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[–] Scurouno@lemmy.ca 44 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Its not too late to become a lighthouse operator! British Columbia is desperate for them, even the CBC (Canadian Public Broadcaster) was basically advertising for them to try to drum up willing workers. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/looking-for-lighthouse-keepers-1.7085280

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 37 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Wait really? Because I'll move over to BC in a fucking heartbeat. Fuck Ontario.

Wait. That article talks about Newfie lighthouse keepers. I'm newfie. GIMME!

[–] ivanafterall@kbin.social 26 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you don't follow-through and become a lighthouse keeper, I'm going to be pissed.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 29 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I mean I have literally nothing else to do with my life, no marketable skills, and if I disappear in a wash from the ocean then no ones gonna really miss me so fuck it. I'm signing up.

[–] ivanafterall@kbin.social 14 points 2 years ago

Good. Post pictures!

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I will miss the Star Trek memes, friend.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I can probably get an internet connection out there

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I meant if you disappeared in a wash from the ocean.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I stand by my answer. Aquaman got wifi last week

[–] Vex_Detrause@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

We will miss the updates and AMA from a lighthouse operator.

Remindme! in 1 year. Does this work?

[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

!Remindme I think the bang comes first?

[–] Texas_Hangover@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago

I think they try to avoid sending the chronically depressed to run the lighthouses. Maybe you should try air traffic control.

[–] v_krishna@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago

A couple years ago they were looking for a new lighthouse keeper in the SF bay https://ebls.org/about/keepers-search-innkeeper/ but it looks like they filled the position.

However this lighthouse includes a B&B and is in the bay surrounded by millions of people so maybe not quite what you were looking for.

[–] fylkenny@feddit.de 27 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Too early to become a landing operator on the moon, reading ebooks only talking to the ai companion.

[–] captainjaneway@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

Too early to be trapped in the moon and forced to watch cheesy movies, the worst they can find.

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Don't let your dreams be memes

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-lighthouse-keeper

https://www.simplemost.com/you-can-get-paid-130000-to-be-a-lighthouse-keeper-on-this-california-island/

I think that particular spot has been filled, but it's possible. Helps to be in the coast guard amd have a boating license.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have a sailing license although Coast Guard wasn't my preferred flavor of service. Also am Canadian. I'll just build a damn lighthouse myself!

[–] viking 4 points 2 years ago

Radio tower operator in some remote outpost in the northern territories?

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 12 points 2 years ago

OP: "Alone with the waves. Is that too much to ask?"

Genie: "Say no more, fam!"

OP: *Lives alone in a basement, suffering from waves of crippling depression.*

[–] Aielman15@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Too late to be a trilobite happily swimming in a puddle.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 points 2 years ago

Too late to explore the Earth, too early to explore the stars.

"The ocean is still mostly unexpl-"

Shut up!

[–] EyIchFragDochNur@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

That's a lame excuse. You can still live this sweet life nowadays without being a lighthouse operator

[–] muzzle@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

A friend of mine works nights at the receiving desk of a supermarket. It's basically the job you want, minus the sea (and you have to talk to a few truck drivers every once in a while). There is even a cat!

[–] Lemmyvisitor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

it's a shame lighthouses no longer exist :(

[–] IMALlama@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I live in Michigan. There are tons and tons of freshwater lighthouses left. I suspect they're not as common as they once were, but they still ring the Great lakes. Map: https://gllka.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9e1508ae15f9444f9b960aa42e435951