Environmental consultancy? Seems to be a mix of fieldwork and report writing. A mate of mine did a Chemistry MA and has worked in this sector for the past 15 years, now 4 days a week as a middle manager at RPS having had various sabbaticals along the way.
Quote from: LiamB on November 02, 2015, 07:29:25 pmRegarding scientific writing, not Sheffield, but big medical writing company in Macclesfield. Adelphi. Most of the peak would be on the way home.In fact they have a vacancy currently http://www.adelphicommunications.com/join-us/job-detail-template.aspx?id=16 I recruited for them in the 90's. Company had a nice vibe though I expect long hours are the norm in that type of industry.
Regarding scientific writing, not Sheffield, but big medical writing company in Macclesfield. Adelphi. Most of the peak would be on the way home.
Quote from: hstmoore on November 02, 2015, 10:55:18 amWorking full time sucks, but after a year you get used to it and forget how good life can be. I really hope I continue to have enough gap years/sabbaticals/career breaks to never forget how good life can be. Fuck that.Quote from: Dave Mayes on November 02, 2015, 09:03:54 pmThanks - will take it all into account. I know that if I took a year out to climb I'd get injured on minute 1 of day 1.I suspect that if you're the kind of person who doesn't mind not having years out to go climbing then you're the kind of person who won't mind full-time work too badly.
Working full time sucks, but after a year you get used to it and forget how good life can be.
Thanks - will take it all into account. I know that if I took a year out to climb I'd get injured on minute 1 of day 1.
Quote from: shark on November 03, 2015, 09:13:48 amQuote from: LiamB on November 02, 2015, 07:29:25 pmRegarding scientific writing, not Sheffield, but big medical writing company in Macclesfield. Adelphi. Most of the peak would be on the way home.In fact they have a vacancy currently http://www.adelphicommunications.com/join-us/job-detail-template.aspx?id=16 I recruited for them in the 90's. Company had a nice vibe though I expect long hours are the norm in that type of industry. That sort of thing looks really, really interesting actually. My actual degree is in Medicinal Chemistry, so would be perfect. Involves writing and teaching too, minus teenagers. Winner! Maybe I'll drop them a mail with my current situation and see if they have any advice.
Quote from: mark20 on November 02, 2015, 07:21:39 pmFunnily enough we've got a new graduate starting at our place from the RISE scheme who has a degree in Chemistry/Chem Engineering. And we don't do anything to do with chemistry, (PLC & SCADA software, some electrical engineering), which is interesting. Other option would be oil & gas stuff if you can handle being away for chunks at a timeThat's promising! Not sure how I'd find living away on a rig or whatever, probably not that psyched.
Funnily enough we've got a new graduate starting at our place from the RISE scheme who has a degree in Chemistry/Chem Engineering. And we don't do anything to do with chemistry, (PLC & SCADA software, some electrical engineering), which is interesting. Other option would be oil & gas stuff if you can handle being away for chunks at a time