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I left West Virginia on November 16th. 3 weeks being in Michigan has made me realize exactly how much I want to be in West Virginia for EVER!! Michigan is gorgeous, but West Virginia's got something that Michigan just doesn't. I think it's hills. lol. So who can blame me? There's still 4 seasons in WV, but it's not quite as cold (yesterday's high was 15. With the windchill, it was almost -5). And it's far enough away from my family and my in-laws that they'll quit meddling in our business.
So that means I either have to find a full time job (preferably in the east part of the state. Panhandle, Tucker/Randolph co. and points south to White Sulphur Springs). I have a degree in Wildlife Management, and have a background in forestry, wildlife management, microbiology, and herpetology. I'd much rather have a job outside than in (preferably no lab jobs).
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I have to go back to grad school. Luckily, WVU looks like it has a pretty good Natural Resources program. My Fiance's a forestry student, and I would like to stay in wildlife management (maybe with a forestry spin). So how hard is WVU to get into? What kind of grad requirements do they have? My grades where it counts are good, but my overall GPA isn't so hot. I've yet to take the GRE.
If I get a job, it would be nice for it to be close to a community college so Richard can continue his education. Any help you guys can provide to get me back to your fair state would be aaaaawesome.
Don't overlook WVU as an employer. Those Forestry/Biology/Environmental departments all have staffers who help with field research, etc. WVU has a large experimental forest east of town, on the north side of I-68, across from Cooper's Rock State Park.
If you have good grades in your degree program I can do my best to get you a job in Morgantown. With a background in natural resources it likely wouldn't be very difficult. If you're serious about this and want some info about an outdoorsy job, email at adamtmajot@gmail.com
Give me a couple days to respond since I usually check the email about every other day.
Snorpus is Right On! with that advice...and with that exposure will come the job plums...the best and brightest get those..personality works too...just tell them your life story in person...an orphan Michigander who found life in the glades of Snowshoe...they can relate to that one...
Personally...mining companies is where the money is....reclamation..with the methane de-gasification.
Did you check with the Mon headquarters in Elkins or perhaps the Division of Natural Resources. I know they're hiring and they start out resonably well.
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