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When I was a kid I always liked going on Scout camps. I think what I liked specifically was:     

  • It meant spending an extended period of time (whole days, with little break) in the same collective of 20+ people.
  • I would drift between the various groups there, and would get to know everyone.
  • The collective would experience new situations every few hours, or even just being bored together when 'nothing' was happening (when waiting for stuff etc.).
  • (Possibly also the fact that there was an authority above us and we didn't decide things for ourselves..?)   

What I liked was how there was a strong feeling of community because we were all experiencing the same thing together. Being around people meant my mind was continuously in the present. For these reasons I feel that this is the environment I thrive in the most.    

Unfortunately this would only ever happen once or twice a year, and since I am 20 I wanted to ask if anyone can think of any job descriptions where this happens.

The first thing I thought of is working on a submarine but I was hoping for something a bit less radical. I thought this might be the experience in university dorms but it turns out that in my country dorms are pretty dead because with the exception of cooking, people stay in their rooms.

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[–] Nemo@midwest.social 40 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Why not work as a camp counselor?

[–] Hikermick@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago

Seems like this is the most obvious answer

[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 37 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Tour guide for multi-week guided vacations. Find a company that needs tour guides that speak your language and see if you can get a job there.

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Woah that's a great idea! Thanks I would have never thought of that

[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

:) let me know if it works out and I'll book a vacation if I can

[–] Sequentialsilence@lemmy.world 15 points 10 months ago

Working on the ren fair circuit is exactly what you’re describing. You’re there for a week or a month depending on the ren fair, with the same group of people almost always in warmer weather because ren fairs are no fun when they’re cold. And depending on the job you get, you get to heckle paying customers.

[–] wolfshadowheart@slrpnk.net 15 points 10 months ago

Production/stage hand at events fits up this alley!

[–] Faresh@lemmy.ml 15 points 10 months ago (2 children)

The first thing I thought of is working on a submarine

That is also something I've had some interest in, but besides military (I don't want to be involved with it in any way), I don't think there are that many submarines out there.

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 19 points 10 months ago (2 children)

One fewer than there used to be, certainly.

[–] Thavron@lemmy.ca 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] AscendantSquid@lemm.ee 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago

At sea? Chance in a million!

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

yeah I wouldn't recommend working on that particular one.

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[–] Greg@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago

Well you can't be certain how many submarines are out there unless you have sonar and depth chargers

[–] ericbomb@lemmy.world 12 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Old folks home.

Like my grandma has different events everyday and bond with the long term staff.

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Ooh yes, that must have a similar community feel. Something to look forward to I guess...

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[–] CountVon@sh.itjust.works 12 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Consider jobs involving fieldwork. There are all sorts of jobs that involve a team in a remote / isolated location, and some tend to pay pretty well because most people aren't up for that sort of lifestyle. For example my father was a geologist and could spend months at a time with a team in remote locations, conducting surveys and taking samples.

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[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 10 points 10 months ago

Treeplanting might be up your alley. Doing the actual job is pretty solitary, you'll see your tree-runner a few times a day, you might have a planting buddy, and the boss might come around once or twice to check your trees.

But outside of the work day, it's very much the camp environment you describe.

[–] Hillock@kbin.social 10 points 10 months ago (2 children)

You could start as a ranch hand, especially if you know how to ride. You can work on both a regular ranch or on a "resort ranch" that focuses on tourism. You just have to find a ranch that has around that 20ish employees.

But then it would fit all of your points. You are spending your whole day with the same group of people.

Drifting between groups will depend a bit on your exact duties but no matter what you are going to get to know everyone and work with others occasionally.

New things are constantly coming up to do. Your duties also change with the season. And even if there is "nothing" to do you will still hang out with the other farm hands.

You have that authority over you in form of the ranch manager/owner.

Pay isn't great but it might come with free lodging, then it isn't that bad.

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I can't ride but I love the original idea!

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[–] engityra@kbin.social 8 points 10 months ago

I work in construction and when I was younger and single I did a couple years ago a remote work site; two weeks on and one week off rotations. We all stayed in the company provided camp while there. Definitely formed some strong friendships with my coworkers while there and made/saved a ton of money. It was an interesting experience.

I was a field engineer but jobs in the trades are always in high demand pretty much everywhere.

[–] machinin@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Maybe get into the movie industry. It is a little more long term, they are projects that last several months, but it might be a good environment.

[–] BolexForSoup@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I worked in the industry full time for over a decade (movies, commercials, corporate shoots, you name it) AMA lol

[–] TheaoneAndOnly27@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago

What's your favorite memory of working in that field?

