Career In Meteorology - What are the pros and cons of a career in meteorology?

What are the pros and cons of a career in meteorology?

What kinds of jobs can I get? I am 30 and finishing up my degree, does that matter? Are all the jobs rotating shifts? Can the job be adventuress? How hard is it to get a job in the NWS? What is the best job to have? Can a degree from an American school be used else where in the world?

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The people I know were in meteorology or a related field but when I meet them were working in a different field. I believe that it was a matter of getting a position which best suited their own needs. It was not that they wanted out of meteorology but the new posiitions needed a scientist and just happend not to be meteorology, Bureau of Labor Statistics provides an overview of many careers including Atmospheric Scientists. Those who forecast the weather are known as operational meteorologists and are the largest group of specialists In addition, General information about meteorology and careers in atmospheric science can also be obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on the Internet at: http://www.noaa.gov Information on obtaining a position as a meteorologist with the Federal Government is available from the Office of Personnel Management through USAJOBS, the Federal Government’s official employment information system. This resource for locating and applying for job opportunities can be accessed through the Internet at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov