Financial Planning for a Career in Meteorology
19 Dec, 2011 | 2comments
Let me first preface by saying that I’m not a certified financial planner and by no means am I going to tell how to invest your money or give you a how-to-guide to plan for a future in meteorology. Instead, I’d like to share what I’ve learned (and what I’ve seen others do) to financially [...]
The Opportunity Cost to get a Masters or PHD in Meteorology
05 Dec, 2011 | 22comments
This is a question that comes up a lot in Meteorology. What is the opportunity cost to get a Masters or PHD in meteorology? Does work experience matter more versus a higher education in Meteorology? Here’s my honest answer…work experience! This post will specifically focus on the operational forecasting sector in Meteorology. And it is [...]
Top 5 Universities for Operational Forecasters in Meteorology
14 Nov, 2011 | 6comments
I have seen plenty of universities that are biased towards research and development in meteorology. In fact, some of the “top rated” universities in Meteorology (or Atmospheric Science) like Cornell and MIT are very much research oriented. And that’s not a bad thing…but if you want to be an operational forecaster in meteorology…it would be [...]
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Hi, I'm AJ Jain! I am a meteorologist, a family man, and a real estate investor. I've been a meteorologist on TV, in the Aviation industry, and on an Energy Trade Floor. I've learned a lot of juicy details about making it in the weather industry, and I'm here to share my insights so you're better prepared for the journey ahead!