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Originally Posted by Vectisbirder

From my own point of view, if I were in a well-paid job I'd just do the conservation/wildlife stuff on a voluntary basis. However, for anyone - such as myself - who barely gets £11000 a year, and I'd say the same to anyone in my position, I'd definitely take a chance on it, which is what I plan to do when this recession is over.

in your position i'd agree - apart from job security you dont have a lot to loose - average starting for a junior warden /estate worker is about £14k - though many posts pay about £9k and give free accomodation in lieu of the difference.