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NAME: Ankit Jain
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LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
CAREER: Meteorologist
RANDOM FACT: It takes approximately 13 billion mathematical equations to make a single forecast for one day.
time' where he concentrates on other interests and hobbies. So why does Jain love his career so much? "All! have to do is go outside and I am living my career."
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A DAY IN THE LIFE: Ankit Jain works in the technical side of meteorology: he is an aviation meteorologist for Jeppesen Dataplan, a subsidiary for the Boeing Co. Jain is something of a lighthouse for aviation. As he explains, "I provide aviation weather forecasts for pilots flying throughout the world, helping them fly safely through our skies." He works twelve-hour days, whether it is from 6 am to 6 pm or 11 am to 11 pm, even 6 pm to 6 am! He uses Jainism in many ways: remaining calm while making tough decisions under pressure, performing his job with integrity and honesty, and treating others with respect and courtesy. Jain loves his job. It is full of perks and obstacles, but if one is persistent, and able to make their presence known, they will overcome all obstacles, Jain says.
OBSTACLES: The biggest obstacle in his career is finding a job, since there are only few available positions near his home. One difficult aspect of his job is generating forecasts for worldwide locations that do not report any weather data.
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ADVICE: If you want to be a meteorologist, Jain says, you should have a genuine interest in weather because it will only make your career more rewarding. Calculus and physics are a must in college years, and a mentor is necessary to build successful connections. One must also be a hard worker, disciplined, and show respect to all things. Jain loves his job, saying, "I will forever stick with this field because of my fascination and motivation to do what I love in life." Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is something you enjoy. because life is not just about making money. It is also about being happy - something Jain can relate to. That way, he concludes, "you can wake up and say to yourself, 'I am glad I am going to work today.".
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PERKS: He was on TV one year working as a weekend meteorologist. Jain explains, "Here I had a great opportunity to showcase my name, and also differentiate myself in a community that did not have many Jains, let alone Indians." Now he gets to help pilots fly safely around the world. Another 'cool
aspect of the job is that Ankit gets to Ô work in shifts. Working an average of
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