Great place to work at a rapidly growing company
Pros
If you enjoy hands on forecasting and working directly, one on one with clients, then Weather Routing can offer you a lot. The company continues to grow, and has been adding and hiring for numerous positions. If you show interest in moving up in the company, there is room to do this. I've enjoyed moving up in the company in the 20 years I have worked here, from a junior forecaster to an operations manager, and this is the kind of work that I have wanted to do since I was young. The work has real world impacts here as we keep our clients and their property safe. No two days are the same and you won't be bored. This is a good work-life balance and the company was very accommodating when I had several medical issues to deal with. Benefits, bonuses, health insurance, and retirement contributions are top notch. There's a great team to work with who are all passionate about marine weather forecasting. If you have suggestions for new products or techniques, management is always open to listening to them and implementing them if practical. The company also provides social opportunities like ski nights, hockey nights, bowling nights, etc. Finally, living in the Lake George-Saratoga region is terrific - there's so much to do, like skiing, hiking, biking, entertainment, restaurants, access to major cities, etc - I believe that this is one of the best places in the country to live.
Cons
There are definitely active days due to heavy weather events where there is a lot to do to keep our clients safe. Having good stress management skills can help deal with this, but this is where we shine with our best work, and this is a part of being an operations meteorologist. Management recognizes the hard work put in during these times and rewards accordingly.
