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How on earth do the operators of Japan's nuclear plant convince workers to risk their lives exposing themselves to huge doses of radiation? Money helps, apparently. TEPCO officials are advertising for so-called "jumpers" to carry out dangerous jobs for up to $5,000 a day, reports Reuters. They're called jumpers because they jump in to a contaminated area, complete a task, then race out. For many, it's not worth it.
"Ordinarily I'd consider that a dream job, but my wife was in tears and stopped me, so I declined," one would-be contract worker told a Japanese newspaper.
