In Maine working as a raft guide requires a license and medical training. Takes two weeks and costs between $200-$800 to get. Then about $100 for the license. How much do you make? $12hr. Some companies pay hourly, others by the day. The day runs about 12 hrs and you get paid for 8 hrs of work
Running class 4/5 is dangerous, guiding a raft of adrenaline junkies or a family is terrifying when they get sucked out of the raft when they don't listen to the guide. As a guide you need to deal with these people and keep them safe.
So….a funny one. Three Rivers Whitewater in The Forks got 2 PPP loans equalling 1 million dollars when they are paying thier staff….seasonal staff 12hr. Then got them forgiven. I wish I knew how to report but there seems to be no direct way to do so.