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re: Deciding on a Career Path
Posted on 1/28/15 at 1:35 pm to chesty
Posted on 1/28/15 at 1:35 pm to chesty
If you are truly interested in doing environmental work, look at some non profits. The money will be crap but I'm sure it will be rewarding. CRCL, or the nature conservancy come to mind. Also, DNR and CPRA are state agencies that hire folks with degrees with no job relevance. Look for a specialist position that is basically an admin position that processes contracts and what not.
Good luck with your search.
Good luck with your search.
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Posted on 1/28/15 at 1:43 pm to chesty
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I am a SME on how financial aid and the GI bill work, I make sure all of my buddies have their GI bill set up and that they are getting the proper $ for school.
Now we're talking. Ever look into financial aid jobs?
An entry level financial aid coordinator makes about $40k, and college CFOs average $147k. And there are a TON of jobs in between. Higher ed benefits are usually pretty good.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 1:58 pm to anc
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Now we're talking. Ever look into financial aid jobs?
An entry level financial aid coordinator makes about $40k, and college CFOs average $147k. And there are a TON of jobs in between. Higher ed benefits are usually pretty good.
Yep, higher ed fin aid jobs are one career path with solid benefits. But it's indoors...
You like being outside...you like shooting. Ever considered a career in law enforcement? Your military background will put you ahead of the curve. Patrol deputies in rural areas do all sorts of interesting things...even if you don't want to do law enforcement as a long term career, you might consider being a reserve deputy. Those guys get commissioned and work special events, holidays (think mardi gras) and similar situations. Practically every parish has a sheriff's qualifying gun range; every range has a rangemaster...someone handles the firearms supply room in every police force in the state. You might even be potential training academy instructor material after a few years of active duty police work.
Wildlife enforcement agents (aka game wardens) are outside all the damn time, and they're directly involved in the sort of things you like. With a degree plus veterans preference points, you'll have a leg up on the average civil service applicant angling for those jobs.
My philosophy is not about stacking up the benjamins so you can afford to play on weekends. It's more about making sure your daily work feeds your happiness. Your halfhearted academic career seems to demonstrate that you'd rather be doing than thinking. So go "do".
Property management for a hunting club or conservation organization...firearms/concealed carry instructor at a local gun range...
Posted on 1/28/15 at 2:07 pm to chesty
If you are interested in environmental work why dont you look into working for an environmental services company? The company I work for has guys that do sales and service as well. Its pretty much unlimited income , you are outside, and you go to some pretty badass places the common person never realized was even around. The environmental industry will always be around considering the way that regulations are going so the job security is extremely nice.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 2:38 pm to JOHNN
I'd love to get into environmental services, Financial aid would be cool, I'm not looking to do local Law Enforcement but I'd consider something federal. I wouldn't mind doing land management.. Other than LSU's career center and indeed where are my best resources ?
Posted on 1/28/15 at 3:06 pm to chesty
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I'm hoping that the lady in the career service center knows her shite. as to what I'm passionate about. I love being outdoors, shooting, I like figuring things out and teaching people things. I am a SME on how financial aid and the GI bill work, I make sure all of my buddies have their GI bill set up and that they are getting the proper $ for school. I'm pretty passionate about getting outside and being active.
What kind of financial security are you wanting in your life?
Friend of mine is a river guide out West during the spring and summer months and a farmer in California during the winter months. He has zero worth to his name, but he's enjoying his life.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 3:31 pm to StringedInstruments
If you are looking for federal jobs, look at USAJobs: LINK /
You might make a good park ranger. They're outside plenty, work all over the country, and have a variety of specializations depending on their park assignments. Again, vets preference points will put you a bit ahead in federal job seeking.
