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re: What’s a good college degree for working outdoors?
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:37 pm to Navajo61490
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:37 pm to Navajo61490
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Geologists in Louisiana mostly do site investigations and sample soil/groundwater for the plants. Yeah, you’re outdoors but it’s not like it’ll be the freshest of air
I assume geologists is a bachelors, I could make it work, may take me more than 4 years though. All I have is English, Sociology, Psychology, and History. Maybe a couple others
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Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:38 pm to Seen
Foresty, biology, botany, marine biology, natural resource conservation, agricultural studies, wildlife management, construction management, poultry science, criminal justice, horticulture
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:39 pm to shutterspeed
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Foresty, biology, botany, marine biology, natural resource conservation, agricultural studies, wildlife management, construction management, poultry science, criminal justice, horticulture
All those except criminal justice sound cool. Will look in to them
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:41 pm to momentoftruth87
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I’d just keep building the business be proud of that! Learn fencing, add power washing, there’s big things or small things with big margins.
I know, I enjoy it. Just not fulfilling anymore. Wasted my early years partying, prime years as a medic, and latter prime doing lawns. Not sure if doing lawns till I’m in my 60s is something I want to do but I may have to.
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:42 pm to Seen
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All those except criminal justice sound cool.
I only mentioned criminal justice because that opens up wildlife enforcement.
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:42 pm to Seen
Most jobs involving outdoors your boss would take the degree and toss it in the trash. Just takes experience and hard work
You go to college to have the privilege of working inside in the comfort. You work outside to become a man
You go to college to have the privilege of working inside in the comfort. You work outside to become a man
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:43 pm to Seen
Besides the money, what are some other goals? Any hobbies? I really don’t see the need for college unless you’re trying to get into something specific. Use Google and YouTube (even though they’re evil) you can learn so much for free.
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:44 pm to Seen
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live in Lafayette, is geologist or archeologist even an option in La? Obviously I’m ignorant on this type of stuff
Lafayette you should pursue plant maintenance no degree necessary. Now go get me a sky hook and left handed crescent wrench
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:47 pm to momentoftruth87
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Besides the money, what are some other goals? Any hobbies? I really don’t see the need for college unless you’re trying to get into something specific. Use Google and YouTube (even though they’re evil) you can learn so much for free.
Hobbies just hunting and fishing, kids keep me active, I enjoy the woods but not necessarily the best woodsman. I’ve googled some about this but all in all a lot of smart people on TD with good advice, enjoy seeing different thoughts here. Goals are to be outdoors, approximately same pay as I’m doing now, between $50-60k but willing to take a little paycut, and enjoy a job outdoors with wildlife, plants, just being in nature or with animals
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:49 pm to Seen
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:49 pm to Seen
Janitor
Posted on 12/10/22 at 7:51 pm to Gifman
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Geologist, archaeologist, golf management. Those are just a couple off the top of my head.
At age 40 and with a spotty academic record, Those first two would be tough.
Posted on 12/10/22 at 8:20 pm to Seen
If you live near Ruston, go to Tech and get a Forestry degree. They have a kick arse forestry program.
Edit - NM - see you live in Lafayette.
Check with ULL and see if they have a forestry program.
Edit - NM - see you live in Lafayette.
Check with ULL and see if they have a forestry program.
This post was edited on 12/10/22 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 12/10/22 at 8:24 pm to Seen
Turf Management. It is not always easy but I've been fortunate to travel throughout the US working at some historic venues.
Posted on 12/10/22 at 8:24 pm to Seen
You don't need a degree for $40-$50k!
Maybe you should focus on making your money in less time and spending your leisure time outdoors? Can you scale your business to where you aren't doing the lawn care as much yourself? You might not want to manage others, but there is good money in cutting grass! Especially if you can pick up some corporate accounts.
Maybe you should focus on making your money in less time and spending your leisure time outdoors? Can you scale your business to where you aren't doing the lawn care as much yourself? You might not want to manage others, but there is good money in cutting grass! Especially if you can pick up some corporate accounts.
Posted on 12/10/22 at 8:27 pm to Seen
Construction
Posted on 12/10/22 at 8:30 pm to Seen
Maybe learn autocad and drones then go work for a survey company or engineering firm?
Posted on 12/10/22 at 8:31 pm to Seen
You realize geo and archeologist are degreed fields? You ain't just walking into one of those.
Posted on 12/10/22 at 8:32 pm to Seen
Become an Arborist.
Posted on 12/10/22 at 8:32 pm to Seen
Civil Engineer
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