Are there any climatologists in the room? What is your job like? What do you do? How were your studies?

I'm thinking of going in to get my masters in climatology and I want to know everything from the mouths of those that do the work.

I don't have a degree in meteorology, but I was a weather forecaster for a number of years, mostly focusing on aviation weather. I have a degree in geography /GIS and think those skills will help with research and such. I really really really love weather and want to be part of it.

So... Can anyone offer insights?