Employment advice?

biofan98
Wed, 26 Dec 2018 20:13:42 +0000

Hello all, first time posting, so sorry if I do something wrong.

I am currently in my third year of a 5-year plan, getting my B.S. in Biology. I haven’t 100% decided on graduate school or trying to go straight into the workforce, but I do know I’d like to work hands on with animals, not just doing hands-off research.
I’ve been working at my part-time job now for almost a year, doing a lot of theatrical technician type things, and my supervisors have mentioned that they’re considering me for a promotion. I love my job. I like what I do, and I like my coworkers. But, I am concerned about the fact that it does not pertain to my area of study at all. The only experience I have working with animals is when I did some dogsitting in high school, and I don’t want my lack of experience to be a reason to not get into a graduate program or to not get a job in the future.
Would it be best to stick with my current job for as long as possible, or prioritize trying to find a job working at a humane society or vet’s office?