07-09-2007, 11:17 AM
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I was looking at the FIE world rankings and the fencerīs profiles and I was surprised to see that quite a few of the fencers have another job other than being a fencer such being a lawyer,computer programmer,etc.I thought this was not possible since competitive fencing(high level that is) demands so much time and effort that itīs hard having another job,right? | 
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07-09-2007, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Carlos37  I was looking at the FIE world rankings and the fencerīs profiles and I was surprised to see that quite a few of the fencers have another job other than being a fencer such being a lawyer,computer programmer,etc.I thought this was not possible since competitive fencing(high level that is) demands so much time and effort that itīs hard having another job,right? | Yes, it's difficult. It involves having jobs that are very very flexible.
But in the US it's impossible to support oneself by just training to be a top athlete. You can join the military program, and pretty much do that, but that's....... not easy either. Otherwise, you could be from a particularly rich family, or you can work. Not a huge list of choices...
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07-09-2007, 11:31 AM
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| it seems that computer programmer or lawyer wouldnt be the most flexible of professions, although you could fence every night afterwork and weekends
would that be enough?
and there are other commitments than just work | |
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07-09-2007, 11:32 AM
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| It doesn't strike me as surprising at all. I have not been in the sport for very long, but I would think that unless someone is some sort of fencing god, or at least from a very well off family, another means of earning bread and gear money would be necessary.
Fencing isn't as popular in most countries, especially America (such a shame), as other sports- say football/soccer, basketball or baseball, so we don't have a steady flow of rabid fans pouring into our salles and tournaments, or buying merchandise that endorses famous fencers. . . And other fencers buying said merchandise doesn't count. 
PS: And speaking from experience, I work two jobs and I'm going to college, but I still fence. I know many others who are in the same boat (two of them are coaches.) at this point, fencing kind of becomes your social life. 
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07-09-2007, 12:03 PM
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I was looking at the FIE world rankings and the fencerīs profiles and I was surprised to see that quite a few of the fencers have another job other than being a fencer
| Valentina Vezzali works for the Italian police. I wonder what her beat is? 
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07-09-2007, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Arkansassy PS: And speaking from experience, I work two jobs and I'm going to college, but I still fence. I know many others who are in the same boat (two of them are coaches.) at this point, fencing kind of becomes your social life. |
yup!
and dealing with "YOU FENCE TO MUCH!" or "YOU LOVE FENCING MORE THAN ME!"
naggings from the girlfriend :/ | |
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07-09-2007, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by darius Valentina Vezzali works for the Italian police. I wonder what her beat is?
darius | Counter-four? 
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07-09-2007, 12:33 PM
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High. I got the feeling that Fencing will be more to me that a mild competition.
When I need Hope in my life,
The Epee or Foil is in my hand.
As I peer into the Pockets of a heavy golf club bag.
resting complete uniform, weapons, monkey and allen wrenches, body wires atheletic tape.
I feel worth,
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07-09-2007, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by lemon__fresh yup!
and dealing with "YOU FENCE TO MUCH!" or "YOU LOVE FENCING MORE THAN ME!"
naggings from the girlfriend :/ | ............ My boyfriend gets the exact opposite from me......
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07-09-2007, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MyrddinsPrecint ............ My boyfriend gets the exact opposite from me...... |
sumhow that doesnt suprise me | |
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07-09-2007, 07:34 PM
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| i dont know about other countries but the job of the italian fencers is fencing
they get sponsored by the police but they dont go around arresting people or anything just fence all day | |
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07-09-2007, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Arkansassy fencing kind of becomes your social life. | Four posts and Arkansassy is already spouting timeless words of wisdom. | |
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07-09-2007, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by srawe i dont know about other countries but the job of the italian fencers is fencing
they get sponsored by the police but they dont go around arresting people or anything just fence all day | Really? I think I'll move to Italy.... | |
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07-09-2007, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by lefty_monster Four posts and Arkansassy is already spouting timeless words of wisdom. |
*le blush*
I like your use of the word 'spouting' I can see myself spouting things. And, lemon_fresh, I think we all know the obvious answer to your problem! =D
Get her to fence! I mean, dueling is a great way to settle lovers quarrels!
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07-09-2007, 09:12 PM
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| With all of those tribulations God visited on him, I can't see how Job would've had any time to fence much less have a career. | |
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07-09-2007, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by darius Valentina Vezzali works for the Italian police. I wonder what her beat is?
darius | That explains why I find her beauty arresting... I wonder if she ever foiled any crimes?
Rick
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07-09-2007, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by piste off That explains why I find her beauty arresting... I wonder if she ever foiled any crimes?
Rick | *Ba-dum ching*
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07-10-2007, 12:17 AM
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| Anja Mueller is part of the German Army... | |
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07-10-2007, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jbenjamin Anja Mueller is part of the German Army... | There's a fair amount of the eastern-european and european top fencers that are somewhat involved with their Armed Forces, Police etc.
It doesn't necessarily mean they actually work for them, but that they are sponsored by them, attend the STEAUA (Romanian Armed Forces Sports School -- eqv.) or are somehow engaged in the voluntary forces or the similar.
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07-10-2007, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Arkansassy And, lemon_fresh, I think we all know the obvious answer to your problem! =D
Get her to fence! I mean, dueling is a great way to settle lovers quarrels! | sigh..... im trying but its not easy, she just doesnt find it interesting... she was a competitive swimmer for many years and i guess thats her thing
During this summer ive taught her every now and then (seems like its mostly for my benefit). It aint easy teachin stuff to ur significant other, sometimes they have trouble taking critisism lol | |
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