Sunshine Jobs - Career Opportunities Working Outdoors
420 pages, Live Oak Pubns, 1997, Award
Winner
Fifty different outdoor job and career opportunities are detailed,
featuring what jobs are available, how much they pay, training and
education requirements, the pros and cons of each job, and strategies
for getting the job you want.
Highlighted are 100 first-person interviews with 100 professionals
who work at these jobs, speaking frankly about the dreams, realities and
nightmares of each. Each career choice also provides references and
addresses for those willing to take the next step in shaping their
lives.
Awards include:
No. 1 Rating by Career Counselors, rated 98 out of a scale of
100
First Place, Best Book, Outdoor Writers Assn. of California
Author's Notes: People who have careers in the outdoors have their
lives filled with adventure, and are not only happy in their work, but
are paid well for it. Sound good? It is.
It turns out that there are many paths to the same truth. In
researching this book, my assistant and I found 50
outdoor careers from a diverse spectrum of interests, requirements,
financial risks and rewards. The jobs span from photographer to park
ranger, from surfing instructor to hydrologist, from tackle shop owner
to radio show host. Take a good look and see what attracts you. It turns
out there are many options, whether you are planning a career start, a
career change, or want a seasonal job, retirement income, or some bonus
cash on weekends. Always remember: You decide.
To provide an inside look at what is possible, we interviewed more
than 100 outdoor career professionals across North America. In their own
words, they tell you each job's requirements, prospects, benefits, pay,
negatives, and future. Also included is an overview of each job and a
capsule summary, as well as where to write for more information or
networking.
Remember that you have two ears and one mouth because it is twice
as hard to listen as it is to talk. So listen closely to what these
professionals have to say because they will tell you what you need to
know. As you shop through the book for possibilities, you may see how
people can make a pro-active choice as to how they wish to spend their
lives. Because of that, the individual who takes the initiative to learn
a craft, then moves forward with resolve and enthusiasm, will soar off
to success.
The opposite of that, you may otherwise discover, is to start every
day as a prisoner of hope. When I quit my job as a sportswriter in the
1970s, I floundered about for nearly a year trying to become an outdoors
writer because I had no idea of how to go about my new mission or where
to turn for help. Many can empathize, regardless of the field. This book
will solve similar dilemmas for newcomers to an outdoor field. So do
your homework and plan your strategy from start to finish, and then make
the commitment to take your trail as far as it will go.
The outdoors is good for the soul. An outdoor-related job can be
rewarding on all levels...physically, mentally, spiritually and
financially. Along with spiritual strength, physical health and love,
having a fulfilling career is one of the best ways there is to improve
your life.
Onward with your quest!
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