You might make a good park ranger. They're outside plenty, work all over the country, and have a variety of specializations depending on their park assignments. Again, vets preference points will put you a bit ahead in federal job seeking.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 3:46 pm to hungryone
I'm on USA jobs now.. there some interesting positions. as to financial security, I'd like to make decent money. I'd clear more bartending like I am now than I would as a Park Ranger.
it's not that I am a bad student, I actually make decent grades. My transcript is messed up from LSU not honoring BRCC's exempting my grades from the semester I left to join the Marines. you take those out and I am at 2.75/2.8
it's not that I am a bad student, I actually make decent grades. My transcript is messed up from LSU not honoring BRCC's exempting my grades from the semester I left to join the Marines. you take those out and I am at 2.75/2.8
Posted on 1/28/15 at 3:52 pm to chesty
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I'd clear more bartending like I am now than I would as a Park Ranger.
Ah, so we're back to the money thing.
"Decent" grades don't cut it for grad school or law school...2.8 from LSU counts as mediocre. I'm not trying to be harsh, just trying to be realistic. If you aren't motivated to pull better grades as an undergrad and/or don't possess the natural aptitude to excel in those areas, things aren't going to magically change. You'll be a mediocre grad student who struggles to stay in a program.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 5:42 pm to hungryone
It's okay, part of it's a money thing. If I were going to grad school, I would have to be 100% invested into my program.
But, I have a impeccable references military and work wise. I guess I just should have put more emphasis on school.
But, I have a impeccable references military and work wise. I guess I just should have put more emphasis on school.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 5:54 pm to chesty
If I had to do it all over again or if I had a college aged son...
1. Anything medical
2. Anything medical
3. Anything medical
I have friends that are MDs, DOs, dentists, PAs, and pharmacists. They're all doing great with big houses and nice cars. They seem to be happy and enjoy what they're doing. Bonafide job security is great too.
I also have friends that are engineers, accountants, lawyers, etc. Lawyer friend got laid off. Most others are struggling with somewhat low pay and high workload. Infinite competition sucks when supply exceeds demand.
1. Anything medical
2. Anything medical
3. Anything medical
I have friends that are MDs, DOs, dentists, PAs, and pharmacists. They're all doing great with big houses and nice cars. They seem to be happy and enjoy what they're doing. Bonafide job security is great too.
I also have friends that are engineers, accountants, lawyers, etc. Lawyer friend got laid off. Most others are struggling with somewhat low pay and high workload. Infinite competition sucks when supply exceeds demand.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:53 pm to chesty
Did LSU force you to major in political science?
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:10 pm to chesty
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I'm about to graduate in Poli Sci, it's pretty much worthless.
quote:Gifts come in strange packages. This could be steering you away from of a position you'd eventually hate. Keep your eyes **wide** open. How is your risk tolerance? Don't paint yourself into a corner with enviro and finance. They could indeed work, but I think at this point, you'd be wise to keep many lines in the water.
I have a shite GPA
Don't laugh, but I hear welders are pulling down $140k in year 2.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:45 pm to chesty
Environmental services / environmental construction.
Start at the bottom and work up.
Start at the bottom and work up.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 9:37 pm to chesty
Well, your screen name is Chesty. I was a poli sci major and went to Marine Corps OCS. Good luck
Posted on 1/29/15 at 7:48 am to Rhino5
Thanks, I'm doing some more assessments today and keeping my eyes and ears open. My dad reminded me last night to "stay positive and stay open minded".
Posted on 1/29/15 at 8:39 am to chesty
I'm kinda in your same boat. I don't have a military background or anything though. I was sick my first two years of school and my grades are not that good bc of it. I'm a finance major though and I still can't figure out where to start.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 10:00 am to UMRealist
Stick with it man, write a good resume and be willing to work your arse off and explain your situation. You can do it
Posted on 1/29/15 at 11:04 am to chesty
Also wanted to add: don't stay home. Seriously. The fewer hours you spend in front of the TV/videogames/computer, the better. At this point in life/career, you need as many human connections as you can possibly make. Join business-oriented organizations, volunteer in areas where you will meet people who can help you to advance, go everywhere you can with a smile on your face and the attitude that the next person you meet might be the connection that launches you to your dream project.
If your area has a Rotaract club (like Rotary for younger people), join it. The Rotary network is full of helpful, affluent, cooperative people.
If your area has a Rotaract club (like Rotary for younger people), join it. The Rotary network is full of helpful, affluent, cooperative people.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 11:38 am to hungryone
great point.
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