I always tried to get on juries. At&t paid full wages while sitting. For as long as it lasted. Much easier sitting in a climate controlled room then out in elements climbing phone poles
The Feds paid pretty well. The per diam at the time covered my mileage, lodging, and food for the week i had to serve and the surplus pretty much matched the week's pay. To make it more bearable it was walking distance to my favorite Deli :lol: