rickhamilton620
has a fetish for terrible cars
Well, going to be out of a job in two weeks (after being unemployed for almost a year!). I want to work in a field related to animals (wildlife or pets, anything really) and does anyone have any advice for going in a field like this? I don't have degree related to it, and I think getting a 4 year degree is going to be really difficult for me now, but I have had experience working in a farm ( I grew up in one), and maintenance for exotic animals, but those were all unpaid and more of like a hobby for me. Plus I can't use the references because that was from another country. So what is the best thing to do? Volunteer? Thanks.
Try volunteering at a shelter, hospital, etc. I am not in the animal field but chances are that for stuff outside directly administering medical treatment, experience is more important than a degree. Also, volunteering would give you networking connections to use to help make it an actual career as well as a potential source of advice.
Furthermore, employers like to see that you were doing something...anything... while unemployed so volunteering works there too.
Good luck making a career change, sounds exciting.