I have a year to decide if geology and geoscience is a career for me. I am currently in my senior year of high school and engaged, soon to be married (dont question me about my choices, ok?).

What is attracting me to this particular field is the money. Especially in Australia where i live, it is fantastic. ie $60,000 as a graduate from a Bachelor of Science in Geology.

However - I want to have a settled family life and children by the age of about 27... And i want you to tell me about the kind of lifestyle that you live. Are you away from home that much? Do you have to live in rural places?


Please help me. My partner is criticising me for being so indecisive, although he understands that the choice is immensely important .