Over-educated and Underfunded
Weird, wacky and wonderful stories and sketches from biologists in the field.
“So wait, this is you job?” A somewhat incredulous sixteen year-old asked me, “Like, you get paid to do this?”
I turned around with a sly grin, “Well, yeah, you didn’t think I was waking up at 7am everyday to take you guys on hikes and teach you field methods just for fun did you?” Don't get me wrong, working in environmental education is fun. Not only are you working in a sector that enables you to teach students about how various biomes work and contribute to the planet’s wellbeing, but you are able to do so while being immersed in the thick of it, sometimes literally (and yes I mean mud and poo). Mix that work environment with thousands of students of all ages and backgrounds discovering coral reefs, rainforests and mangroves for the first time, and you have a recipe for some amazing quotes and memorable events. Welcome to the Broke Biologists! A website hosting stories from broke biologists living around the world and looking to share their experiences with other broke biologists, well, around the world. No one goes into science for the money, but what we lack in funds, we make up for in great stories and interesting scars.
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