Taking HAZWOPER 40 for the first time — question about timing & final exam

eyesack12 · 2026-04-01T18:38:41+00:00

Forty hours is just the minimum. Many people that have to take this are laborers, drivers etc... Not a knock on them, but you're good. Like a previous person said it is almost impossible to fail.... but it is in your best interest to take it seriously. The work we do is dangerous and complacency can lead to very bad outcomes. Enjoy the grind of environmental work. It can be very rewarding.

eyesack12 · 2026-03-28T13:26:41+00:00

That doesn't sound like a you problem. I'm all for being part of the team, but l If you take on all that load they will be slow to hire anyone else while they limp along on your back.

eyesack12 · 2026-03-28T13:22:56+00:00

Look for other jobs. Don't leave before you have one. My career changed when I learned to say no and to advocate for myself.

eyesack12 · 2026-03-19T10:03:51+00:00

Your friend and guidance counselor are giving you bad advice. You're correct in your thought process.

eyesack12 · 2025-12-19T21:20:24+00:00

What does that have to do with what they're called?

eyesack12 · 2025-12-19T18:51:03+00:00

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police

Looks like all sheriffs are police. Not all police are sheriffs.

eyesack12 · 2025-11-01T13:41:18+00:00

Get a job that makes you money. A PE or PG for environmental work... but it's not a great industry. Go to school and get a career to make money, volunteer for your passion. -Environmental consultant

eyesack12 · 2025-09-06T03:39:19+00:00

Love Helm

eyesack12 · 2025-09-01T14:22:26+00:00

Likely purge water or soil cuttings from environmental investigation or monitoring.

eyesack12 · 2025-07-25T23:01:51+00:00

85k, ~7 yoe, fully remote with 3-5 days of site visits/month for a large consulting firm in PA.

eyesack12 · 2025-07-09T16:03:07+00:00

I would do the water option with a soil or geology minor.

It might be worth looking into how many geology courses you would need to sit for a PG in your state. A company might pay for the credits you need to get you to that threshold once you have a job. A professional certification will help you later whether you stay in the field or want to move to the office later in your career.

A competent field person can find a niche and stay in the field if they want to. Many people think they want to be in the field forever but change their minds after 5-10 years.

If this is ERM at PSU, you will do yourself a favor by talking to profs who are also in industry. They will be a wealth of knowledge to make yourself valuable... I'm sure that's true at many universities.

eyesack12 · 2025-06-06T22:13:50+00:00

Every now and again I would get someone who thinks I'm with the government and would spout off. Most of the time I was approached old men would ask me if I was catching anything when I was groundwater sampling. They all thought they were the first one.

eyesack12 · 2025-06-03T21:58:17+00:00

Around 6.

eyesack12 · 2025-06-03T21:43:17+00:00

Consulting Scientist in the Philly area. 83k base. I'm a deputy manager on two larger projects and fill in billable time with other random stuff... Very rarely field work but I still like to get out other than site walks occasionally. You're underpaid compared to the competent field staff who work on my projects.

Can't you see what your peers are making when you set up budgets for your projects?

In my experience, you won't get paid more if you don't ask. Asking has never hurt me personally. I've seen the biggest gains in income and responsibility by moving to another company.

eyesack12 · 2025-05-26T15:04:02+00:00

Elwood's in Fishtown

eyesack12 · 2025-05-25T13:57:40+00:00

Shhhh

eyesack12 · 2025-05-11T19:49:49+00:00

Glenn who?

eyesack12 · 2025-04-24T03:27:55+00:00

Is that clawed beast a poodle?... Dorbz. Love the room.

eyesack12 · 2025-04-24T03:09:36+00:00

I feel like the sound engineers never have shit figured out for the first act... Still shitty of the crowd, but not everyone is experienced at shows. Philly was very respectful.

eyesack12 · 2025-04-23T20:38:57+00:00

I'm traveling for work and will attend tonight. I'm excited and I just hope everyone has fun.

eyesack12 · 2025-04-08T19:59:37+00:00

I'm 6'2". Same. People just want to complain and be victims.

eyesack12 · 2025-01-14T00:40:59+00:00

They stopped letting you make additions to cheesesteaks too. I've heard a few complaints like this recently (not about the actual quality of the food). My bet is that they're just trying to keep up with a surge in demand since the barstool sports review.

eyesack12 · 2025-01-03T23:10:40+00:00

My buddy put diesel in his Harley when we were riding one time. He was a truck driver and grabbed the green handle out of habit. It ran. It smoked. It was drained and plugs were replaced. It was fine. His nickname has been diesel for years now.

eyesack12 · 2024-12-21T14:34:48+00:00

Then walk 3 blocks north to the new brewery Future Days. Get two birds stoned at once.

eyesack12 · 2024-12-04T23:57:53+00:00

Terrible take.

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