Interesting Careers

Although being able to tell people that your office is a forest and you write reports in chainsaw is pretty cool, it is no surprise that chopping down trees and splitting them into lumber is not exactly risk-free. While falling trees, malfunctioning equipment, and dangerous tools are obvious perils of the profession, loggers also face risk from environmental hazards such as snakes, insects, and the weather. It is hard, heavy work that takes place outdoors, and loggers face danger from lightning, to heatstroke in the summer, to sudden dangerous winds. Once you have got that tree trunk down and safely secured, it does not mean the danger is over. This is definitely one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Irregularities in the wood can cause dangerously large splinters to fly through the air. When thunder, rattlesnakes, and exploding trees are all in a day's work, it's a wonder that there are not more heavy metal songs celebrating the prowess of the logger's job.

Art restorers are responsible for returning historic art to its original, peak condition. It can be painstaking work and it involves employing a variety of techniques to counter the effects of damage and neglect of a number of materials. Art restorers, who must have a great deal of artistic skill and passion themselves, typically start out by gaining a degree in fine art. Potential art restorers will often choose to specialize in a particular area, such as restoration or textiles and will also learn about the cultural significance of the art they are interested in. Upon graduation, further training is gained by undertaking an apprenticeship. Art restorers often work with museums and art galleries, as well as private art collectors.