<div>"Hello All,<br><br> <br><br>During my time on the PCT I have run into numerous repeat thru-hikers. I am<br>curious if anyone on this list falls into that category and if so what kind<br>of job(s) do you work in the PCT off season (October-March) to help fund<br>
your thru-hikes? My thru hiking experience turned out to be extremely<br>addictive and I can see myself attempting multiple thru-hikes in the future<br>but doing that in my area of work is the equivalent of committing career<br>
suicide so I am looking for other careers that are more "PCT thru-hike"<br>friendly.<br><br> <br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Drake"</div><div> </div><div>I worked as an industrial and residential plumber before my first long distance hike.</div>
<div>I took a leave of absence and returned after 5 months.</div><div>Hike #2 I quit with notice and went hiking. Afterwards.Well, .People still need houses plumbed so i got my job back..</div><div>Hike #3 I came back and had to do carpet cleaning for 8 months before i got my old plumbing job back.</div>
<div> </div><div>Everyone at work knows I reserve the right to take off and go hiking with no guarantee. of employment afterwards.</div><div> </div><div>Three times I went, and three times i found work upon my return.</div>
<div> </div><div>Everyone will tell you not to go because its such a bad economy you should not risk your job.</div><div>Well, they are right.</div><div>I say go anyways.</div><div>Doors will open where you see only walls now.</div>
<div> </div><div> </div><div>-iceaxe</div><div><br><br> </div>