| Re: Getting a permanent job in Ecology is so hard for a budding ecologist, please hel
Good advice from NicolaB and neldadog, Holly Tree. My situation was slightly different in that I resigned from the EA last June after 25 years and set up in business on my own. The skills and qualifications I gained during that time with the EA have certainly been a benefit to me.
As a sole operator, I find that the admin side of the business takes up at least half my time, being realistic and that a "hard" but fair, open and honest approach to business and driving deals to even the most mundane tasks i.e. purchasing tires for the van can save a few pounds here and there. It all adds up.
Preparing competitive quotes is a black art.
To succeed, I think you need an edge over the competition and/or a good reputation, which of course, takes time to build up.
These things may be different as an employee of an ecological consultancy, I cannot comment on that.
The others have given you some very well expressed pointers and all I can add is that it is hard work trying to succeed, but when you do, there's nothing to beat it.
One of the drawbacks is WaB. Pleasureable distractions whilst sitting at this workstation are welcomed, but it can come a bit too much! Self discipline is the answer.
Good luck.  |