Geologist work to understand the history of our planet. The better they understand Earth's history, the better they can foresee events in the future. Events that have occurred in the past could influence the future. Some spend most of their time working in remote fields. While others may spend more of their time teaching. Working outdoors is an essential part of most geologist; but also much time is spent working indoors on computers or analyzing research. There are many different areas of fields that you can specialize in to exceed your interests. In conclusion, many geologists will agree that this career is a very rewarding career if you enjoy being active and outdoors.