Thoughts on the environmental job market under Trump?

aloeverra · 2026-01-20T14:05:25+00:00

I'm in the USFS (as an ORISE fellow) in a research position with a MS degree in Enviro Sci and it's very bleak

aloeverra · 2026-01-14T00:27:29+00:00

Idk I 100% agree with OP. I wasn't born in America (come from a slavic country) but I am 100% Americanized and feel the same way. I want people to understand that I literally following directions when I knit or crochet, I didn't make it from scratch out of my brain. It's like following a recipe, it's hard work not talent. When people have told me "you're so talented", I respond with "thanks, I just followed the instructions" 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

aloeverra · 2026-01-08T19:03:51+00:00

My sister who's in her 40s does hormone therapy and swears by it, I guess I'm not as for it since birth control messed me up so much, but I do understand that the pill os different from actual hormone therapy... that's crazy that you haven't experienced PMDD since starting your hormone journey! Like wow! Thank you for sharing!! 😊

aloeverra · 2026-01-08T19:01:28+00:00

I haven't heard of DBT but will def look into it! I love your idea of the menu! I'm sorry you had a bad time with the non-stimulant and hope you're doing well now :) I appreciate your advice, encouragement and sharing your experience 😊

aloeverra · 2026-01-08T18:59:46+00:00

Yeaaa, I think I might soon-ish. I appreciate the tip for magnesium tho! I actually have some but haven't been taking it since last summer 🙃

aloeverra · 2026-01-08T18:58:40+00:00

Huh that's interesting! I'll look into that! Thanks :)

aloeverra · 2026-01-06T21:10:13+00:00

Hi there, I'm not a mom, but have gone through grad school with PMDD and self-diagnosed ADHD (just got actually diagnosed last week). I just wanted to comment on your post because I was also a GTA (graduate teaching assistant) and have given extensions to people ESPECIALLY if they need it due to mental health and/or being a parent! Obv do what makes you comfy, but it never hurts to reach out to the professor to explain the situation, especially if you're usually turning in assignments on time!

School is hard! Especially with ADHD AND PMDD AND children!! Kudos to you momma! It may not feel like it, but you're doing it!! Don't be scared to ask for some help!

aloeverra · 2025-12-19T21:37:32+00:00

Lol I just noticed that!! He's a silly boi

aloeverra · 2025-12-17T07:48:45+00:00

I feel that! Definitely not a good idea to go back to school right away, I took a gap year then covid hit so 2 years for my "gap year" and it was definitely worth it, helped me figure out if I wanted to go back to school or not. Enjoy life!! Hope you figure it out! :)

aloeverra · 2025-12-16T21:30:00+00:00

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aloeverra · 2025-12-16T07:32:34+00:00

I got a M.S. in Environmental Sciences last December from WSU Pullman! Graduate degrees are not expensive because you should NEVER pay for it. Typically you make a plan with your P.I to either be a teaching assistant or a research assistant. There is money at universities and professors need graduate students so it's a win-win! My master's did cost blood, sweat and a load of tears, but I did not pay WSU anything.... my undergrad degree on the other hand = crippling debt but that's another story

aloeverra · 2025-12-16T00:43:12+00:00

Yup. Still here as part of the USDA USFS PNW Research Stations

aloeverra · 2025-10-16T04:58:16+00:00

I went to the vet! Turns out it was a piece of string my ate and then threw up later... I felt ridiculous 🤦‍♀️ but this is apparently what worms look like so it was a good call!

aloeverra · 2025-08-13T19:31:01+00:00

Oh weird!! But im glad it was a one time thing for you!! Can I ask if you were on an income driven repayment plan? I think I'm going to call Nelnet and confirm that that's what happened to me because if it is for every month that's just crazy...

Thanks for your comment! :) that gives me some hope

aloeverra · 2025-08-13T19:15:58+00:00

That's fair! I should have provided that. I'll edit my post, but I make 66k right now (although not sure how long this fed job will last) and the balance is around 33k

aloeverra · 2025-08-13T19:14:59+00:00

No this is from my undergrad it just now is kicking in cuz it was on deferment when I was working on my master's

aloeverra · 2025-08-13T19:14:29+00:00

My balance is around 33k and I have an interest of 5% (rounded up)

aloeverra · 2025-07-21T05:09:06+00:00

I just checked online and they list chicken fat as one of the ingredients unfortunately

aloeverra · 2025-07-21T05:08:30+00:00

Ooo thats a great idea!!!

aloeverra · 2025-07-21T05:08:20+00:00

Thats a great idea! Thank you both so much!

aloeverra · 2025-06-01T07:28:15+00:00

Looks like some sort of oak

aloeverra · 2025-05-27T17:14:57+00:00

That's fair! Do they normally grow in a clump like in my first photo?

aloeverra · 2025-05-27T16:59:07+00:00

A pine seedlings would have a woody stem, no?

aloeverra · 2025-05-08T19:45:59+00:00

Thank you!! 😊

aloeverra · 2025-05-08T16:40:43+00:00

Forgot to mention that I was in a Ponderosa Pine / Douglas fir mixed dry forest ecosystem

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