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National Weather Service to Rehire Hundreds After Cuts, Bolstering Winter Forecasting for Ski Country

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The National Weather Service (NWS) will move forward with hiring hundreds of staff after months of backlash over deep personnel cuts, a decision that could improve winter weather forecasting for ski resorts and mountain communities nationwide. The Office of Personnel Management approved the hires after the NWS successfully argued for a public safety exemption to the federal hiring freeze that […]
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Top 9 Most Rewarding Ski-Related Jobs

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Working in the ski industry isn’t just a job for many—it’s a lifestyle. It’s early mornings, frozen fingers, big laughs, and the kind of fulfillment that’s hard to find behind a desk. The work can be tough, the pay isn’t always glamorous, and the weather doesn’t care about your comfort. But ask anyone who’s spent a season—or a lifetime—in the […]
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Ski Patrol: One of America’s Worst Paying Jobs

According to a study by SkiPatrol.net, Ski Patrollers are among the lowest paying workers in America. Along with Lifeguards, Recreational Protective Services (RPS) workers make less than 97% of US professions, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From SkiPatrol.net: It’s important to note that 90%+ of ski patrollers that are also National Ski Patrol members in the US take no compensation for their work, and do not appear in this category of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Brain Post: “The 5 Jobs Most Likely To Make You Sick”

Many jobs put us in situations that can make us sick. Some more than others. Men’s Health has put together a list of the jobs most likely to make you sick. The only problem is that most all of us fall into one of these 5 types of jobs… Talk about an occupational hazard: 40 percent of Australian workers may be exposed to chemicals that boost their risk of developing cancer, according to a team of Aussie researchers. Solar radiation, tobacco smoke, and diesel engine exhaust topped the list of the most common disease-causing culprits. While some jobs, such as logging and power line […]
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