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Youre familiar with that saying, yes?

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It refers to hard work even dangerous, physically grueling work that many people understandably prefer not to do.

But the adventurous few who take these jobs often saythe paycheck is more than worth the risk.

If so, you might find your next dream job in the danger zone.

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Truck drivers spend long, lonely hours on the road, battling both physical and emotional fatigue.

And for good reason.

But the pay reflects that risk.

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Oh, and the small, cramped spaces.

Its a high-risk job with pay that rewards that risk.

Being a veterinarian at the zoo might sound like an amazing job (and it is!

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Even nonpredatory animals can pose risks.

A startled elephant or gorilla can be very dangerous.

Thehigh compensationhelps, though.

The hit reality show based on this line of work isnt called Deadliest Catch for nothing.

But its not for the faint of heart or the seasick.

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