Why this job is worth it...

bike21

bike21

9-5 Ruins Lives
So stepping away from all of the troubles that plague our industry for a moment, I wanted to share what keeps me coming back to work each week (besides a halfway decent paycheck). :)

My wife and I hit 3 countries this year, which was an impressive feat in and of itself since I have been on reserve for over two years and have very little time off. Australia, New Zealand and Spain pins were added to our giant map on the wall.

So to those considering this career, if travel is your thing it is still very much worth it when you find yourself relaxing on the Mediterranean, sipping champagne in first class, exploring the back alleys of a many thousand year old village, eating weird food from a menu you can't read...the list goes on. Besides, I can't imagine actually forking out $24k for a first class to seat to Sydney :)

Catching the bus - Malaga, Spain
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Nerja, Spain
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Sunrise - Nerja, Spain
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Nerja, Spain
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Readying for the morning catch - Nerja, Spain
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Adios Nerja!
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And now a few from down under...



Almost there!
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Akaroa, New Zealand
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Outside of Queenstown, NZ
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Milford Sound, NZ
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Franz Josef Glacier, NZ
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Not a bad view - Abel Tasman National Park, NZ
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Christchurch Airport, NZ
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Only way to fly - UAL first class on a 747 - somewhere over the Pacific
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Street art - Melbourne, Australia
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Pretty - Yarra Valley, OZ
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The happy couple :)
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More photos here if you like...

http://www.nicklasurephotography.com/Travel

So keep to the grind and keep building those hours. It is my sincere hope this industry turns around some day and we can all get back to (and start for the noobs) hopping around the globe and enjoying the fruits of our labor.

Cheers!



Disclaimer: After reviewing the 'fake' photo thread, all pictures are of course copyrighted by me. If you want to use them for any reason, just PM me and I just might be able to help you out :)
 
Awesome pictures. I like the "Readying for the morning catch", "Outside of Queenstown", and "Milford Sound" the best.
 
Wow, stunning shots and great editing! Never ceases to amaze me at the photography talent pool here on JC.... (Great job on the website too!)
 
Thanks very much for the kudos, I really appreciate it. Hopefully this thread inspires some to keep going at it and look past the sometimes unfortunate dealings of the industry.
 
Great photos!:beer:

Long time no see. Are you still making those awesome lamps out of bike parts? Those were awesome.:rawk:
 
ASpilot2be said:
Great photos!:beer:

Long time no see. Are you still making those awesome lamps out of bike parts? Those were awesome.:rawk:
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Thanks! The lamps are still being churned out from time to time, more of a hobby than anything else. Just finished one last week as it were! Trying to build a little inventory before the holidays :)
 
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