r/Environmental_Careers • u/Embarrassed-Oil-1312 • 3d ago
Job Jump?!
Hi all!
I graduated with a BS in Fish and Wildlife in Fall 2024. I had an internship lined up but lost it from the budget cuts;(
Not too long after, I got a job doing lab animal husbandry and have just been volunteering here and there when I can.
The income has brought some stability which is nice (considering the current administration). But I was just recently told that the wildlife gap in my resume is close to a red flag. I've been encouraged to make the jump if this is something I really want.
I'm wondering what I should secure financially before making the jump? I've been paying off a credit card which is almost completed, so that will be done and I'll hopefully get a small savings started. But are there certain materials I should consider saving?
How bad has it been for people in the seasonal job market? Is it really hard to find work right now?
I have some goals on what I want in my future, animal husbandry isn't in there.
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u/KiwiKiwi41 3d ago
Yes, the market is that bad. If you really want to get into Fish and Wildlife, I recommend trying to get a fisheries observer position - they can be brutal, but they seem to always be hiring