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Ryan
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What kind of careers could i get that allow me to be outside more than in a office?
I like to be outside, I #career-path feel like I'm being trapped in an office environment.
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Doc Frick
Career Coach and Mentor
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California, CA
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Doc’s Answer
Ryan, It's no surprise that so many people want to work in an office without walls!
Outdoor jobs can offer incredible perks: beautiful natural settings, physical activity, and lots of fresh air. Although the competition can be tough, combining your passion for the outdoors with a rewarding job can lead you down many successful career paths.
HERE ARE FIVE JOBS FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST
ARCHAEOLOGY
Concerned with understanding how humans of the past lived and worked, those in the field of archaeology may find themselves in archaeological digs or exhumed civilizations across the globe. They may also work with artifacts in museums or study remains in labs. Professionals have many options for specializing their work. While some may be fascinated by cultural or linguistic aspects, others may be interested in the architectural or physical components. Most archaeologists also concentrate their knowledge in a specific time period, such as the Paleolithic or Mesolithic eras, or the Iron Age.
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
These researchers and scientists study animals and other wildlife to learn how they interact with their ecosystems. They observe the physical characteristics of animals and animal behaviors as well as investigate the impact humans have on wildlife and natural habitats. To do this, they may need to conduct experimental studies or collect biological data and specimens for analysis. They also research animal breeding programs, monitor wildlife populations and invasive species, and help with developing conservation plans.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
These scientists are focused on protecting the environment and human health by cleaning up polluted areas, advising policymakers, and working with industries to reduce waste. They typically compile environmental data from analyzing samples of air, soil, water, food; analyze samples, surveys, and other information to identify and assess threats to the environment; and create plans to prevent, control, or fix environmental problems, such as land or water pollution.
CONSERVATIONIST
If your lifelong dream is to help change the current state of the environment, becoming a conservationist can help you do that. These scientists are responsible for protecting Mother Nature, ensuring that the next generation will still be able to enjoy its natural beauty. Depending on which area of the environment you want to preserve the most, there are two popular kinds of environmental conservationists: the wildlife conservationist and the conservationist scientist.
MARINE BIOLOGIST
The field of marine biology promises an exciting career focused on studying various organisms, plants and animals that live in seas and oceans throughout the world. With so many avenues of study converging into one career, professionals must be well-versed in areas of biology, ecology, geology, chemistry and physics. Their work is as varied as the underwater life they study, ranging from opportunities with environmental organizations and governmental agencies to research firms and aquariums.
Ryan the great outdoors offer some exciting and fulfilling career options.
Outdoor jobs can offer incredible perks: beautiful natural settings, physical activity, and lots of fresh air. Although the competition can be tough, combining your passion for the outdoors with a rewarding job can lead you down many successful career paths.
HERE ARE FIVE JOBS FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST
ARCHAEOLOGY
Concerned with understanding how humans of the past lived and worked, those in the field of archaeology may find themselves in archaeological digs or exhumed civilizations across the globe. They may also work with artifacts in museums or study remains in labs. Professionals have many options for specializing their work. While some may be fascinated by cultural or linguistic aspects, others may be interested in the architectural or physical components. Most archaeologists also concentrate their knowledge in a specific time period, such as the Paleolithic or Mesolithic eras, or the Iron Age.
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
These researchers and scientists study animals and other wildlife to learn how they interact with their ecosystems. They observe the physical characteristics of animals and animal behaviors as well as investigate the impact humans have on wildlife and natural habitats. To do this, they may need to conduct experimental studies or collect biological data and specimens for analysis. They also research animal breeding programs, monitor wildlife populations and invasive species, and help with developing conservation plans.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
These scientists are focused on protecting the environment and human health by cleaning up polluted areas, advising policymakers, and working with industries to reduce waste. They typically compile environmental data from analyzing samples of air, soil, water, food; analyze samples, surveys, and other information to identify and assess threats to the environment; and create plans to prevent, control, or fix environmental problems, such as land or water pollution.
CONSERVATIONIST
If your lifelong dream is to help change the current state of the environment, becoming a conservationist can help you do that. These scientists are responsible for protecting Mother Nature, ensuring that the next generation will still be able to enjoy its natural beauty. Depending on which area of the environment you want to preserve the most, there are two popular kinds of environmental conservationists: the wildlife conservationist and the conservationist scientist.
