calling all texans
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In the world of fish husbandry, a Master's won't get you anything more than what just a standard degree will. In fact, most public facilities (aquariums/zoos) will look at actual hands on work over a degree. The other sad fact is the pay won't be anything extra either. Pay range is usually based on years of experience doing the work, and isn't impacted by the certificate on the wall at all.
Something like a Masters will lend itself to research/lab work more than hands on keeping. Parks and Wildlife or USFW might be a route to pursue. You could get into population management or something similar working with wild groups of fish. Also look into some of the schools in the area with lab work or research going on, and see what slots they have open.
Yea we have RTC's. When summer hits it gets hot but when winter hits it's get cold too. Basically it's 2 seasons summer and winter. There really isn't a spring and fall.
Traffic-wise Houston is the worse. Austin is bad too. San Antonio seems ok In Central Texas San Antonio has the best selection and price for fish.
Traffic-wise Houston is the worse. Austin is bad too. San Antonio seems ok In Central Texas San Antonio has the best selection and price for fish.
Hi!! I'm in San Antonio and love it!!! it's super freaken hot, the mexican food is actually mexican food and not fake mexican food.. once you have it, you'll understand.. the people are really nicer here, I know I'm one of them.. I've lived here for four years but have always lived near by..there are about 4-5 lfs that I like, don't care much for the others because they consist more of the African species or SW.. overall it's a great city!
I was in Houston about 3 wks ago and wouldn't ever chose to live there.. and in saying this, I hope not to insult anyone.. but from what I saw it was a super dirty city.. and I was mostly around the Galleria area, supposedly the nicer side of town... just don't care much for it... but talk about tons of LFS and not bad ones either.. that I liked fo sho!!
I was recently in Austin too and it's really a artsy fartsy kind of city..it's a good thing, super clean though! It's actually really nice there..
and there's my city, kind of in between.. but more on the cleaner side.. traffic here has gotten much better in the last few years.. so that's a +, gas prices are between $3.25-$3.50ish.. and around the area I live.. the homes on average are not over $150K, older neighborhood but still decent.. and on the new side of town which would be further north your looking at around $200K-$250K.. that's just major ball park figures..
as far as jobs go, we have the San Antonio Zoo & Sea World.. I'm sure there's more but I'm sleepy and don't want to think much...
Something to check out maybe..
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/
http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/
The Edwards Aquifer provides San Antonio with our water supply, don't know if you could find any employment opportunities there it don't hurt to try...
Umm that's all I've got right now.. GL buddy!
I was in Houston about 3 wks ago and wouldn't ever chose to live there.. and in saying this, I hope not to insult anyone.. but from what I saw it was a super dirty city.. and I was mostly around the Galleria area, supposedly the nicer side of town... just don't care much for it... but talk about tons of LFS and not bad ones either.. that I liked fo sho!!
I was recently in Austin too and it's really a artsy fartsy kind of city..it's a good thing, super clean though! It's actually really nice there..
and there's my city, kind of in between.. but more on the cleaner side.. traffic here has gotten much better in the last few years.. so that's a +, gas prices are between $3.25-$3.50ish.. and around the area I live.. the homes on average are not over $150K, older neighborhood but still decent.. and on the new side of town which would be further north your looking at around $200K-$250K.. that's just major ball park figures..
as far as jobs go, we have the San Antonio Zoo & Sea World.. I'm sure there's more but I'm sleepy and don't want to think much...
Something to check out maybe..
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/
http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/
The Edwards Aquifer provides San Antonio with our water supply, don't know if you could find any employment opportunities there it don't hurt to try...
Umm that's all I've got right now.. GL buddy!
The other thing to think about is just because there are places that have staff working with fish (aquariums, zoos etc...) doesn't mean they are hiring. And when they do, you'll be one of 150-200 people trying to get the slot.
What aza.org/joblistings to get an idea of what is out there for facility work. Even then, you'll start at about $10/hr. They can pay low because there are so many people trying to get into the field. If you don't take it for that, someone else will.
What aza.org/joblistings to get an idea of what is out there for facility work. Even then, you'll start at about $10/hr. They can pay low because there are so many people trying to get into the field. If you don't take it for that, someone else will.
i am in san antonio and yes everything would be cheaper than ny and dont move to Houston weather sucks. many bayous and your not to far from water but Houston traffic and weather sucks. most the ppl are right when they say austin dallas or san antonio
