Category: Kim’s Field of Knowledge
© 2004, Kim Davis
This article originally appeared in
the Extraordinary Jobs for Ordinary People online newsletter.
For several years now, I’ve been writing about the magic and beauty of working aboard yachts for a living. I’ve told my readers how to get started, where to train, and where to look for work. I’ve explained all the different jobs in detail and shared inside info about pay scales. I’ve even gone so far as to explain some very private aspects one needs to know when living aboard a yacht. Up to now, however, I have not really said much about the scary stuff. I don’t want to frighten anyone away from this beautiful lifestyle, but I don’t want you to think that yachts never get into trouble either.
by Kim Davis
A freelance writer interested in adventure travel wrote me to ask:
“Is there any room for professionals with these adventure jobs? Like you, I am a desktop publisher with an MA in Creative Writing and a BA in Technical Writing. Do these adventure jobs have openings for people who want to use their education while working and traveling instead of shifting gears to lead tours or bartend? Those jobs sound great, but I would feel guilty abandoning my years of education and experience.”