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Do your feet get used to standing around all day? (Actually, what was your job in particular?)

[–] BolexForSoup@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Camera department primarily, started as a field mixer though. After a few years doing “the Hollywood thing” I went to more corporate/convention/event work.

You definitely need to be a bit in shape though working in the industry will likely do that for you (when they aren’t feeding you greasy cheap food like pizza that is). When you’re really moving and working it’s not so bad, standing around bored is when you feel it lol. Generally there’s always something to do though so that’s not a big issue.

You definitely feel the 10-12hr days after several days in a row of shooting so good form/safety is everything. Mantras like “lift with your knees” aren’t polite suggestions, they’re law if you want to keep working and not destroy your body.

It’s tough I won’t lie but there really is nothing like it and I made some of my dearest friends on set.

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oh yea, being an extra must be like this

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[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Minimum security prisons aren't all that different than being at summer camp (so I've heard).

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The first thing I thought of is working on a submarine but I was hoping for something a bit less radical. I thought this might be the experience in university dorms but it turns out that in my country dorms are pretty dead because with the exception of cooking, people stay in their rooms.

I've worked on both submarines and at summer camps. I can assure you, they are not similar at all (apart from comradery/ being a part of something).

[–] bubbalu@hexbear.net 7 points 10 months ago

Strongly encourage you to find work in a conservation corps or similar organization if they exist in your country and you are able to do manual labor. You would be on a crew of 6-15 people usually living out at a field site for 1-2 weeks at a time, cooking and living and working together to improve the natural environment or recreation infrastructure. Hard rewarding work, good peaceful downtime. Great chance to read a lot of books too since you will be away from computers and modernity.

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Look for a book called 'Discover What You Are Best At' by Linda Gail.

First half of the book is a series of self administered tests you can knock off in half a day. The second part is a list of jobs that use those skills.

It pointed me at a job I'd never considered, but turned out to be a great fit.

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Ooh that sounds useful, will check it out

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[–] foggy@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Event planning. Events. Coordinating. Catering.

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[–] notnotdying@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago

I found working at a ski-resort and living in staff accommodation to be a bit like this, although there can definitely be a bit more of a "party" attitude, which might be a positive or a negative depending on what you're looking for.

[–] Jode@midwest.social 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Search Google for Kwajalein Jobs. It's an Atoll in the Marshall Islands that hosts a US military installation, however there is no need to be in the military to work there. I do work there as a contractor for a week every year or two and it sure reminds me of the summer camp I used to work at.

[–] callouscomic@lemm.ee 4 points 10 months ago

Park ranger?

[–] variants@possumpat.io 3 points 10 months ago

Working for the parks, I have a neighbor who stays home a few days and packs up his truck with a camper and heads off to different national parks for weeks at a time

[–] miracleorange@beehaw.org 2 points 10 months ago

My first thought was working at a startup.

[–] notsorryforpartying@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I don't know any in particular but I relate to this a lot and commenting to see the other responses that come in

[–] dannoffs@hexbear.net 2 points 10 months ago

I mean, you could literally work at a summer camp. Otherwise the only things I can think of that fit your descriptors is potentially field research, or maybe working for a company that follows festivals.

[–] Zoboomafoo@slrpnk.net 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I think you should consider being a seaman, or maybe an oil derrick worker. It seems like the less extreme version of submariner

[–] Admetus@sopuli.xyz 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Opportunities abound abroad, China if you want to go Asia, most places in Europe. They're a bit like English cram courses in China so maybe ESL or STEM.

[–] athos77@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago

Hotshot firefighting? Assistant river guide someplace like the Colorado? National Park Ranger?

[–] PopMyCop@iusearchlinux.fyi 2 points 10 months ago

Public service might be your stick. Firefighter/medic is almost exactly your experience with the new situations every few hours, downtime, having a strong sense of community. Police have a similar feel, if you're in a more rural area. You'll never have the same situation twice, even if things are similar, and you'll almost always have a partner (or more, depending on if the whole truck shows up with the box) to depend on.

[–] Lennnny@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I lived and worked in a travelers hostel for two years, and it was basically just adult summer camp. Bonus: usually you work for your room so there's technically no rent. There's a lot of partying, and it can be too much at times, but it certainly has that vibe you described.

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[–] Contramuffin@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Small team vibes with a lot of downtime and always doing something new? This is probably not what you had in mind, but have you considered research in a university? Graduate school, basically. Academia research is basically exactly what you described, but the downside is, well, you have to be a graduate student. It's not for everyone, but if you're able to weather the suffering that comes from being a grad student, I think you'll find that the vibe is exactly what you described.

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