Love the amount of flexibility and freedom that came with the job. My bosses had a lot of great opportunities and projects for me to work on, and gave me creative control on most of them.
What I wish was different
Because the government runs rather slowly I would've enjoyed having more projects to do.
Advice
Make sure to stay in good contact with your bosses and bounce ideas off of them for each video!
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Park Ranger (Special Recreation Permits)
September 2017 • Monticello, UT
What I liked
Learning about and having access to millions of acres of public lands.
What I wish was different
Not being in such an isolated location in a very rural portion of Utah.
Advice
Being amenable to change and willing to relocate can be highly beneficial to advancement within the federal government.
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Civil Engineering Technician
June - September 2018 • Roseburg, OR
What I liked
Different field experience gained and new things learned.
What I wish was different
more field work.
Advice
keep trying.
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Wildland Firefighter
May 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
I love the work.
What I wish was different
Crews can sometimes be hard to get along with.
Advice
Stand up for yourself. Don’t be afraid of hard work.
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Wildland Firefighter
June - September 2018 • Lakeview, OR
What I liked
I liked the outdoors and helping people.
What I wish was different
I wish I would of worked harder.
Advice
It is a hard but fulfilling job that starts a lot of connections.
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Wildland Firefighter
May 2016 • Twin Falls, ID
What I liked
My summers are fast paced and adventurous.
What I wish was different
I had more time to spend with friends and family.
Advice
Its very hard but rewarding work.
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Wildland Firefighter - Helitack
June - September 2018 • Vale, OR
What I liked
Great experiences flying, working with helicopters, and a great crew.
What I wish was different
Going to other fires when the local district wasn’t active
