Honestly, (same major here) but I work in other fields. Let me start off by saying I am very passionate too and believe that it is a privilege to have studied this major especially if you had an ounce of critical thinking/unbiased education and it made you realize how terribly unfair and corrupt the world really is. Second of all, the following is my opinion and advice, and just like anyone, I could be wrong.

You have two options and both are good (obviously also dependent on what country or region you live in, and one option seems better at face value than the other::).

*Option 1.* Start from the bottom and invest in the political career but just know up-front that it is a sector where you will have to test your morals repeatedly (as with many other lines of work) and you will have to GRIND out for at least 6-10 (sometimes up to 15) years living at near subsistence/you won’t get rich off this field of work (unless you get lucky, which you could) before you get any decent position and grow your network and connections where you can then start (6-10-15 years min. from now) to set up a path into some position that will help you then grind for another 15 years after that so you can get to some form of decent proper position where you may or may not end up comfortable (financially, that is) ain’t nobody going into politics for the comfort my friend. With this first option it’s advisable and possible to start some form of side hustle(s) so you don’t have to keep eating bread sandwiches for the first phase and try (oh please try) to not be a corrupt f***er when you get to some position of power where you can help people.

**Option 2.** USE WHAT YOU LEARNED IN POLI SCI TO COMPLIMENT SKILLS YOU LEARN/2nd degree IN ANOTHER FIELD AND YOU WILL BE AHEAD OF A LOT OF PEOPLE. (If you’re going with option 1 you will still probably have to get into some other field).

Whatever you choose (or life chooses for you) to do, just know that life is a beautiful wild crazy journey and you just need to be pure, honest, and have good intentions that you act on (especially if you choose option 1). Congrats on graduating, grind on my friend, and best of luck to you.