10 Jobs That Pay Well Without College Degree

Were you told you need to go to a 4 years university in order to land a high paying career?

While there are lots of good reasons to go to college, you don’t need a bachelor’s degree to have access to jobs that pay well. In fact, rising tuitions costs has meant that college isn’t an option for a lot of people unless they have generous parents, are willing to take on massive student loans, or have a coveted scholarship.

If you’re looking for a high paying job that doesn’t require a college degree, check out these 10 potential career options:

01. Alaskan Crab Fisherman

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Average salary:$27,000 for approx. 2 months of work.

Top 10% salary: $100,000+

Job description — As far as high paying jobs without college go, Alaskan crab fishing has to be near the top of the list. Once at the top of the list of most dangerous jobs, Alaskan crab fishing has gotten significantly safer in recent years, and more profitable as well. Thanks to new government regulations and quotas, this profession that saw an average of 7.3 fatalities per year in the 1990s experienced only 1 death in the past 6 years.

Alaskan Crab fisherman only work for around 4-8 weeks of the year during the king and snow crab seasons, but this can involve long shifts of 21 hours on average. It can also involve grueling, arduous physical work that includes:

Setting and retrieving crab pots

Sorting the catch and returning small catch into the ocean

Removing dead crabs from the tank

Cleaning and maintaining the deck of the ship

Experience and training: No formal experience required, though crab fisherman usually need to work a few seasons as a deckhand before becoming a fisherman who shares in the crew’s profits.

Additional qualifications: Alaskan crab fisherman need to be extremely physically fit to manipulate the heavy crab pots and perform physical labor for long shifts, often up to 21 hours. Mental toughness is also a must. 09 more after the break...

02. Air Traffic Controller

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Average salary: $108,040

Top 10% salary: $165,660+

Job description — Air traffic controllers direct the movement of air traffic and help planes land and take off safely. They’re responsible for coordinating flight schedules, issuing take-off and landing instructions to pilots, authorizing flight path changes, offering weather updates, and co-ordinating with airport staff in cases of emergency. While the pay is significant, it can be a demanding, stressful position that requires strong mental acuity.

Experience and training: Air traffic controllers must complete an air traffic management degree from an FAA certified school, past the pre-employment test, and complete an FAA training course. Prospective air traffic controllers also need to be under 31 years old, unless they’ve had previous experience in the military.

Job prospects (New positions expected in 2010-2020): -800

03. Elevator Installers and Repairers

 Elevator repairers (Photo Credit — Billso PHOTO)

Average salary: $70,910

Top 10% salary: $101,390+

Job description — Elevator installers and repairers install, repair and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and even chairlifts. Installers generally follow standard procedures to install elevator and escalators, while repairers focus more on troubleshooting and preventative maintenance such as greasing and oiling parts, replacing old and worn parts, and running diagnostics on computerized systems.

Experience and training: Elevator installers and repairers need a high school diploma or a GED. The majority of their training is through a 4 year apprenticeship program, where apprentices must perform at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job training as well as 144 hours of technical instruction. In order to qualify for an apprenticeship, potential apprentices usually need to pass basic aptitude tests in math, reading, and mechanical skills.

Job prospects (New positions expected in 2010-2020): 2,300

04. Power Plant Operators Distributors and Dispatchers

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Average salary: $65,360

Top 10% salary: $88,330+

Job description — Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers work in power plant facilities to ensure that they’re generating electricity and distributing it to the grid. Some of their duties include:

• Starting or stopping generators, turbines, and other equipment
• Controlling power-generating euipmqnet
• Monitor power flow by reading gauges and charts
• Regulating power flow
• Checking equipment and indicators and looking for signs of operating problems
• Experience and training: Power plant operators, dispatchers, and distributors need at least a High school diploma or GED. They also need to undergo long-term, rigorous on-the-job training and technical instruction. The training process can take several years before the worker is fully qualified. Once qualified, operators still need to take regular training courses to keep up to date on technical systems and procedures. They also need to pass the appropriate licensing exam, which depends on the type of power reactor they’re working on.

Job prospects (New positions expected in 2010-2020):-1,100

05. Locomotive Engineer

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Average salary: $52,940

Top 10% salary: $79,340

Job description — Locomotive engineers drive trains. These might be electric, diesel-electric, gas-trubine-electric, or steam locomotives. They interpret train orders from headquarters, follow railroad regulations, and ensure that their train runs smoothly, safely, and on-time.

