I work in the paper industry.We now recycle old newspapers and magazines to produce fresh clean newsprint.Some of the senior ops earn well in excess of £45K.I am not at the top of my grade,but earn well in of excess of £35K.Now you might say big deal.Add to this our shift rota.We work 4 on 6 off. We also get a 10 day break in the spring and autumn plus a 18 day break in the summer.If you add it all up it means we are only on site for 4 months of the year.It all sounds fantastic but I would give it all up to live the dream.Age is the problem.