I work as the Assistant Department Manager for a Small Gas Station located in the parking lot of a Regional Midwest grocery store chain that is based out of Iowa. Basically I run the day to day operations when the Department Manager is gone on vacation (like this week) or has the day off. Ultimately I dont directly supervise anyone during my shifts since its literally just a booth with two registers, a pop cooler and some snacks, lottery / scratch offs, and cigarettes so there is only one person on shift at a time. I also do all the ordering, paperwork, and etc that only the manager would otherwise complete. I also wake up fuck-off early in the morning (5 to be to work by 5:30 since I live less then a mile away), so if you see me on teamspeak at 6.A.M thats probably why. I'm considering transferring to a larger full sized station with the same company about 30 minutes away, but they dont have any management positions open and I would basically be loosing responsibility and moving down instead.
Ideally I would love to work in the Natural Resource field (Park Ranger, Wildlife Management, Forestry, etc). I do have my two year degree in the field, but have just been unable to find any positions that will take me. A lot of the problem is I'm pretty sure im being beaten out by people with four year degrees and more experience then me, but I keep looking to try to find something. Its pretty ideal because in my spare time I love being outside, camping, hiking, rock climbing, and photography, among other things. I've also considered being a Wildland Firefighter (I am actually certified by my degree, but it lapsed since I didnt get around to taking my refresher this year) but I need to get in a lot better shape before I consider that. My dream would be to get my license and work as a Helicopter or Tanker Pilot on Wildfires to combine my love of Aviation with the benefits of my degree.