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Old 09-17-2012, 10:04 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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I would never have a job like this one because I hate heights.

'SKY ROAD' IS VILLAGE'S ONLY CONTACT WITH OUTSIDE WORLD

Maintenance man: 'No one would take the job so I did'

The ropeway between Yushan village and the outside world is a simple affair.

A pair of thick cables are strung between two high cliff faces with a steel cage suspended below to carry people and goods in and out of the village.


China rope bridge - Photography - ShortList Magazine
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Old 09-18-2012, 06:14 AM
 
Location: Atlanta
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Sounds like a fun job to me. If this was within easy commuting distance of where I lived, I'd apply for it in a heartbeat, especially if it's just a one-day a week job.
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Old 09-18-2012, 06:25 AM
 
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I wouldn't want the job but I sure would ride that bridge! Plus, the maintenance guy is really good-looking
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Old 09-18-2012, 07:45 AM
 
Location: Colorado
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We have a place just like that here in the US: The Havasupai at Grand Canyon!
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Old 09-18-2012, 12:27 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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An interesting job that is different and away from the old "Rat race." Cool!
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Old 09-18-2012, 02:32 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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I wouldn't ever go on that! I never understood why people live in such remote areas...
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Old 09-18-2012, 09:16 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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I would wear a parachute just in case.

Here is another very dangerous job


The Worst Job in the World - YouTube
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Old 09-19-2012, 05:52 AM
 
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I would wear a parachute just in case.

Here is another very dangerous job
When I saw your thread yesterday, this is the first "would you do this job" I thought of - thanks for reposting!
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