New Career Direction for a Geologist/Nerd in the Bay Area
May 23, 2013 4:12 PM Subscribe
Can you help me evaluate new career directions in the Bay Area?
I consulted this question already.
I'll try to keep this post free from b*tching. I live in the Bay Area.
1. I want to work outside (the original reason why I became a geologist), but not in Superfund sites (have already been an environmental consultant, and did not care for that part of the job)
2. I want to make meaningful contributions to the world around me based on my knowledge (for example, I love dogs, and would love walking dogs for work, but don't think this is the best use of my passions and education)
3. I'm OK (but not AMAZING) with computers, coding, mapping. This would likely require indoor work anyway.
If you have specific ideas about how to help me, or know someone/something that might help me redirect, I'd be much obliged. Books, etc.!
Many Thanks.
I consulted this question already.
I'll try to keep this post free from b*tching. I live in the Bay Area.
1. I want to work outside (the original reason why I became a geologist), but not in Superfund sites (have already been an environmental consultant, and did not care for that part of the job)
2. I want to make meaningful contributions to the world around me based on my knowledge (for example, I love dogs, and would love walking dogs for work, but don't think this is the best use of my passions and education)
3. I'm OK (but not AMAZING) with computers, coding, mapping. This would likely require indoor work anyway.
If you have specific ideas about how to help me, or know someone/something that might help me redirect, I'd be much obliged. Books, etc.!
Many Thanks.
The National Park Service and the US Forest Service often have openings for geologists of various stripes. There might be something that fits your experience and preferences near you with them.
posted by Gneisskate at 6:12 PM on May 23, 2013
posted by Gneisskate at 6:12 PM on May 23, 2013
Just finished reading this interesting geologic piece about wineries. Soil conditions, slopes, drainage, etc., and I thought of this question. Just an idea to look into. They're not going to stop looking for places to grow stuff.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 10:35 PM on May 23, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 10:35 PM on May 23, 2013 [1 favorite]
INAG so this might be dumb advice but how about infrastructure construction - for example I know there's a bunch of geologists working on the new Calaveras dam because I met them on an NCGS field trip in Sunol Wilderness (which is pretty close to the work site) - They seemed to be having a lot of fun. It wasn't clear to me if they worked for the SF water authority or the various private contractors on the project. So not a Superfund site and very cool geology.
posted by Long Way To Go at 11:52 PM on May 23, 2013
posted by Long Way To Go at 11:52 PM on May 23, 2013
Surveyors who know about landforms and how to use modern computer software for mapping are always in demand by industry - the market for basic construction surveying is a little saturated at the moment, but your geology chops, industry experience as an environmental consultant, and computer know-how will put you in another strata.
posted by Slap*Happy at 5:25 AM on May 24, 2013
posted by Slap*Happy at 5:25 AM on May 24, 2013
Response by poster: Thanks for your replies - let me rephrase the question this way:
Where can I find a good mentor for Tech/Earth Science/Career advice?
Thanks!
Rob
posted by rselover at 2:03 PM on May 30, 2013
Where can I find a good mentor for Tech/Earth Science/Career advice?
Thanks!
Rob
posted by rselover at 2:03 PM on May 30, 2013
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if you are feeling more earthy, this.
It would be helpful if you list your actual skills and passions.
posted by bobdow at 4:28 PM on May 23, 2013