March 11, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Marry an Anesthesiologist! No shit. For $250,000 a year I'd marry an anesthesiologist. You know, you might get lucky. I hear they actually let women do that job now. B A M ! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1960 0 #36 March 11, 2009 Workin 60-70 hours a week. Makes for a long week but a great weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #37 March 11, 2009 Quote I got my ratings early on, and taught Saturdays to fun jump Sundays... Me too. My nickname became "Johnny Jumpmaster". Now with a Tandem and AFF rating I split about 50-50 between fun jumps with Vskydiver and work jumps. Made about $5K last year and didn't take home a dime of it, just kept it on the books. Luckily I have a good accountant that amortizes my equipment and deducts my mileage, repacks, license fees and training jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #38 March 11, 2009 Luckily I have a good accountant that amortizes my equipment and deducts my mileage, repacks, license fees and training jumps. Me-2...do a few demos and get airfare & mileage as well ! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #39 March 11, 2009 Quote Workin 60-70 hours a week. Makes for a long week but a great weekend. Only if you're paid by the hour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #40 March 11, 2009 Quote Only if you're paid by the hour. Ouch, I've been a salaried slave before.Takes a lot of pay to make that worthwhile. I much prefer to be on the clock, like my present job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #41 March 11, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Marry an Anesthesiologist! No shit. For $250,000 a year I'd marry an anesthesiologist. You know, you might get lucky. I hear they actually let women do that job now. A woman would be nice but for $250K a year I really don't care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #42 March 11, 2009 Quote A woman would be nice but for $250K a year I really don't care. I visited a corporate flight department in Alabama once. I walked in and saw a P51, T6, and T28 and said "Wow, does he have a daughter my age?" Ducked under a wing and walked in to a B25 and the most pristine DC3 I've ever seen. "Hell, does he have any sons my age". It is all about prioritiesYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #43 March 11, 2009 To feed my skydiving habit... I got a fucking job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPilk 0 #44 March 11, 2009 Quote Marry an Anesthesiologist! or you can be married to a CRNA! U know how much i love you, even if you're my sugar mamma!!"Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #45 March 12, 2009 QuoteTo feed my skydiving habit... I got a fucking job. Like I always heard..... Theres only one place to go when your broke. To fucking work!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banesanura 1 #46 March 13, 2009 I'm in a bit of a tricky place right now. I have to decide whether or not to stay in Atlanta or go back to Chicago. With that- I can't start working in GA and then just leave if I decide to go back to IL. I've been doing pro dom work here in Atlanta. But I miss having a normal job, and a predicable income. Once I decide where I am living, then I will start finding a vanilla job. Until then its just ass kicking until I figure out what I am doing.Best Girl Scout Ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #47 March 13, 2009 Until then its just ass kicking until I figure out what I am doing. Funny...that's how I decided to raise my kids! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 0 #48 March 13, 2009 sell plasma. Easy 60+ bucks a week.In the Navy, you can't put your hands in your pockets but I was always told not to put my hands in my pockets by people with their hands in their pockets. Kinda funny huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #49 March 14, 2009 Quote Until then its just ass kicking until I figure out what I am doing. Ass kicking? That's all? What about nipple twisting, stilettoing dicks and pissing on people's faces? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #50 March 14, 2009 Quote Quote Until then its just ass kicking until I figure out what I am doing. Ass kicking? That's all? What about nipple twisting, stilettoing dicks and pissing on people's faces? Sounds like a normal Saturday night at the DZ... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
