chrisjpainter Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just got the word today that I've got the job I applied for. I actually went for a different one, thinking I wasn't skilled enough to get the real one, but they asked if I could apply and they gave it to me! It's at a local deer park, with the remit of to getting the park up to speed with its conservation agenda. They have ideas, land and habitat - but no real direction on how to do it, which is where I come in. Then, at some point, I can get round to convincing the general public that good conservation = good deer management, and that means numbers control! Once step at a time though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 nice one ! what other aspects does your new job entail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Good luck. You don't mention whether they have a decent budget for improvements. Matters often fall down due to monetary restraints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted January 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, JDog said: Good luck. You don't mention whether they have a decent budget for improvements. Matters often fall down due to monetary restraints. It's not sooo bad, but it's pretty early days for them! New initiative that they've wanted to get on with for a while, but only now have they been in a financial position to get it done. 11 minutes ago, islandgun said: nice one ! what other aspects does your new job entail Plenty of stuff with the captive deer herds, herd management and the usual practical maintenance stuff too, habitat restructuring and then quite a lot of stuff with the public, doing guided walks and the like. Also, they want to start getting to grips with corporate days and volunteer work parties, which will be on me too. So pretty varied stuff and fortunately not too much with the farm animals! I'll be there for land management and conservation rather than fluffy bunny brigade babysitting! Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: It's not sooo bad, but it's pretty early days for them! New initiative that they've wanted to get on with for a while, but only now have they been in a financial position to get it done. Plenty of stuff with the captive deer herds, herd management and the usual practical maintenance stuff too, habitat restructuring and then quite a lot of stuff with the public, doing guided walks and the like. Also, they want to start getting to grips with corporate days and volunteer work parties, which will be on me too. So pretty varied stuff and fortunately not too much with the farm animals! I'll be there for land management and conservation rather than fluffy bunny brigade babysitting! Happy days Sounds brilliant..Ive done some guided walks here, looking at the ecology of the island, Yours sounds like the the kind of job where you could make difference and enjoy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 36 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: Also, they want to start getting to grips with corporate days and volunteer work parties, which will be on me too. Happy days If deer farm is within sse distribution area, all sse employees get 1 paid day a year to help charities and communities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Fantastic ! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, chrisjpainter said: Just got the word today that I've got the job I applied for. I actually went for a different one, thinking I wasn't skilled enough to get the real one, but they asked if I could apply and they gave it to me! It's at a local deer park, with the remit of to getting the park up to speed with its conservation agenda. They have ideas, land and habitat - but no real direction on how to do it, which is where I come in. Then, at some point, I can get round to convincing the general public that good conservation = good deer management, and that means numbers control! Once step at a time though... Sounds like fun, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Great stuff and well done. Hopefully a job that brings a load of reward in terms of self development and growing your own knowledge and confidence as you take things forward. It’s amazing what enthusiasm and drive can achieve before you spend anything. Very best of luck in the new job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Very best of luck in the new job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 well done that man and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Congrats on landing your new job matey! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Congratulations; sounds like a grand job for a shooting man. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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