Experience and training: High school diploma or GED is required, though this depends on the rail company. Locomotive engineers generally need to start by working as a train conductor for a number of years. Locomotive engineers usually receive around 2-3 months of on-the-job training before they’re permitted to operate a train on their own. Railroad companies also provided additional training that allows engineers to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date. Depending on the type of train, locomotive engineers may also need to apply for additional licensing. All locomotive engineers must be certified by the Federal Railroad Administration (FAA).

Job prospects (New positions expected in 2010-2020): 500

06. Real Estate Broker

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Average salary: $54,910

Top 10% salary: $95,220+

Job description — Real estate brokers help clients sell, buy, and rent real estate. They manage every aspect of the sale, including marketing, determining market prices, advising clients on mortgages, prices, market conditions, handling negotiations, filing the right paperwork, and much more. In addition, they’re also licensed to manage their own brokerage firms, allowing them to hire sales agents to work for them.

Experience and training: Real estate brokers need a high school diploma or GED. They must also pass the licensing course/exam in their jurisdiction. To obtain the brokers license, most jurisdictions also require that potential brokers work for at least 1-3 years as real estate sales agents before applying for licensing.

Job prospects (New positions expected in 2010-2020): 52,500

07. Home Aides Supervisor

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Average salary: $63,400

Job description — Home aide supervisors manage home health aides and ensure that they’re delivering a high level of care for their patients. They’re also responsible for hiring and training new health aides and managing patient care.

Experience and training: No high school diploma necessary. Home aide supervisors usually start off working as home health aides themselves.

Additional qualifications: Home aide supervisors need to be good with people, compassionate, patient, and cheerful.

08. Casino Gaming Manager

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Average salary: $67,400

Job description — Casino gaming managers are responsible for co-ordinating the action on the gaming floor. This can include managing security operations, managing dealers, setting policies, resolving customer complaints, and ensuring that operations are running smoothly and profitably.

Experience and training: There are no formal education requirements, but some employers might want casino managers to have at least a 2 year associates degree. Specific requirements will depend on each casino operator and local state rules. All casino workers need to be licensed from a state regulatory board. Most managers start working as entry-level casino gaming workers, and need to be familiar with the ins-and-outs of casino operations before being promoted.

Additional qualifications: Communication skills are paramount. Casino managers need to have an outgoing personality and must have the patience to remain calm even when dealing with irate or demanding customers.

09. Ship Captain

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Average salary: $64,180

Top 10% salary: $99,690+

Job description — Ship captains command water vessels. This can range from small fishing boats, to tugboats or ferry boats, to private yachts, and even large cruise ships or military vessels. Ship captains must navigate their ship and manage crew members to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the ship.

Experience and training: Ship captains almost always start off as deck hands or officers before being promoted to captain. Deck hands often have at least a bachelor’s degree in marine transportation, where they learn about seamanship, navigation, and maritime business. Ship captains also undergo an apprenticeship under another ship captain, and must also obtain Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Transportation Worker Identification Certification (TWIC) from the United States Coast Guard.

Job prospects (New positions expected in 2010-2020): 16,700

10. In-Flight Service Manager

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Average salary: $72,200

Job description — The in-flight service manager is the flight attendant in charge of the cabin. They’re responsible for managing flight attendants and ensuring that customers receive a comfortable experience while in the air. They’re also responsible for ensuring that the cabin is safe for take off and landing.

Experience and training: High school diploma or GED is required. On the job training is provided by the airline. In-flight service managers are promoted from flight attendant.

Job prospects (New positions expected in 2010-2020): -200

Top 10 Job Interview Mistakes

“When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges.”

- Jack Handy

With the sorry state of today’s economy, more and more men are finding themselves on the lookout for new career opportunities. Unfortunately, landing a new and desirable job is easier said than done. In addition to needing a stellar resume, you also have to beat out a rising tide of qualified candidates in the dreaded interview process. Luckily for you, we can help. Learn hw to land a new position by reading our comprehensive list of the top 10 job interview mistakes. 

10. Dressing Down

Just because your interview may be scheduled for Casual Friday, it doesn’t mean that you can show up in jeans and an untucked shirt. Regardless of the job you’re applying for, it’s important to dress for success by wearing a subdued suit and tie with a minimal amount of bodacious bling. Conversely, it’s also important not to overdress. Waltzing into your interview looking like the Monopoly Man may make your prospective employer think that you’re failing to take the process seriously. Play it safe and leave your top hat and tails at home.

