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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #25 on: December 26, 2022, 01:09:19 PM »
How much would you need to do this easily?

And what part is easy? 2 years on an isolated island? Or working 80+ hours a week in the hospitality industry?


Two years is nothing if the pay is right. It's not in this case, but if I was half my age it might be....of course you'd be dealing with that version of me also, haha.

A real chef can make more than 70k almost anywhere. Hell people who run food programs for nursing homes make that and the food is terrible.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #26 on: December 26, 2022, 01:09:43 PM »
Yeah they want a couple to apply (which makes sense) and pay 140k in total.

Pay no rent and I assume food/drink would also be included as they are cooking meals for people.

US140k in America probably buys a house outright in some states?

Yes, in very small towns or more rural areas.

Not in cities.
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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #27 on: December 26, 2022, 01:53:45 PM »
If it had high speed internet and cable so I could stream movies I am pretty sure I could do it.  Reading the article -as is- it is the tourists/roomers that would bother me the most.  If it was just by myself or one other and no visitors, yeah I could do that.  Maybe even if it was just open to tourists like 10-5pm or something.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #28 on: December 26, 2022, 02:22:35 PM »
What about a scenario like the basis of The Shining movie?   Months long position as caretaker of a ski lodge that was closed.  Nothing to do but stay inside since the weather pretty much cancelled any outdoor activities. 

So you would have living space, well stocked with food and drinks (water, liquor, etc..)  But no internet, no possible outdoor activities, no gym.  (yes while a lodge may have a fitness center, let's just say in this case it doesn't - but you could devise your own with what was on hand)

I've done things like this before, only not as luxurious. No awesome, well-stocked kitchen, for example. I've spent quite a bit of time working alone (as well as fairly remote - with a few others in country) with no internet, no hot water, sometimes no bed for a few months. I enjoy it, but when you're doing it as part of a stressful job, it can definitely take it's toll physically and mentally.

Having no internet for more than a few weeks is shit - even for someone who likes reading. The first scenario sounds like hell, though. I would not be able to host people and 'serve them'. That would legit cause a 'here's Johnny' scenario.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #29 on: December 26, 2022, 02:29:47 PM »
I ought to be a headhunter. I found the perfect candidate.


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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #30 on: December 26, 2022, 05:12:35 PM »
140k in the bank all expenses paid

Thats a good job offer.

I think you'd get to keep 90k after taxes?

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #31 on: December 26, 2022, 06:40:59 PM »
I've done things like this before, only not as luxurious. No awesome, well-stocked kitchen, for example. I've spent quite a bit of time working alone (as well as fairly remote - with a few others in country) with no internet, no hot water, sometimes no bed for a few months. I enjoy it, but when you're doing it as part of a stressful job, it can definitely take it's toll physically and mentally.

Having no internet for more than a few weeks is shit - even for someone who likes reading. The first scenario sounds like hell, though. I would not be able to host people and 'serve them'. That would legit cause a 'here's Johnny' scenario.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #32 on: December 26, 2022, 07:33:59 PM »
You could do this or you’re convinced you can do it easily? 5 months is 20% of 24 months so you’re kind of going out on a limb saying you could do 24 months easily.
How much were you paid when you lived in the mountains for 5 months?

There's no way to be sure, but i think i could manage if i really wanted to.

When i lived in the mountains i was having a moment to find myself in my late 30's. Had quit my job and lived in a cabin my grandfather built in the 30's. I felt like my life was getting out of control after traveling all of the world for 7 years due to work.

Best thing i ever did, being a recluse for 5 months changed my life.

I can go months with zero human contact and be perfectly content.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #33 on: December 26, 2022, 07:46:24 PM »
There's no way to be sure, but i think i could manage if i really wanted to.

When i lived in the mountains i was having a moment to find myself in my late 30's. Had quit my job and lived in a cabin my grandfather built in the 30's. I felt like my life was getting out of control after traveling all of the world for 7 years due to work.

Best thing i ever did, being a recluse for 5 months changed my life.

I can go months with zero human contact and be perfectly content.

Good take. And good for you taking time to reconnect to yourself.

There’s no doubt that people possess the ability to do this. The internet (in terms of being available to everyone) is 25 years old? Smart phones are 15 years old? Many of us have lived without these creature comforts and could again it would just be a learning process.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #34 on: December 26, 2022, 07:52:48 PM »
I could quite easily do that - the having to cook & deal with potential entitled arseholes is the deal breaker.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #35 on: December 26, 2022, 08:29:16 PM »
I could quite easily do that - the having to cook & deal with potential entitled arseholes is the deal breaker.

I don’t think the isolation is the hard part, it’s dealing with the guests that makes it difficult.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #36 on: December 27, 2022, 08:48:47 AM »
I don’t think the isolation is the hard part, it’s dealing with the guests that makes it difficult.

I think the same.  It would be easier without the daily asshats coming over.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #37 on: December 27, 2022, 08:50:47 AM »
If it had high speed internet and cable so I could stream movies I am pretty sure I could do it.  Reading the article -as is- it is the tourists/roomers that would bother me the most.  If it was just by myself or one other and no visitors, yeah I could do that.  Maybe even if it was just open to tourists like 10-5pm or something.

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #38 on: December 27, 2022, 09:12:28 AM »

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #39 on: December 27, 2022, 01:28:02 PM »
Reminds me of the movie the lighthouse with William Defoe and Robert Pattinson

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Re: How many GBers could do this job - Quarter Million + in 2 years
« Reply #40 on: December 27, 2022, 01:29:07 PM »
Reminds me of the movie the lighthouse with William Defoe and Robert Pattinson

Great movie!
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