Future Job questions?

Question

I'm a senior in high school this year and for about a year now i've been thinking about being a game and fish warden. My qualifications are that I live in Arkansas and I would want to work in the state, I am an eagle scout, and I am planning on having a four year degree in Wildlife and Ecology Management. If there is anyone out there that could halp me answer my questions I would greatly appreciate it. Number one: I am concerned with the pay. I understand that you must work weekends and holidays thats not a huge problem but on www.agfc.com it states that starting pay is just $1,928 monthly which comes out jsut below 24,000 a year. If this does, does this increase significantly or at all with time or prior experiance. Number two: I understand it is difficult to get a job but with my experiance and college degree will I have an upper hand? Also what all is paid for? From what I see from my area they all drive issued trucks. Sounds good to me but i'm about out of room.TY for help

Answer 1

Hello:

So, you are going to invest 120,000 in an education to get a job earning 24,000? I'd talk with the DOW and ask them what real prospects there are before going down this road. It is a great life, don't get me wrong, but you want to make sure that you can get in if you make the commitment. Pay will go up as you get time on the job and assume greater responsibility. You may be asked to move out of your home state to get better pay. Government employees get great benefits; health care, lots of vacation time, retirement, and other perks. After serving 30-40 years, you could have a retirement fund worth over 2 million dollars. Contact a local DOW and ask them some questions.

Answer 2

UM IDK GOOGLE IT.