We talk to Jake Carstens, a Graduate Research Assistant at Florida State University in Tallahassee about the factors to consider when pursuing graduate school, the rewarding experience of teaching a class and fostering community, and the benefits (plus the pitfalls) of programming.Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-jake-carstens-transcript/)Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/) on the web!Contact us at [email protected] (about:blank) with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2021 American Meteorological Society.