I baled hay and mowed yards in middle school and worked in grocery store in high school. In college I worked at a REC where I ran a chainsaw and helped with pole change outs. I also did some office work. Graduated with a degree in education and taught 5th grade for 5 years. Loved it, but the inability to take time off to pursue animals was s tough on me. Decided to jump to something else. Became a GPS survery for a rural water, which lead to an inspector job and then project manager job with the company. I was then promoted to executive director at the ripe old age of 31. I was lucky enough during the time leading up to this promotion to have my own bowhunting column and even do film work for an outdoor show. Liked the writing, ended up hating the filming as the the show started as an education show but quickly turned to a kill for pay deal. No longer being concerned with how to get in the situation to have opportunity. I am not a hired animal assassin. I respect the animals and hunting much more than that. Made me sick actually and almost quit hunting because of it. Decided to go back to my roots and begin traditional hunting, which I love with all my heart. In my position now, 7 years later, I get to utilize my teaching skills to work on the best asset my company has, our employess. I am striving to improve them not only professionally but personally as well. I am teaching them how to "fish" so they can feed themselves for a lifetime. It is awesome to watch their growth and I love it to death. the bonus is I have the time to hunt when I want and spend time with my young family.
Topic: Careers and tradlife (Read 1516 times)
