So I have a job offer with few facts so far.
What; Environmental (archaeology) monitor.
Who; some railroad. 🤷‍♂️
Where; some location between the Canadian border and Louisiana TBD. 😆
Beginning; possibly April, or as late as July. Maybe.🤔
Rate; Good hourly, per diem, motel, mileage.👍
Background security check.👍
Prehire drug test. 🤦‍♂️
Which we've now scheduled for 30 days out, as I told them I have a med card but will lay off until I can pass.
Guess I'll be drinking more. 🥃
Cuz that makes sense. 😎

Well things are firming up. I've done more background and security and drug checks for this job than all jobs I've ever had combined.

Location is in eastern Iowa, near Debuque. Duration is 3 months to a year or more, depending which of a couple locations I choose.

Schedule is 5-6 days, sometimes 7? No rotational time off -- just there for the duration. Gonna have to chat with them about that when I have more leverage.

According to prelim information, there is really no reason for me to be there. No archaeology known or expected. Minimum environmental issues. So I'm going to occupy a vehicle 6 days inspecting a mile or so R.O.W. with almost no duties but filling out a no impact noted report, and time sheet.

This is going to be a struggle to maintain sanity. Depends if I can work/study other things in my truck for much of the day, or if I'm expected to "lean on a shovel" all day.