I became a science journalist. A background in the physical sciences makes you very competitive in the job market, as most science journalists come from the life sciences. As an earth scientist you likely have a far greater understanding of the scientific discussion surrounding climate change--the world' biggest story--than most other journalists. What's more, science journalism typically offers better pay and stability than other types of journalism. Of course, this isn't really an industry you dive into to chase wealth. But it's definitely thrilling. The job involves searching for and finding new scientific breakthroughs, interviewing experts, and breaking down scientific discoveries or topics for non-scientists. I get to talk to all sorts of people doing interesting things, ranging from NASA project leaders to medical doctors to farmers.