MARINE BIOLOGIST
The field of marine biology promises an exciting career focused on studying various organisms, plants and animals that live in seas and oceans throughout the world. With so many avenues of study converging into one career, professionals must be well-versed in areas of biology, ecology, geology, chemistry and physics. Their work is as varied as the underwater life they study, ranging from opportunities with environmental organizations and governmental agencies to research firms and aquariums.
Ryan the great outdoors offer some exciting and fulfilling career options.
Srinivas Angalkudru
Software Developer
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Ashburn, Virginia
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Srinivas’s Answer
There are many careers which will let you travel around with in your city, county, state or nationwide may be international as well. If you have a good college degree then 'Sales' will take you around. Anthropologist (study the development and behaviors of human beings ) career will take you around the world. Archaeologists (study of human history by examining artifacts, which range from prehistoric tools and buildings to animal bones and tiny organisms) career will also take you around the world. Botanist - scientists explore wild-lands and research plants, documenting and preserving different species. As a botanist, you’ll study the effects of humanity on the plant life of any given environment.
For non-college degree holders who possess technical skills like appliances technicians can go around the town / city taking care of customers.
Also, Please check this link.
https://nextluxury.com/business-money/best-outdoor-jobs-for-outdoorsmen/
Hope this helps.
Good Luck
For non-college degree holders who possess technical skills like appliances technicians can go around the town / city taking care of customers.
Also, Please check this link.
https://nextluxury.com/business-money/best-outdoor-jobs-for-outdoorsmen/
Hope this helps.
Good Luck
Thomas Turner
Manager
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Bulverde, Texas
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Thomas’s Answer
Real Estate offers many professions that allow for a good blend of inside/outside office time. As mentioned in a previous response, some of these profession may not require a full college degree. But, most will, at least, require some specific education courses and some may require a mentor to gain experience. Below is a list of Real Estate jobs that spend a good portion of their time in the field (outside). Most of these will also require a percentage of time inside to perform paperwork tasks. I placed an estimate of how much time you could expect to typically spend in the field in parentheses:
-Real Estate Agent/Broker - (50%+/-) could involve showing property to those seeking to purchase/sell a home, apartment, or business.
-Real Estate Inspector - (likely greater than 50%) involves reviewing various components of a home (electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems) and writing a report on what was observed.
-Surveyor - (likely greater than 50%) involves measuring the boundaries of a property (land) and providing detailed drawings of the property and any structures on the property.
-Real Estate Appraiser - (likely greater than 50%) involves valuing real estate (land, homes, commercial). Many times this also involves the appraiser measuring and inspecting the real estate that is being valued.
-Real Estate Agent/Broker - (50%+/-) could involve showing property to those seeking to purchase/sell a home, apartment, or business.
-Real Estate Inspector - (likely greater than 50%) involves reviewing various components of a home (electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems) and writing a report on what was observed.
-Surveyor - (likely greater than 50%) involves measuring the boundaries of a property (land) and providing detailed drawings of the property and any structures on the property.
-Real Estate Appraiser - (likely greater than 50%) involves valuing real estate (land, homes, commercial). Many times this also involves the appraiser measuring and inspecting the real estate that is being valued.
Cyrus Bakhshi
Internal Consultant
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Washington, Washington
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Cyrus’s Answer
There are many careers that would allow you to spend ample time outside of an office. Some are possible without a college degree while others require one - it depends on your career goals.
Those that require a college degree:
- Engineering: Some engineering positions will allow you to spend time at the job site. This is common with civil or mechanical engineers.
- Photographer/Photojournalist
- Scientist/Conservationist
Those that don't require a college degree:
- Military
- Law Enforcement
- Airline or Commercial Pilot
- Elevator Installer/Repairer
- EMT/Paramedic
- Construction
- Line Installer/Repairer
- Wind Turbine Technician
I'm sure there are many others, but this is a start.
Determine whether or not you will be attending college
Determine what your interests are
Do your research and reach out to people in the preferred field to understand more about their job
Dedicate the time and effort to land your dream position
Those that require a college degree:
- Engineering: Some engineering positions will allow you to spend time at the job site. This is common with civil or mechanical engineers.
