Post by Solana on May 31, 2018 14:47:50 GMT -5
So I've been applying mostly to Huge Local University, where a college roommate and friend of a friend are working. I even took an online class on handling raptors as an "in", since I got my degree elsewhere.
I got offered a twelve month appointment as a Lab Animal Attendant! (I just have to pass the background check and some kind of test the first day, but maybe it'll be similar to the interview?)
This will give my resume a MUCH needed boost, with lab experience outside of school. I can take classes for 75% off (and have been eying the ones for a Marine Bio minor, surprise, surprise,) they're amazing on medical issues since they're union, the probationary pay is much higher than I was making as head cashier and does better after that, and they even supply the scrubs! All I need to buy are sensible, non-slip shoes. (Probably nursing shoes, since I have feet issues with my illness.) The shift is at an unholy hour in the morning, but I have a few weeks to adjust and will beat rush hour coming and going. They even give discounts on parking ramps, the local Metro, and visiting the raptors!
Not to mention, it'll be great research for story stuff, too. For Solana as Estu University's headmistress, and... other things that will show up soon enough.
I got offered a twelve month appointment as a Lab Animal Attendant! (I just have to pass the background check and some kind of test the first day, but maybe it'll be similar to the interview?)
This will give my resume a MUCH needed boost, with lab experience outside of school. I can take classes for 75% off (and have been eying the ones for a Marine Bio minor, surprise, surprise,) they're amazing on medical issues since they're union, the probationary pay is much higher than I was making as head cashier and does better after that, and they even supply the scrubs! All I need to buy are sensible, non-slip shoes. (Probably nursing shoes, since I have feet issues with my illness.) The shift is at an unholy hour in the morning, but I have a few weeks to adjust and will beat rush hour coming and going. They even give discounts on parking ramps, the local Metro, and visiting the raptors!
Not to mention, it'll be great research for story stuff, too. For Solana as Estu University's headmistress, and... other things that will show up soon enough.
