Does this describe your job?

[littlejobhunter]

Just for fun. My son who is 7 would like a job with the following characteristics:

• uses his brain "a little bit"
• is outdoors
• involves maths
• does not involve much writing
• involves communicating with people 'half-half'

Does this describe your job, and if so, what do you do? (Or even if not you, what jobs should I recommend?)

Sounds like lots of skilled work in the building trades. Carpentry, brick laying, roofing etc all require those skills - all the more maths if self employed!

The armed forces - lots and lots of jobs there which are heavily outdoors focused.

Gardener?

My dad was a civil engineer specialising in bridges. When he was on site that was pretty much his job.

Chartered surveyor?
Tree surgeon (my neighbour is a TS and his job involves an astonishing amount of trigonometry)?
Tote operator at a race track?
Stonemason?

Park ranger. Not much maths however.

Field archaeologist or geophysicist.
Stunningly underpaid though and if he wanted to progress to site leader etc he would have to do lots of write-ups and desk work.

Lots of great ideas! Here is the leaderboard, per my son (PinkFootstool wins the awards for both the best and the worst suggestion!)

1. Building trades (“Not a very dangerous job, except roofing, so I quite like that. Mainly what caught my eye was carpenter. I would prefer making cricket bats”)
2. Field archeologist
3. Tote operator
4. Stonemason
5. Gardener
6. Park ranger
7. Geophysicist
8. Chartered surveyor
9. Tree surgeon

10. Civil engineer (bridges) 11. Armed forces

My friend is a farrier, that would probably meet the requirements but it's a bit niche!

ChatGPT says:

1. Surveyor: Surveyors use mathematics and specialized equipment to measure and map land and other physical features. They work outdoors to collect data and communicate findings to clients or construction teams.
2. Landscape Architect: Landscape architects design outdoor spaces, such as parks and gardens, using mathematical calculations and creative planning. They often work outdoors to survey sites and communicate with clients and contractors.
3. Environmental Consultant: Environmental consultants assess environmental issues, conduct fieldwork to collect data, and perform mathematical analyses to provide solutions. They communicate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
4. Forest Ranger: Forest rangers work outdoors to manage and protect natural resources, including forests and wildlife. They use mathematics to assess forest conditions, engage with the public, and may participate in search and rescue operations.
5. Outdoor Educator: Outdoor educators lead activities like camping, hiking, and team-building exercises. While the job involves a good deal of outdoor interaction, some planning and teaching may require basic math skills.
6. Outdoor Adventure Guide: Adventure guides lead outdoor activities such as rafting, rock climbing, and hiking, involving some safety and logistical calculations. Communication with clients is a significant aspect of the job.
7. Geologist: Geologists study the Earth's structure and composition, often conducting fieldwork in outdoor settings. They use mathematics for data analysis and often communicate their findings through reports or presentations.
8. Park Naturalist: Park naturalists educate the public about the natural environment in parks and nature reserves. They may conduct outdoor programs, lead guided tours, and use math for ecological studies.
9. Agricultural Technician: Agricultural technicians work outdoors on farms, collecting data on crop conditions, soil quality, and weather patterns. They also interact with farmers and use math for analysis.
10. Fishing or Hunting Guide: If you enjoy the outdoors and have expertise in fishing or hunting, becoming a guide could be an option. You'd assist clients in outdoor activities, provide advice, and possibly handle some calculations related to game management.

A field archaeologist involves a degree with a lot of writing and honestly not that much maths.
They are very badly paid and have no job security.
To get on in the field you need to be a good smoocher.

Maybe a geologist ?

A quantity surveyor uses lots of maths and gets to visit lots of work sites.
You can specialize in electrical engineering for example.

If you study engineering you can design rockets and other weapons see them getting tested sometimes.

We live next to a racecourse, so maybe!

ChatGPT is coming for all our jobs!

"Designing rockets number one, geologist number three, and field archeologist dead last! Carpenter is now second."

DH is aerospace engineer. He does a lot of writing and doesn't see any outdoors.

I'm a biologist who works in agricultural research. Currently trying to develop new techniques for measuring worm populations. I love it, and I think it ticks all of your boxes.

That pretty much sums up my husbands job. He is a private sports coach.

Chartered surveyor
Quantity surveyor
Structural engineer
Civil engineer
Environmental surveyor

Disclaimer: I have none of these jobs

Disappointing, the one I know gets to fly to the desert to watch them being tested sometimes.

I think there is a fair amount of paperwork as well though.

More brilliant ideas. Disappointing news about what the life of an aerospace engineer involves. Private sports coach is now number 1 (though my son appreciated Jofra's username almost enough to consider a career in worms).

Fascinating thread, OP. May I add sanitation engineer? A filthy job, but so important.

And @JofraArchersFastestBall what an awesome job you have. I love worms. My DD is studying biology with little idea of the careers out there. I'll tell her about you. Did you do an ag. science degree?

Mechanics/technicians in aerospace do a lot of work outdoors though so that might be more interesting than engineering from this perspective?

My thoughts exactly.
DH is a bricklayer and I thought it summed his job up quite well!

Civil Engineer came to mind straight away

Sounds like my job

Civil engineer