Most people don’t have to think about how safe they are when they go to work. It’s just a given that there’s no great threat lurking around the corner. This is the default thought process for people who work in offices, which is most people. But this isn’t true for all jobs. Some bring with them a hint of danger, while some can be considered outright dangerous. Below, we take a look at some jobs that contain an element of risk. If you like to live life on the edge (and get paid), then you should consider one of the below.
Exploring the World
The world is mostly safe for people who live and spend the majority of their time in urban areas. Of course, there are risks, but they mostly come from other humans: the things that contribute to basic survival are taken care of. This isn’t true, however, of the whole world. Once you’re out in the wild, things get a lot more dangerous. If you’re an explorer, then this is just the chance that you take. Of course, the world is pretty well mapped at this stage, and there’s not all that much “exploring” in the original sense going on. But people are still leading groups up Everest and other dangerous zones, where the chance of death is relatively high.
At Sea
You can never be sure what the ocean is going to throw at you. While you might have a calm blue sea one day, the next might bring a ferocious storm. And make no mistake, no matter what type of vessel you’re in, this brings with it danger. There’s a reason why many first-time fishermen end up requiring the services of maritime accident lawyers: there’s a high chance of injury when you’re working out at sea (thankfully there are laws to protect these workers). Jobs on ships are often well-paying, especially fishing-related jobs, but the reason workers are so well compensated is because there’s great risk involved.
On the Front Line
Imagine getting called to a job, and having no idea what was waiting for you when you arrived. And not only that, but that you knew that what was waiting for you wasn’t going to be a positive surprise, but a negative one. This is life, more or less, for people who are on the front line of the emergency services. While they’ll have the basic information about what’s going on, there’s always an element of danger, especially when talking about police officers and firefighters. Those are two professions where workers have to throw themselves into dangerous positions just as part and parcel of their work.
Into Deep Space
Many jobs are dangerous, but at least there’s some sort of precedence that’ll guide the way, and offer some sort of framework of expectations. In the case of astronauts, there’s sometimes not much to go off. They throw themselves in the unknown and hope that everything works out. Definitely a job for the brave hearted!
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