09. Lying

In today’s digital age, it’s nearly impossible to get away with lies and embellishments on your resume, so don’t even bother trying to pump yourself with fabricated claims. After all, it’s only a matter of time before a new employer discovers that you didn’t actually win eight gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games or that you didn’t personally broker a Mid-East cease fire agreement during your summer vacation. Lying during your interview can be grounds for dismissal later on -- and that’s no lie.

 08. Badmouthing your Past Employer

No one wants to hire a malcontent, so be prepared to bite your tongue when the interviewer invariably asks you about your previous employer. Speaking negatively about your last job -- even if it involved sorting monkey feces or taste-testing expired dairy products -- will give the interviewer the impression that you’re a difficult person to get along with.

07. Being too Chummy

Everyone wants to make a good first impression, but there’s a fine line between developing a good rapport with your interviewer and becoming too familiar. Always address your interviewer by their last name, unless directed otherwise, and treat them in a courteous manner. Bear in mind that a job interview also isn’t the place to try out your stand-up routine, so ditch your opening line about the best thing about a redneck family fight (it’s the make-up sex, of course), and concentrate instead on coming across as a serious and responsible employee. There will be plenty of time to make jokes in the lunch room once you actually land the job.

06. Saying too much

Contrary to popular belief, a job interview isn’t all about you. It’s also a chance to learn about the ins and outs of the company you’re hoping to join. Be prepared to zip your lips for minutes at a time or otherwise you may come across as domineering and needy. It’s also important to be careful about the subjects you discuss. Although your interviewer will be interested in hearing about your past accomplishments and aspirations, they probably don’t need to hear about your bearded lady fetish or the fact that you experience a burning sensation every time you pee.

05. Not knowing enough about the employer

Chances are you’ll have several days to prepare for your interview, so make the most of your time by learning about the company. If it's publicly traded, read the most recent 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If the company is privately held, start with its website. The time before your interview is also the perfect occasion to update your resume, so take the time to weed out all of those references who are currently serving time in a federal correctional institution.

04. Discussing benefits too soon

Just as you should never ask a woman her age, it’s also considered to be in bad taste to discuss salary and benefits until you’ve been offered the job. Bringing up the topic too soon will convince the interviewer that you have little interest in the job beyond a monthly paycheck and your standard two weeks of vacation time.

03. Rushing the Interview

Only a small percentage of candidates ever make it to the interview stage, so try to relax and enjoy the ride. Be prepared to be grilled for up to an hour and avoid glancing at your watch or asking how long the interview will last, since it gives the impression that you're late for a far more important date.

02. Being overly Modest

Modesty may be a virtue, but it won’t help you land a job. Your interview is the chance for you to shine, so shelve your humility and highlight your strengths and accomplishments -- just make sure to focus on those accomplishments that are most relevant to the position for which you’re applying. After all, the interviewer probably doesn’t have to know about your ability to shotgun a dozen beers or the fact that you’re the state’s largest owner of Michael Bolton memorabilia. 

01. Arriving Late

A job interview isn’t a party, so arriving casually late won’t score you any points. Make sure to show up 10-15 minutes in advance and notify a receptionist upon your arrival. Getting to your interview early will allow you to familiarize yourself with a foreign environment, and if you’re lucky, the waiting room may even have magazines from this decade.




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[ DESTINATII DE VIS ] More Hidden Street Art on Fences by Zebrating

Mannheim, Germany-based street art duo known as Zebrating have been leaving their mark across the globe, particularly on railings in public spaces. Their elusive graffiti work offers an entertaining surprise for viewers from specific angles.

 Their art relies heavily on perspective as each piece of a single image is spaced out and only cohesively visible from a fixed viewpoint, proving to be a hidden treasure for those with keen eyes.

The pair of street artists present incredibly realistic renditions of human figures across their spaced public canvas. Despite being out in the open for anyone to take notice of their work, it's quite easy to miss if you're not paying attention to your surroundings. In a way, their art is a reminder to keep your eyes open and take in your environment. There's a lot of world to appreciate and Zebrating adds another rewarding element to the public landscape. Be sure to check out a video of the creative duo applying one of their anamorphic pieces to a railing, below.

