Got a Job!

Every now and again a professor sends out an email advertising a job here on campus. Typically they do not catch my attention too much, but a few weeks ago my Entomology professor, Dr. Park sent us a job posting for a Forest Service job (!). The work seemed interesting- identifying and tallying insects for a Hemlock wolly adelgid project. So I applied, got called for an interview and then just the other day I got a phone call that I had gotten the job!

Now, the only downside is that I am actually on the WVU payroll, and so consequently my pay is very low, but I think the experience far outweighs that! I hope to meet some Forest Service folks who have contacts out West (-: The work at first will be at the Forest Service office, which is kind of far to ride by bike, so I will have to drive (cost estimates are $1-1.5 return). However, later on, perhaps when I am more proficient at identification and such, I will be able to work in the Entomology lab on the Evansdale campus.

For the time being though, I am swimming in hiring paperwork!