If this is geology I don't wanna work as a geologist.
I've recently started as an exploration geologist. Worked 2 months for REE and currently working on graphite and vanadium since last month. But the company I'm working for pays criminally low and the work load is just too much. I love field work don't get me wrong. But its just too hectic. I'm expected visit field 6 days a week and spend like 6 hours at least and then get back to a bunch of filings and have to do all the paperwork (like reports and such) which has to be very very detailed and takes like 2 hours at least.
So my questions are-
Are field geologists expected to do this much. Specially now that I'm in the hilly terrain where traverses are very difficult.
As an entry level geologist i understand the pay but I'm not getting trained either. Is everything expected to be done by you so early in the job?
Will the situation get better with seniority?
P.S: I (25M) have M.S in geology. And yes I started my career a bit late. Sorry this kinda turned into a rant.
Edit: I'm working in india and getting $3k/year and just passable food, accommodation and travel. And on average work 8 hours in field plus endless paperwork (i do 2 hours of that and bench rest for the weekend sadly)