I'm a 2-time college dropout and I followed this unusual career advice to land my dream job working in a national park

Megan Wright

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Megan Wright, a 29-year-old from Texas who works seasonal jobs in or near national parks. She travels around the country with her fiancé, who also is a seasonal worker. The jobs she works are hired through contractors, not directly through the National Park Service. This story has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her employment and pay.