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Asemanarea dintre corida si vin

In ceea ce priveste vinul, sunt intru totul de acord cu Hemingway si il inteleg in intregime.

"Ca in toate artele, placerea consumului creste odata ce incepi sa te pricepi la arta respectiva, insa daca merg deschisi la minte si simt doar ce simt, nu ceea ce cred ca ar trebui sa simta, oamenii vor sti de prima data daca le plac sau nu luptele cu tauri. S-ar putea sa nu le placa deloc, indiferent daca este o lupta buna sau nu, si atunci orice argument este irelevant, caci pentru ei ramane valabil doar acela ca luptele cu tauri sunt evident rele din punct de vedere moral. E la fel ca si cu oamenii care nu beau vin, desi poate ca le-ar placea, pentru ca nu e bine sa faci asta.

Comparatia asta cu bautul de vin nu este chiar atat de fortata pe cat pare. Vinul este unul din cele mai civilizate lucruri din lume si, in acelasi timp, unul din acele produse naturale care au fost aduse la perfectiune si probabil ca, dintre toate produsele adresate exclusiv simturilor pe care le poate cumpara cineva, vinul ofera cea mai larga varietate de specialitati facute pentru placerea si aprecierea noastra. Poti invata despre vinuri si-ti poti educa cerul gurii cu mare placere o viata intreaga, timp in care cerul gurii devine tot mai educat si mai capabil de a aprecia ce i se ofera, iar placerea ta creste constant, chiar daca intre timp rinichii iti slabesc, incepe sa te doara degetul mare de la picior, iti intepenesc incheieturile si in cele din urma, exact atunci cand ajunge sa-ti placa mai mult, ti se interzice sa te mai atingi de vin. Tot asa, ochiul, care la inceput este un instrument bun, sanatos, ajunge in timp - desi nu mai este la fel de puternic si este slabit si uzat din cauza exceselor - sa devina capabil de a-i transmite creierului o placere care creste constant, datorita acelei stiinte sau capacitati de a vedea pe care a capatat-o. Trupurile ni se uzeaza intr-un fel sau altul si murim, iar eu as prefera sa am un cer al gurii care sa-mi ofere placerea de a ma bucura cu totul de un Chateaux Margaux sau un Haut Brion, chiar daca excesul la care m-am dedat pentru a obtine un astfel de cer al gurii aduce un ficat care nu-mi da voie sa beau un Richebourg, Corton sau Chambertin, in loc sa am matele de fier ruginit, cum le aveam cand eram copil si toate vinurile, in afara de Porto, erau amare, iar sa bei insemna sa bagi in tine destul din orice te-ar face sa nu-ti mai pese. Important este, desigur, sa incerci sa eviti situatia in care vei fi nevoit sa te lasi cu totul de vin, asa cum in cazul ochilor este important sa nu orbesti. Insa lucrurile astea tin foarte mult si de noroc si nimeni nu poate ocoli moartea printrun efort cinstit si nici nu poate sti la ce-i va folosi la un moment dat o anumita parte din corpul sau pana nu ii e pusa la incercare.

