Yeah, but Ted, I think he is in North America judging by the terminology; you may want to look into the transferability of your course credentials if you are aiming to work there. Also consider studying there, as it will make a visa much easier to get.

I may be able to get you a welding gig in Vancouver if you would be interested in that - was recently talking to a guy who said he could not get decent welders for love nor money - which opens it up to overseas people. Pay was pretty reasonable too. PM me when you get your quals if you are interested.

The U.S doesn't really interest me.

Canada does.... But I'm a couple of years off being a good welder.

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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.

There are so many people from overseas in Alberta right now working, they can't get the man power for theses jobs. You can make decent money just being a labourer for the time being. Lots of camp jobs too if thats what your into, they pay for your lodging, food, you hop on a bus to go to work. You can literally save 100 % of your earnings. Downside to camps tho it can seem like a jail after a while. After 21 or 30 days working straight, that week off seems like 2 days and its back to work for another long haul. All you have to remember is its not forever lol.

-Scott

sorry jumping in a bit late to this thread

i've actually thoroughly enjoyed my job untill recently (apart from one short episode in '96 when it all went to shyte due to a management change...) but this last year life has dealt us some heavy blows which have somewhat changed my priorities & the company directors have shown themselves to be somewhat lacking in compassion or understanding & after years of "flexibility" on my part have been singlarly inflexable in return, so screw 'em, i want out asap & am now actively looking & have told them so.

As described in a previous post to this thread, I proclaimed that "I am a happy man" and in context this could be understood in terms of my "job" as beach comer with the advantage of a very advanced metal detector.

As I continue to read this thread I have become more and more impressed, not only with the earnestness of each contribution, but with the levels of intelligence and abilities demonstrated, that absence of this thread I would not have imagined. I admit, this is my lack of perception. And, of course, ignoring any geo-political preferences, that in themselves are not representative of the true wit and wisdom of the authors.

My point is this, I owe more than just "I am a happy man" to this thread. After several days and nights analysis I have come away with this understanding of why.

One would have to read Zecharia Sitchin's descriptions of the
Annunaki of 450,000 years ago and how homo erectus became homo sapiens, for the purpose of providing labor for gold mining operations to understand my point of view.

After applying much of my attention since my last post answering the question of why I am happy with my "job" of beach coming, I have come to the conclusion that it is in line with an ancient goal with which I was tasked by space travelers called the Annunaki.

xfiltrate

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Xfiltrate I just re-read this 4 times. I have no idea what your talking about LOL. Sometimes when I read your posts I'm not quite sure if your just taking the piss, indulging in mind altering substances or your one crazy beach combing loon. But as always looking forward to your next mind altering take on the deep questions of life. BTW beach combing in Spain sounds like a pretty fine way to make a living. The Annunaki would be mighty proud. Enjoy!

My best answer to your multiple choice quiz - all of the above.


For my particular post in question you really have to read Zecharia Sitchin's books for a reasonable understanding of what I tried to explain in a few words.

And thanks for the spelling correction I guess it is "beach comber" and not "beach comer" although parts of my original post this thread might make an argument for my spelling.

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