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I've worked on a boat and a cannery.
As long as you don't mind painful, mind numbing, work and smelling like fish all the time it's not bad.
Having lived in Alaska all my life I can tell you that the romance of it tends to wear out fast.
It cost a lot more to live up here and while you might make good money it is easy to spend it all fast.
You need contacts and knowing the right people goes a long way toward avoiding death.
If nobody else seems to want to work a certain boat even though the money is great, don't work it.
Bad captains or owners and shoddy equipment are what get you killed.
Good luck and have fun.
This is a truly wonderful place as long as you keep your wits about you.
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