Pare ca ne departam de subiectul luptelor cu tauri, insa ce vroiam eu sa spun este ca un om ale carui cunostere si educatie se dezvolta constant ar putea sa simta o placere infinita cand bea vin, asa cum placerea de a privi luptele cu tauri poate deveni cea mai importanta dintre maruntele pasiuni ale cuiva, insa cineva care bea - nu degusta, nu savureaza, ci bea pentru prima oara - vin va sti, chiar daca nu e interesat sau capabil sa deguste bautura, va sti deci daca efectul resimtit ii place sau, dimpotriva, nu-i ceva potrivit pentru el. Cand vine vorba de vin, cei mai multi dintre incepatori prefera vinurile vechi si dulci, precum si vinurile spumoase, ca sampania nu prea seaca sau un burgund spumos - le prefera pentru ca arata mai pitoresc; mai tarziu le vor da la o parte pe toate pentru un Grand crus de Medoc, chiar daca ar veni intr-o sticla simpla, fara eticheta, acoperita de praf sau panze de paianjen, lipsita de orice element pitoresc si adapostind in ea doar un vin cinstit si delicat, usor pe limba, racoros in gura si care te incalzeste dupa ce l-ai baut. Tot asa, in luptele cu tauri, o sa-i atraga mai intai lucrurile pitoresti, un paseo, culorile, mizanscena, cutitele si molinetes, matadorul care il atinge pe taur pe bot sau ii mangaie coarnele, toate lucrurile astea romantice, dar fara rost, care le plac spectatorilor. Se bucura sa-i vada pe cai protejati de plapumile alea, pentru ca datorita lor sunt scutiti de privelistile stanjenitoare, si aplauda toate manevrele precum cele pomenite mai sus. Mai tarziu, cand in cele din urma au invatat din experienta sa aprecieze adevaratele valori ale coridei, or sa caute adevarul si cinstea - nu trucurile, ci emotia si, mereu, clasicismul si puritatea cu care sunt executate toate acele suertes, si, asa cum se schimba si gustul pentru vin, n-or sa mai vrea dulcegarii, ci sa-i vada pe cai lipsit de protectie, astfel incat fiecare rana sa poata fi observata, si sa-i vada murind, nu suferind din cauza a ceva menit sa-i lase pe cai sa sufere, dar care, in acelasi timp, ascunde acea suferinta de ochii spectatorilor. Dar la luptele cu tauri, ca si cu vinul, o sa stii de la inceput daca iti plac sau nu, in functie de efectul lor asupra ta. Exista forme ale coridei care satisfac cele mai variate gusturi si daca nu-ti place nimic din toata lupta, nici ea, luata in sine, ca intreg, nici detaliile ei, atunci inseamna ca nu esti facut pentru asta. Desigur, pentru cei carora le plac aceste lupte ar fi mai placut daca aceia carora nu le plac nu ar simti nevoia sa le declare razboi sau sa finanteze incercarile de a le suprima doar pentru ca luptele nu le plac sau ii deranjeaza - dar asta ar insemna sa cerem pre amult si, oricum, orice manifestare capabila sa starneasca atata pasiune la iubitorii ei va starni o pasiune egala si la cei care o urasc."
- Ernest Hemingway - {Fragment din "Moarte dupa-amiaza"}

[ DOCUMENTAR ] Secretele ascunse ale banilor

Mike Maloney, prezentatorul seriei „Hidden Secrets of Money”, este un un orator de marcă, autor de bestseller, cercetător al istoriei monetare și investigator în privința aurului și argintului. Această serie de filme documentare oferă o perspectivă unică a istoriei banilor și rolul acesteia în economia de azi.
Cu misiunea de a ajuta pe toată lumea să obțină adevărata bunăstare, Mike ne arată ceea ce putem face astăzi ca să fim gata să înfruntăm viitorul. Scopul declarat al realizatorilor acestor documentare este ca lumea să realizeze că “prosperitatea poate fi obținută doar în condiții de libertate individuală, printr-o piață liberă și având la bază un sistem financiar solid și bine reglementat.”

De unde vine denumirea de leu românesc?

În secolul al XVII-lea, în statele românești circulau talerii olandezi (löwenthaler). Aceştia aveau gravat pe ei un leu. După ieșirea din uz a talerilor, numele de leu a fost păstrat ca termen generic pentru bani, iar în 1867 leul devenea unitatea monetară a Principatelor Unite. Cea mai veche monedă atestată pe teritoriul românesc e drahma de argint de 8 grame, emisă de orașul grecesc Histria în anul 480 î.Hr.
Pe 22 aprilie 1867 s-a stabilit ca monedă națională leul, având etalonul la 5 grame de argint și având 100 de submultipli, numiţi bani. Primele monede emise erau din bronz, de 1 ban, 2, 5 și 10 bani, bătute în Birmingham, Anglia.
În 1868, a fost emisă prima monedă românească din aur, cu valoarea de 20 lei. Din 1870 s-au bătut și monede de argint cu valoarea de 50 de bani (aşa-zisele „băncuțe”), 1 leu și 2 lei.
Banca Națională a României a fost înfiinţată pe 1 aprilie 1880, aceasta fiind singura abilitată să emită monedă de metal și hârtie. În 1947 a fost emisă bancnota de 5.000.000 lei, aceasta având cea mai mare valoare nominală din istoria României.
În 1947 s-a făcut denominarea, la un raport de 1 leu nou la 20.000 lei vechi. Paritatea leu-dolar era de 150 de lei pentru 1 dolar. În 1966 s-au emis monede și bancnote cu noua denumire a ţării, Republica Socialistă România, care au rămas în circulație până după 1989. Pe 1 iulie 2005, reforma monetară din România a schimbat leul vechi (ROL) cu cel nou (RON), 1 RON fiind egal cu 10.000 ROL. Cum România a intrat în Uniunea Europeană la începutul anului 2007, ar urma să treacă la moneda unică europeană, Euro, după 2016. (Sursa)

