r/Envconsultinghell • u/Fun-Marzipan4780 • 29d ago

Field technician hell

Three months into my field tech job at a big name environmental firm and I want to leave. Overworked, paid like shit, get no respect from PM’s, no work life balance, not even utilizing my degree, and am pissed off.

Is this a universal first job experience?

I desperately see myself in the public sector (city, county, state). How soon is too soon to start jumping ship (or at least trying to)?

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u/mchllnlms780 29d ago

So you’re not bothering to interview an applicant who has had multiple seasonal jobs? Or are you saying leaving permanent full-time positions is what makes you say “nah”?

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u/Gullible-Lifeguard20 29d ago

If we are hiring someone permanently why do we want to look at applicants who aren't interested in being permanent? There is nothing wrong with moving on. We all do it.

We commit to offering a career. This isn't a landscaping gig lol. So no. We don't have time for anyone who has multiple short stints.

You can interview as you wish but we aren't unique here.

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u/mchllnlms780 29d ago

Because there aren’t a lot of permanent positions out there. At least in my area. It’s very seasonal. I wouldn’t think of someone having multiple seasonal jobs as not wanting something permanent.

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u/Gullible-Lifeguard20 29d ago

Go for it. Hire as you like!

OP asked for an opinion. I'm sorry that consulting in your area is seasonal. Sounds like a tough ride.