geologist seeking career direction
Hi everyone! I'm looking for some honest career advice from people working in geology, especially those outside Greece.
I'm a geology graduate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece) and I also hold an MSc in Water Resources from the National Technical University of Athens.
I originally wanted to work in hydrogeology and water resources. However, the job market in Greece has been quite discouraging. There are relatively few positions for geologists, salaries are generally low and many jobs that geologists could do are often given to civil or geotechnical engineers because engineers have stronger professional recognition and licensing.
This has made me wonder whether I should transition into geotechnical geology.
My questions are:
Is geotechnical geology a better long-term career than hydrogeology?
Which field has better opportunities internationally (Europe, Australia, Canada, etc.)?
Would someone with my educational background be competitive in geotechnical consulting, or would I need additional qualifications?
I'm willing to relocate abroad if there are better opportunities. I would really appreciate hearing from people working in these sectors.