Partea I – Diferenta dintre bani și valută 

Partea II – Cele 7 etape ale existenței unui imperiu subtitrat

 

[ PHOTO ] Brabus B63S 700 Widestar Dubai Police Edition

Brabus have revealed the Brabus B63S 700 Widestar Dubai Police Edition at the Dubai Motor Show 2013. Brabus have tuned the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to produce an awesome 700 hp, yet the reason Brabus chose to display it in Dubai is due to the “Tune it! Safe” campaign.

The Tune It! Safe! campaign is backed by the German Ministry for Transport, Construction and Urban Development and sponsored by the Association of Automobile Tuners and has numerous partners from industry. It has advocated responsible tuning in Germany since 2005 and is now looking to extend its program worldwide.

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The Brabus B63S 700 Widestar Dubai Police Edition features the livery of the Dubai Police, which you might have seen on a number of other exotic cars recently. The car will join Dubai’s exotic fleet once the Dubai Motor Show has finished and will patrol alongside an Aston Martin One-77 among others!

The Brabus B63S 700 Widestar gets the standard B63S 700 upgrades applied to its 5.5 litre V8 engine. Power is up to 700 hp at 5,300 rpm and an electronically limited 960 Nm of torque from as low as 2,000 rpm. The Dubai Police Edition retains the AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic which makes 100 km/h possible in just 4.9 seconds. Top speed is limited to 300 km/h in order to protect the tyres.

Of course, our readers will remember the package from the Brabus B63S 700 6×6 from the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013. The body modifications to this car include a new front bumper, fender flares, roof spoiler and rear bumper.

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[ DESTINATII DE VIS ] Hvitserkur Rock — Iceland

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Mount Hvitserkur Rock, Iceland. 50-foot-tall piece of former volcano just off of Iceland's northern shore. The Icelandic name, Hvitserkur, means "white shirt" in English, An old story has it that Hvítserkur is a petrified troll that intended to stone Þingeyrarklaustur cloister, but dawn arrived before he could succeed. At Sigríðastaðaós, just south of Hvítserkur, there is a pleasant site for watching seals.

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The Tale of the Troll Hvitserkur — A long time ago when settlers were coming to Iceland a troll called Hvítserkur lived in Mount Bæjarfell in Strandir on the Westfjords. He had a son called Bárdur. Hvítserkur had long lived there with his family and was happy. One day he woke up when he was sound asleep when he heard a strong and uncomfortable sound. The troll knew that this would be the result of men who now had moved to Iceland and no longer believed in Odin and Frey.

He hoped that the noise would stop, but his wish did not come true. On the contrary, the racket increased, especially around the middle of winter, the most enjoyable time of Giants. So Hvítserkur decided to put an end to this. He was sure that this was due to a bell, which was hanging up in a large house on the other side of Húnaflói. Hence, he decided to take the journey and take this object down or shatter it to pieces.

One evening when the day was getting shorter Hvítserkur decided to start his journey. He believed that he would have plenty of time for his trip before daybreak, for the light of day he could not stand any more than other trolls. The moon and stars were shining and thus the situation was ideal. As Hvítserkur was getting ready, his son Bárdur demanded to travel with him. He felt he had to look around in the world and felt that he might be of assistance to his father if the work was cumbersome. Hvítserkur believed that the fjords might be too deep for his son. However, the boy insisted upon going and finally his father reluctantly gave in. The quarrel had taken a good part of the night and they could start. As his father had suspected Bárdur had great difficulty wading over the deep waters and they were greatly delayed.

Day was near when the two approached Vatnsnes and Hvítserkur decided to go ahead and took large steps in the hope of breaking the clock before dawn.

But as he stepped over the mountain and into the sea he looked eastwards and saw the sun coming up and he immediately turned into stone. His son had just taken land on the other side of the mountain and he turned into stone on the beach. As Hvítserkur felt what was happening, he threw his hammer towards the church at Thingeyrar, hoping to break the clock. However, he failed and the hammer can be found on the eastern part of Thingeyrarsand.