text: I have a PhD in geology.  Geology been bery bad to me.  Employment in geology is cyclical, and very dependent on the economy.  Most geologists get laid off at least once in their careers; I have been laid off twice.  I suggest environmental science.  \n\nIf you have the makings of an engineer, environmental engineering will give you more authority to get things done; you'll make more money; you won't get laid off, and you will tell the geologists what to do.\n\nP.S.  I _love_ geology as a subject.  It is the coolest thing on earth!  (ha ha)  However, as a profession, geology leaves a lot to be desired.  A large percentage of geologists feel the same way.