Comments on: Book review: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Careers

By: Siel

Siel — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:36:11 +0000

Susanna — I would imagine there must be writers covering environmental issues that have those things — i.e. some environmental journalists, etc. — but good health insurance and a 401k are certainly tough things for most freelance writers to come by :P

By: Mayra

Mayra — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:39:36 +0000

I am a second year college student and I have yet to decide what is it that I will major in, let alone what my career will be! One thing I do know for sure is that I would love for it to be a green career or as green as it can be!

By: Michelle Wong

Michelle Wong — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:32:43 +0000

Sounds like this would be a great fit for my kids. I work as a Career Counselor at Bresee, and am trying to help kids realize their power to make positive change for their environment and their health. What better way that to prepare for Green jobs!

By: JuanRCM

JuanRCM — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:40:30 +0000

Sounds like a useful resource. Maybe it could help me find my niche.

By: Susanna Speier

Susanna Speier — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:19:53 +0000

Kudos for highlights the topic of “writer” in this. Few people even expect it to be part of any green guide. Like you, I found the author’s description of it strange. Wouldn’t a writer who covers oil and gas companies run the risk of overextending as much as a green writer would? Sound more like the writer of the guide you reviewed was unaccustomed to pulling late hours writing. I also agree with your point that “blogger” ought to be a sub-category of writer. If, for no other reason, than to emphasize just how unlikely it is that blogging about sustainability trends –ie labor of love– would lead to full time financial stability for anyone pursuing it. I’d also be curious to know more about how writers who cover sustainability trends can actually go to find full time work with health insurance, 401k and such.

By: claude r

claude r — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:31:09 +0000

Thanks for the review! My dad is a science professor at a state college (in Florida) and he regularly has undergraduates approaching him asking him about green careers in science. Because he’s an astronomy/physical science professor he never quite knows what to say and doesn’t know the education requirements for most jobs. This book sounds like a great resource!