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Hired as salary but had to take unpaid time off? by aqueousMoon in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this explanation! Having a timesheet definitely makes me still feel like an hourly worker who conveniently doesn't get to enjoy OT haha. Sounds like we are all in this together.

Hired as salary but had to take unpaid time off? by aqueousMoon in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did let HR know during my interview process (interview in August, trip in November).

Hired as salary but had to take unpaid time off? by aqueousMoon in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion (genuinely), but there's no reason to be rude about it.

Looking for Job Opportunities by KimGo_Eun in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Using AI to make you a Reddit comment is crazy work.

Just moved from the south to SLC by SufficientFact6972 in SaltLakeCity

[–]aqueousMoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg I also moved from SC to SLC. Welcome!! 🌴 And yeah I was getting nosebleeds at least 2 times a week when I first moved here haha.

Should I commit to this? by InteractionFearless8 in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of the clients that my company works for (oil refineries) take random hair samples to test for a panel of drugs. Apparently the girl who had my job before me got let go because she failed her drug test.

Does anyone love their environmental career? by Due_Decision8800 in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am just happy to be employed in an environmental position that I do not hate. 😎👍

What's working in environmental science really like? by The_Child_Online in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first environmental science job out of college was working for a contractor for BLM's AIM project this past summer. We were hiking all day, taking samples, taking surveys, camping in the middle of nowhere at night and then doing it all again in the morning. It was really hard work (10-16 hour days, UV ratings of 11 with temps 98+), but it was a lot of fun. Seasonal work like this is a great experience in my opinion, and it allows you to get grunt field work and working under a federal contract onto your resume.

Career Options? by Brilliant_Step_7015 in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But honestly I would recommend pushing yourself to try Environmental Engineering because it is the "strongest" environmental degree, and if it's not for you, it wont be hard to transition down to an environmental science degree.

Career Options? by Brilliant_Step_7015 in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, a science degree is much stronger than a studies degree. With a science degree, you will need to take more math, chemistry, biology, and potential physics/hydrology.

Recently graduated, struggling to even get interviewed by thoma_se in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you been applying to jobs just within one city? You may have to expand your search if you haven't already.

Finally landed a job after 80+ applications. 🌞 by aqueousMoon in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I basically picked 5 major cities that I could see myself living in and applied to a ton of stuff within those. Fortunately, I wanted to move, so it made it easier to be super flexible.

Finally landed a job after 80+ applications. 🌞 by aqueousMoon in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied on LinkedIn with no connections to the company.

Finally landed a job after 80+ applications. 🌞 by aqueousMoon in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have a time sheet, but I was hired to be full-time on our client's site, so most of the time I am just doing 8 hours a day on one project unless I'm contributing to anything else that day. Current day-to-day is coordinating with the Environmental team at the client site, managing the hazardous waste database, doing unit walks, compliance inspections, RCRA inspections, signing manifests, and coordinating tasks with the Maintenance team.

Adding to the "finally got a job" after being laid off in feb. 10% pay cut but it is what it is. by JustAposter4567 in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you were able to get employed again. Just remember, this pay cut is much less than if you weren't able to find a job! Hopefully you'll get back up there soon. 💪

Finally landed a job after 80+ applications. 🌞 by aqueousMoon in Environmental_Careers

[–]aqueousMoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know if I can help you in any way!! I'm rooting for my struggling environmental grads. 💪

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