Risky Job — Nicole

The truly risky job isn’t the one with falling rocks. It’s the one where you stop asking, “Is this worth my one wild and precious life?”

But Nicole will tell you the real risk isn’t the adrenaline. It’s the of a normal life. nicole risky job

So here’s to Nicole. And here’s to the rest of us learning a little bit from her: Look at the risk you’re taking by staying comfortable. Maybe the safest path is the most dangerous one of all. The truly risky job isn’t the one with falling rocks

Nicole has missed seven birthdays, three weddings, and a funeral. When you work in 21-day shifts with zero cell service, your partner either becomes a saint or an ex. The divorce rate for first responders and military contractors hovers near 75%. Nicole’s biggest fear isn’t the fire line—it’s coming home to an empty house. So here’s to Nicole

Here’s a blog post inspired by the idea of a high-stakes, “risky” job, written from the perspective of someone like “Nicole.”