Where do I go from here?!
I graduated in May 2025 with a BS in Env. Sci and Technology, a concentration in ecology. I only have 2 internships under my belt, one collecting data on a whale watching boat that included minimal GIS mapping, and then an internship with a nature preserve (very chill), which watered native plants, maintained trails, and helped with educational programming. I've been applying for jobs, and I've had very little success. It's been a year, and I still don't have a job in my field. In the meantime, I got a Inaturalist certitifaction, and I am volunteering at an aquarium with husbandry. I love working with animals; however, the pay is too low for me to live on my own with a starting salary. I don't regret my degree, but I'm thinking of going a different route. What do ya'll recommend for someone in my position? I feel stuck, and I want to keep on improving and advancing my knowledge in this career field or another. I am a very creative person, and I also want to have a good pay since my lifestyle isn't cheap, haha. I understand entry-level jobs are not going to give you much, but I also don't want lowball pay.