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Describe an extreme job. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of an extreme job for you?

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An extreme job is a job with excessive hours, typically more than 60 work hours per week. It usually requires sacrifices such as limited time with family, taking work home with you and travel. Examples of extreme jobs are criminal attorneys who work long hours on ...

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