Comments on: Side Hustle #58 – Skydiving Drop Zone Worker

By: Chella

Chella — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:10:45 +0000

I have never been interested in skydiving ever in my life. However, reading this post has sparked that urge and enthusiasm to do it. I think I will definitely try it out with my family in the near future. All in all, this was a great side hustles for you. making $4000 in 6 months was quite impressive. considering that it was just a complementary job.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:59:39 +0000

In reply to Chris Muller. I never thought about it either on my one (and only) jump. Better someone to pack it who knows what they're doing though than yourself! Haha...

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:58:00 +0000

In reply to M. WOAHHH very cool! Queenstown looks AMAZING - what an incredible trip around the world. You did something most people will never do, congrats :)

By: Chris Muller

Chris Muller — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 03:10:56 +0000

This is really interesting. I guess I’d never really thought about someone actually packing the parachute into a bag that someone ultimately pulls. Someone’s gotta do it though, right?

While I’m far too skittish to jump out of a plane, I wonder if people who jump think about the person packing their chute before jumping. I know if I did get the courage to get up there, the moment I thought about that I’d start second guessing myself…Meaning there’s room for human error.

Give yourself some serious credit, though. Even though jumpers have a backup chute, their lives are very much in your hands. That’s got to be a great feeling when everything works out the way it’s supposed to.

Thanks for sharing this!

By: M

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:39:08 +0000

Love the post – and an interesting concept for making some money on the side!

The picture at the top of this article was taken in Queenstown, New Zealand (also known as the adventure capital of the world – bungee jumping was invented there!)

I went skydiving there in November of last year (ironically with the same company that is shown in the picture – NZone) and can’t recommend it highly enough! Many of the instructors have done 10,000+ jumps which is amazing to me.

Paying to go skydiving may not be one of the most frugal activities, but I did it as part of a once in a lifetime trip around the world, so I felt like it was money well spent. Now I’m back to diligently saving so I can go back to New Zealand – soon!

By: Simple Is The New Green

Simple Is The New Green — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:31:14 +0000

In reply to Miss Personal Finance. Even if you don't like or want to try skydiving, it is still a fun atmosphere and a great way to be involved without being an avid jumper!

By: Simple Is The New Green

Simple Is The New Green — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:30:15 +0000

In reply to mobilehomegurl. Yes, I have to say that working at the drop zone got my brain into a different mode than my typical day job did. It was fun to expand my knowledge with the video work.

By: Miss Personal Finance

Miss Personal Finance — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 14:02:50 +0000

I didn’t even know this was a thing! Maybe I should try sky-diving first before I get on a side hustle like this…:P Sounds so exciting, though! Seeing all the excited/nervous jumpers before they go and then come back. :)

By: mobilehomegurl

mobilehomegurl — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 04:42:47 +0000

Neat story and interesting choice for a vocation!

Good to hear you were exposed to different areas of the business. I also have an interest in video so doing video work must have been really fun for you. Great way to exercise our creative sides!

Though I’ve never been skydiving, it’s something I’ve been curious about.

Thanks for sharing! :)

By: Simple Is The New Green

Simple Is The New Green — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 04:24:59 +0000

In reply to Free to Pursue. That's cool that you were an avid jumper! I never got past my second tandem jump, but I still love the atmosphere at drop zones!