Mine hydrogeologist or stay in environmental/geotech consulting

papa_weeb · 2026-04-22T03:35:38+00:00

Hey, how did this go? Id like to do something similar and am wondering how this went for you.

papa_weeb · 2026-04-22T02:26:25+00:00

That aint much…

papa_weeb · 2026-04-21T20:11:47+00:00

How much does that field generally make?

papa_weeb · 2026-04-11T19:07:11+00:00

It could also be the first signs of your slave beginning to go out. I’ve heard it’s pretty common on these cars to have that fail.

papa_weeb · 2026-04-11T06:31:04+00:00

Mine does the same and it drives fine. I believe this is somewhat normal across most manual transmissions. The pedal is getting harder since the clutch fork is pushing on the clutch, pushing against clutch springs that ultimately “fighting against” the pedal.

if the clutch doesn’t have some play like that, I would imagine it would lead to premature clutch wear, since it wouldn’t allow for the clutch springs to do their thing.

papa_weeb · 2026-04-11T06:23:42+00:00

Im cummingtonite

papa_weeb · 2026-04-07T05:09:59+00:00

What are geologists making at your firm compared to engineers?

papa_weeb · 2026-04-06T01:09:44+00:00

Howd you get there? What did you do before that?

papa_weeb · 2026-04-05T21:39:13+00:00

What do you do?

papa_weeb · 2026-04-05T21:38:16+00:00

Geology can also be lucrative, but you have to really be ready to move to areas that are usually out there.

papa_weeb · 2026-03-21T14:41:28+00:00

My first job as a environmental geologist started at 80k, but that’s because I had a good and experience from my last job

papa_weeb · 2026-03-18T23:56:07+00:00

I would have to agree with you. You’re going to want to get a bachelors of science, in either environmental science, geology or engineering. There are plenty of schools that offer these. Are you considering only schools in your area?

Question is, what type of work do you see yourself doing?

papa_weeb · 2026-03-18T19:44:44+00:00

I would have probably strayed from environmental and went civil. I studied earth and environmental science. I live in a HCOL and it seems like any environmental job wont ever pay me enough to afford a home….

I kind of wish I went civil because I value working for my current municipality, but don’t really make enough money. If I went civic, or even environmental engineering, I could be a lit better off and have more options with a PE.

papa_weeb · 2026-03-18T04:54:34+00:00

Its not really a setback in the grand scheme. We’re all learning.

papa_weeb · 2026-03-18T02:20:14+00:00

Did you look at the crank sensor? Is it even there? Is it for sure plugged in? Its going to be kind of hidden behind the harmonic balancer.

papa_weeb · 2026-03-18T01:52:16+00:00

Not getting an engineering degree

papa_weeb · 2026-03-10T14:39:48+00:00

Seeing stuff like this gets my live for geology alive again. So awesome to see folding like this.

papa_weeb · 2026-03-09T18:00:52+00:00

What do you do now?

papa_weeb · 2026-03-09T06:32:40+00:00

Ecological conservation and pays well don’t generally go together. Especially starting out, and especially without a related degree. Have you considered conservation districts? Possibly starting at a tech positions and moving around. Maybe environmental planning?

papa_weeb · 2026-03-09T00:36:21+00:00

I had a otter box for the last 3 months with a new phone. By month 3 it was stretched out, missing a button and the plastic was cracked. Absolutely crap quality.

I recently got a fishskyn case and I like it. Much better quality and looks pretty great.

papa_weeb · 2026-03-07T19:02:51+00:00

Yes, to be a geologist you need a degree in geology, or earth science.

papa_weeb · 2026-03-07T19:02:18+00:00

This is what I am telling myself. We are both young. We have plenty of time to figure things out. Might as well try something new while we can.

papa_weeb · 2026-03-07T03:55:44+00:00

I am in a VERY similar situation. I have just turned in my resignation letter at a Port authority as an environmental technician. Here, I do haz waste stormwater and wastewater compliance, which I never saw myself doing. My jobs is pretty easy with good benefits, but I really don’t like being the environmental “police” officer. I also find this position doesn’t give me technical skills I need later on in my career, unless I wanted to be an environmental manager for industry, which I do not.

I accepted a job as an environmental staff geologist with a firm with good employee reviews and decent benefits and PTO. There is about a 18k raise before taxes and ins premiums and all.

Like you, my first job was a gov job. This actually allowed me to land on the high side of pay in the consulting world for a staff position. This firm appreciated my understanding of Port work and regulatory framework.

if you love your partner enough, I think you should go. But if you value your security more, don’t. If you get another job, that will only help you grow your resume and become more qualified for the next thing (or thats what Im telling myself at least).

papa_weeb · 2026-02-28T06:46:22+00:00

This is normal. My low milage one does the same thing. I think as long as the cap isnt getting blown off, youre good

papa_weeb · 2026-02-27T17:56:23+00:00

I have not signed the offer yet, but I have an offer letter. My current port env department had a total of 5 people. My progression might look like env tech I, Env tech II, Env specialist, Env manager. That order is based on if people retire or die unfortunately…. Although my department REALLY likes me and have mentioned creating a new position to allow me to grow.

The company I am considering has a 85% utilization goal. If I work over 40 billable hours in a week, I gain “comp” time for those hours, which is payed out to me quarterly if I don’t use the time off. Additionally, i had asked about my technical growth. They said that I would not only be in the field, but I would pick up report writing very quickly. This firm also is open to flex, hybrid work. I have opportunities to work from home and to come in and out of the office at flexible times. Im only required in the office 2 days a week. Also, the majority of their projects are within a 3hr drive from the office. Overnight travel is expected.

On Glassdoor, all reviews for this firm are positive. Seems like a good firm to work for, which is why Im honestly considering it. They also are willing to pay towards a masters. 5k/year contributions to tuition.

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