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Run away - Fisheries Observer Alaskan Observers Employee Review

1.0
Jul 15, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

It seems like an adventure

Cons

The apartments for training in Seattle are filthy and unsafe. Being out on the job seems even less safe. Management is unconcerned and dismissive about safety and health of employees.

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5.0
Nov 8, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of hands on at sea experience. Decent pay, even when not at sea.

Cons

On call 24/7, sometimes at very short notice

2.0
Jan 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-amazing field experience -travel -meet a wide variety of people -can take substantial time off between contracts -create a professional network of biologists and people in the fishing industry

Cons

-management is disorganized, rude, and unprofessional -pay is low for actual hours worked -communication from management is unprofessional and last minute -benefits are better than none, but not great -no opportunities for growth

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