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> I work seasonally and spend the other half of the year trying to disconnect and focus on real-life, outdoor hobbies.

A bit off-topic, but I'm curious if you have any advice for finding seasonal jobs? It feels a bit ironic to be working in tech, making twice what I actually need to live off of, but with no real option to just work half as much.

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Sorry, I don’t work in tech at all but a different profession, one where seasonal work is easily arranged. I’m on HN because I learned shell/Python/Emacs as part of installing Linux decades ago and so I enjoy a “news for nerds” site, and I ended up here just because there was little place else to go after the decline of Slashdot.

Thanks. I should have been clearer, I am okay leaving tech. :)

Any primary industry plus tourism will find you those kind of jobs. They're advertised just the same way as any other jobs. Pay and benefits are usually bottom-tier, with much dishonesty among employers. Work is usually very tough and stressful physically and mentally. Work mates can be some of the most fun people you've met.

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