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Offline Nassit

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What kind of jobs do pros have?
« on: February 04, 2011, 06:24:05 PM »
Like David Belle(and friends) do commercials, but i don't think ill have that kinda opportunity anytime soon (nor do i really want to, just saying), but i don't want a service job, and i don't care if i have a 6 digit $$ making career, i just need/want enough to survive and do parkour, travel, etc, but my dilemma is that idk what the hell kinda job i should get, hence the question of.. What kind of jobs do the pros have?

So im asking fellow traceurs for advice because I'm a bit lost in life at the current moment because I'm only 19 and everyone around me is making it seem like i need to do this or that or else and idk.... like i said I'm just askin fellow traceurs for advice and maybe some words of wisdom because I'm lost on what to do  :-\

and I'm not saying i want to be a bum and just sit at home all day, i just don't feel like having to worry about $$ and debt. Basically i don't like the system we have but I'm in the system and i have to do SOMETHING because i need $$ for food/water/clothing. but i look at my family and they are all having money issues. I don't want that, i want to be free. i have no want for a car/house/phone/television/internet/electronics. Because that means i HAVE to make a certain amount of money. so any advice?



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Re: What kind of jobs do pros have?
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2011, 10:06:09 PM »
I don't know much about the jobs the 'pros' have, sorry.

As for how to not get in debt or financial issues,  all I can say is to LEARN THE SYSTEM
Find out exactly why people are getting into debts.
(Would've probably wrote more if I wasn't on my phone, writing on the phone is a b*itch)

EDIT: Perhaps someone can add onto what I was getting at. (If you agree, that is)
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Re: What kind of jobs do pros have?
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2011, 10:37:44 PM »
i get what your saying, thank you   :)

I still need some suggestions on what kinda job i could get though, something that could help with parkour, whether it be a mental or physical help (i was a cabinet installer before i was laid off, it kept me active and was a good work out)
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Re: What kind of jobs do pros have?
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2011, 11:48:44 PM »
There aren't many jobs at the highest level, and getting them is an extremely competitive process.

Jobs in parkour:
Stunts for TV, film, and commercials
Coaching

That's pretty much it... kinda.  You can also work managing people doing either of those things, but there's really not much. 

If you want to be a stunt person you must be extremely talented and extremely driven.  If you really want to make it, you'll have to be willing to suffer for it.  Not just from on-the-job injuries, but inconsistent work, lean times especially when breaking in, moving to where jobs are, not seeing family and friends, etc.

If you're interested in coaching, there are steps you can take.  Learn parkour, and also learn how to teach others.  Learn about the body and how it works.  Get certifications and maintain them, and learn from those who have already walked this path what has worked for them.
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Re: What kind of jobs do pros have?
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2011, 04:35:19 AM »
Move to Washington DC and see if M2 will let you be a tutor at primal fitness. It's not very pro. but it'll get you some money. I also have a question, how do you get on The Tribe?
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Re: What kind of jobs do pros have?
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2011, 08:42:20 AM »
hmm yeah there are some ideas.. thank you brett.

And idk about moving to washington DC, im down to move but i dont know anyone that lives there lol

Ima just work my hardest and hope that i get a job as a coach, I already have people asking me to help them train so maybe thats a sign  :)
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Re: What kind of jobs do pros have?
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2011, 08:46:40 AM »
Quote from: Nick Smith on February 05, 2011, 04:35:19 AM
Move to Washington DC and see if M2 will let you be a tutor at primal fitness. It's not very pro. but it'll get you some money. I also have a question, how do you get on The Tribe?

why would you wanna get on the tribe?
they're too cool for cats =P

train hard and hope someday some pimp team ASKS you to join em...
that
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make your own team. train together. become pimp
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Re: What kind of jobs do pros have?
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2011, 12:02:21 PM »
I fly airplanes. Though I'm just gonna open up my own gym here in a few years.
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Re: What kind of jobs do pros have?
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2011, 06:30:21 PM »
Quote from: Kendy on February 05, 2011, 08:46:40 AM
train hard and hope someday some pimp team ASKS you to join em...
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make your own team. train together. become pimp

haha alright sounds like a plan
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Re: What kind of jobs do pros have?
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2011, 03:57:12 AM »
I do security at a casino now, I work with a stunt studio and train at a gym with cirque people. Work on your talent and get good at your skill and you will be noticed. Most jobs today will not let you off but you can always hope foe the best
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