I lol'd at the "forced into the private sector" part, like it was some sort of despicable evil.
Nearly all mets. work odd hours even into middle-aged or older years unless they land a top job or go into management. I happen to love my 2:30am-11:30am schedule because I get the afternoon off to do shopping when everyone's at work or I can go storm chasing
I'd like to get some data on the 21-25k salary range with poor raises, as I am rather skeptic about those figures. Maybe in certain companies...
The second to last paragraph about how everything's getting automated and that you need less forecasters to do the job is complete bull.
I'd like to hear what qualifies you to make all of the statements in your original post.
While it is still difficult to get a met job for those starting out, you'll have to make some sacrifices like living somewhere that you didn't want to or starting out in a part-time position, but if you really do like the weather and forecasting then stick with it.
The 21-25k is 100% reality for small to medium market broadcast careers (the majority across the US for first/second jobs). I was offered a 'raise' when moving from the weekend position to the morning position (at the channel which was the news leader in the area)... which amounted to a total of 22k up to 24k... do the math and you'll quickly realize that an extra $20 a month is still not much of a liveable salary. I made more as a waitress on weekends in college in between atmospheric physics and calc 3 classes hahaha. It's real. Dont be fooled. But also don't be disenchanted. Meteorology is a passion and will always be worth it if its truly what you want!
Reconsider majoring in meteorology!
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The 21-25k is 100% reality for small to medium market broadcast careers (the majority across the US for first/second jobs). I was offered a 'raise' when moving from the weekend position to the morning position (at the channel which was the news leader in the area)... which amounted to a total of 22k up to 24k... do the math and you'll quickly realize that an extra $20 a month is still not much of a liveable salary. I made more as a waitress on weekends in college in between atmospheric physics and calc 3 classes hahaha. It's real. Dont be fooled. But also don't be disenchanted. Meteorology is a passion and will always be worth it if its truly what you want!