School and Career Surprises: Tips From People on the Job
Each comment from a horticulturist includes their career and school ratings.
Career: "I have been surprised at the range of different jobs that a horticulturalist can get; I expected the different jobs available to me to be much smaller. Also, I have been surprised at the amount of information from college I have been using in my job; getting the degree was worth it!"
+/-Best & Worst Things About This Career
As reported by people currently doing the job
"The rewarding part of the job is being able to see the results of your hard work from start to finish. You can watch your seedlings grow and bloom,all within the space of three months, and you now your efforts made it possible. The downside of the business is that it has very long hours, 7 days a week. If vacations are important to you, this is not a job for you. Pay is low also."
+/-Tips for Succeeding in This Career
Helpful info from insiders
"First, gain as much "hands-on" experience as you can. With this type of career, much of the expertise you need to be successful doesn't come in a textbook. Granted, though, an education will help you understand a good deal. A strong work ethic is the only way to succeed. You have to be a "jack-of-all-trades" kind of person. You can't say, "Well that's not my job." If you love the outdoors and working in all types of weather conditions, this is the job for you!"
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