- Photographer/Photojournalist
- Scientist/Conservationist
Those that don't require a college degree:
- Military
- Law Enforcement
- Airline or Commercial Pilot
- Elevator Installer/Repairer
- EMT/Paramedic
- Construction
- Line Installer/Repairer
- Wind Turbine Technician
I'm sure there are many others, but this is a start.
Cyrus recommends the following next steps:
Lebriz Erdemir
Human Resources
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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Lebriz’s Answer
Hi Ryan, you are not alone! I receive this question a lot and it is no surprise to ask for an open space.
There are many things that you can do but the most important thing is your interest.
Are you interested in convincing or influencing people? Sales roles on the field would be a great choice. While you’re visiting your customers and sell your product/service.
Maybe you like being in the nature. Then working around environmental engineering, biology, nature sciences would be better to step in.
Interested in how to build? Construction areas also relevant to stay outside. You can study construction engineering as well as having the opportunity to travel to different countries.
Above are only some options. My main advice is first determining your interest and decide what you want to do.
Wish you the best and good luck!
There are many things that you can do but the most important thing is your interest.
Are you interested in convincing or influencing people? Sales roles on the field would be a great choice. While you’re visiting your customers and sell your product/service.
Maybe you like being in the nature. Then working around environmental engineering, biology, nature sciences would be better to step in.
Interested in how to build? Construction areas also relevant to stay outside. You can study construction engineering as well as having the opportunity to travel to different countries.
Above are only some options. My main advice is first determining your interest and decide what you want to do.
Wish you the best and good luck!
Stacy Spence
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Garland, Texas
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Stacy’s Answer
That's a great question! Real estate appraisers spend a lot of time working out of the office. Working as a real estate appraiser, I would typically schedule my inspections for the week all on the same days of the week when possible. I might be out inspecting properties two or three days a week and then completing my reports in the office for the remainder of the week. You have a lot of flexibility creating your own schedule. If you are interested in learning more about the requirements to become a licensed appraiser in your state of Missouri, this is a link to find that information - pr.mo.gov/appraisers.asp.
Sosthenes Klu
Transaction Manager
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Fairfax, Virginia
Updated
Sosthenes’s Answer
Hey Ryan,
I think there are several outdoor job opportunities available to you, some of which pay very well. I think it would all come down to what really interests you. Some options include Park Ranger, Environmental Engineer, Construction Management, Wildlife Biologist. There are also opportunities in recreation, forest preservation etc.
I think there are several outdoor job opportunities available to you, some of which pay very well. I think it would all come down to what really interests you. Some options include Park Ranger, Environmental Engineer, Construction Management, Wildlife Biologist. There are also opportunities in recreation, forest preservation etc.
MacGregor Brown
Sales
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Detroit, Michigan
Updated
MacGregor’s Answer
Automobile sales
Curt Fuller
Quality Control and Risk Review Analysis
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Flower Mound, Texas
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Curt’s Answer
There are a vast array of opportunities to work outside of an office. When you say outside that can mean two different things: (1) Literally outside in the elements (good or bad) performing the tasks associated with your career choice or (2) Outside of your company's office environment. The first could run the gamut from construction to park ranger to real estate appraiser. The second could be a sales position or business development where you are in your car traveling from customer to customer or prospect to prospect.
The first thing you want to do is make a list of what you enjoy - include personal likes, professional desires, job characteristics (high people interaction, working with your hands, etc.). From that simple exercise you can begin to formulate what kinds of career opportunities most closely align with the criteria for what's going to keep you engaged and wanting to do the tasks the job entails.
The first thing you want to do is make a list of what you enjoy - include personal likes, professional desires, job characteristics (high people interaction, working with your hands, etc.). From that simple exercise you can begin to formulate what kinds of career opportunities most closely align with the criteria for what's going to keep you engaged and wanting to do the tasks the job entails.
Eric Christenson
Valuations
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Eric’s Answer
Real Estate Appraiser, auto damage adjuster, home insurance adjuster/inspector. All will have a split field/office time depending on volume of work and will have the benefits you're looking for. I know several people that are in all of the fields mentioned and enjoy the work. Hope that helps.
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