It's a damn nice payday and a great story to brag about, but I can't see myself risking life and limb for a few thousand bucks and a big head.

I've done it for a lot less. But it was to impress the ladies! (They never seemed to be that impressed though)



KRW

I have never seen this show, but I seem to recall from several years ago that crab (or whatever) fishing in the north off Alaska was rated the riskiest (most dangerous) job in the world.

That is correct. I remember seeing a documentary on PBS (or maybe it was The Discovery Channel, too) about the Alaskan crab fishermen and how many of them are killed every season.

I have never seen this show, but I seem to recall from several years ago that crab (or whatever) fishing in the north off Alaska was rated the riskiest (most dangerous) job in the world.

I found some references; some say fisher, some say timber cutter

http://www.menstuff.org/issues/byissue/d...jobs2.html

http://www.governmentguide.com/benefits_...erjobs.adp

I'll have to look for this show; when, what channel is it on?

I heard that the most dangerous job in the world was fighting oil well fires. And the second most dangerous job was working arrestor cables on an aircraft carrier. But that was years ago, and it took into consideration, not only the number of fatalities, but in comparison to the number of people who do that sort of job.

Ken V.

I heard that the most dangerous job in the world was fighting oil well fires. And the second most dangerous job was working arrestor cables on an aircraft carrier. But that was years ago, and it took into consideration, not only the number of fatalities, but in comparison to the number of people who do that sort of job.

Ken V.

I've heard it was the deep sea welders. Big bucks, but short life expectancy.


KRW

I've heard it was the deep sea welders. Big bucks, but short life expectancy.


KRW

Going off on related tangent here....

I stumbled on an author, John McKinna, who in real life was a deep sea welder. I don't think he's welding anymore, but he did write 3 action thrillers that involve underwater adventures of some sort usually involving his trade. I really enjoyed them. I ripped through "Shark Lake," "Tiger Reef," and "Crash Dive."