yeah, I'm that desperate.

[Ibrahim]

Says nothing about you. Says more about the people who don't want to hire you.

This is going to sound odd, but the world is what it is: Is there anything on your CV that might play on some negative stereotype? Stuff like an 'ethnic' name (whatever that means), minority scholarships mentioned, or any other items that rich white dudes might see as unwelcome?

Secondly, this is the trap of pure science careers - PhDs are almost a requirement. Ask economists or physicists. Obviously not the only way to go. Have you tried grinds? I'm sure there are a lot of kids struggling with basic math, science, chemistry, etc that would pay a few bucks an hour to get better.

ethnic? well, my user name is my real name, if that's a clue. It's Arabic for "Abraham". it's not a stretch to figure out my ethnicity from there. One of the main professors I got my research experience from is Dr. Egenhoff--a German*. beyond that, nothing associated with minorities--unless you define people with a GPA greater than 3.5 (out of 4) as a "minority". And if foreign languages are required, you can guess what language I speak (it goes with the name).

and Geology isn't Physics or Economics: you can (usually) get a pretty decent job as a Geologist, armed with nothing but a bachelor's. My best friend I found out the other day is making 90,000$ starting off over at Schlumberger--he'd just graduated. There's a reason why there has been a spike in Geology major enrollments. That's one of the things that just makes me frustrated: I'm literally the only one with decent credentials coming out of the department who doesn't have a job--AFAIK. bear in mind, I only need work for a year, maybe two: I do plan on getting a PhD: my plan is to be a professor and consultant.

In any event: yes, I have tried finding a job as a tutor: I'll leave you to figure out where this is going.

*and believe me, I get that feeling too. Though what the heck business they have with me being an Arab is beyond me.