Yanti & Salty RidiculoSnarky Almost Intelligent-Charming Manatees PART 4 - Full (Page 82)

So after trying to deal with the school issues all this week, money stress at home, and general work stress, I have been rather grumpy/depressed. That being said, today an interesting possibility has popped up.

First off, I have 2.5 to 3 weeks before I know the school status (whether I can finish my final two semesters or drop out due to poorness and no financial aid...i.e. loans). Today, on the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) website a job offer showed up. It is a Lead Reptile Keeper position at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle---the pay rate is DOUBLE what I make now, I would STRICTLY work with reptiles/amphibians as well as doing some local (in situ) work with animals, I have the qualifications they require, and I would get to work with Komodo Dragons (one of my 'dream animals' that I always have wanted to work with). My sister lives near Seattle, so I would have a place to hang until I found a place to live there. Clint is fine with the idea, and there is golf, so he wouldn't be too bored--and there are a few pool service companies there too, so he could find a job. 

In other words, I bet this could work. I am going to wait until I get my decision from the school--If I get to finish school, I will do so and find something else down the road. If the school is a no-go, I will send in an application. 

Sooooo Salty....Are there lots of triathlons and obstacle course races up there in your neck of the woods? 

Can I answer?  Plus, I am just a few hours north and there are tons here too.  .  Sounds like a great prospect for you.  When a door gets closed, a window opens!!  Good luck either way.  

I would apply anyway....keeping ones options open.  If the school thing comes through then you can politely decline the job offer that will surely come your way.

And you get to hang out with Salty - I wanna move to Seattle!

So after trying to deal with the school issues all this week, money stress at home, and general work stress, I have been rather grumpy/depressed. That being said, today an interesting possibility has popped up.

First off, I have 2.5 to 3 weeks before I know the school status (whether I can finish my final two semesters or drop out due to poorness and no financial aid...i.e. loans). Today, on the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) website a job offer showed up. It is a Lead Reptile Keeper position at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle---the pay rate is DOUBLE what I make now, I would STRICTLY work with reptiles/amphibians as well as doing some local (in situ) work with animals, I have the qualifications they require, and I would get to work with Komodo Dragons (one of my 'dream animals' that I always have wanted to work with). My sister lives near Seattle, so I would have a place to hang until I found a place to live there. Clint is fine with the idea, and there is golf, so he wouldn't be too bored--and there are a few pool service companies there too, so he could find a job. 

In other words, I bet this could work. I am going to wait until I get my decision from the school--If I get to finish school, I will do so and find something else down the road. If the school is a no-go, I will send in an application. 

Sooooo Salty....Are there lots of triathlons and obstacle course races up there in your neck of the woods? 

You need to borrow two smily faces from me

You need to borrow two smily faces from me

Asalzwed - 2012-08-29 9:25 PM

bcraht - 2012-08-29 11:22 PMLet the first time go, but repeated oopsies must be corrected.    My name is spelled Kirsten.

I went back and fixed it!!!!! I know that, took. I think my phone autocorrects

Autocorrect strikes again .  I turn it off my phone, cause it is irritating.  And not just when I am cranky...

Awesome. 

I went to the zoo there about 4 years ago (I was on a day layover on my way to Amphibian school--my sister INSISTED that we go--who was I to argue? ) and I really did like it--great set ups all the way around. 

As you know the ins and outs, do you happen to know if there are a lot of 'pool guys' out there (i.e. people that clean swimming pools for a living)? As that is Clint's profession, I would hate to think he'd have to learn something new (hard to teach old men new tricks, you know...). I told him he can just go get a job at the Aquarium--its just like pool cleaning--only EVERYONE pees, poops, and eats in the pools!

works for me, its not like I already have my own job--let alone NEED to look for his....

It is nice to possibly have something to look forward to though.

And I know how much you have needed them yourself recently.  Thanks, Jo, that means a lot

i got two extra for my new umbrella and I appear to have just ordered a new bike computer.....

I was kind of thinking that--although I always worry about the idea of turning down a job offer--I don't want to burn any bridges, you know? I am goofy that way--and the zookeeping field, it is a pretty tightknit community--EVERYONE knows everyone else (its kinda creepy!).

On the other hand, I wouldn't want to wait too long either, and miss an opportunity.

There are many 'what ifs' and other questions floating in my head....in other words: business as usual! 

So after trying to deal with the school issues all this week, money stress at home, and general work stress, I have been rather grumpy/depressed. That being said, today an interesting possibility has popped up.

First off, I have 2.5 to 3 weeks before I know the school status (whether I can finish my final two semesters or drop out due to poorness and no financial aid...i.e. loans). Today, on the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) website a job offer showed up. It is a Lead Reptile Keeper position at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle---the pay rate is DOUBLE what I make now, I would STRICTLY work with reptiles/amphibians as well as doing some local (in situ) work with animals, I have the qualifications they require, and I would get to work with Komodo Dragons (one of my 'dream animals' that I always have wanted to work with). My sister lives near Seattle, so I would have a place to hang until I found a place to live there. Clint is fine with the idea, and there is golf, so he wouldn't be too bored--and there are a few pool service companies there too, so he could find a job. 

In other words, I bet this could work. I am going to wait until I get my decision from the school--If I get to finish school, I will do so and find something else down the road. If the school is a no-go, I will send in an application. 

i got two extra for my new umbrella and I appear to have just ordered a new bike computer.....

Oh!  Dream animal?  Double salary?  (assuming cost of living is not twice as high)

Apply now!!!!  Do not hesitate!