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Geranimo
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Hi, I'm currently in a physics/computer sciences dual degree and I will finish it in 2 years if everything goes fine. I am interested in physics and computer sciences, and my options after my degree is either to continue in CS or physics. My ideal job would be a researcher but I don't know if I have the personality required to success in such a competitive field.
So there is the problem:
If I get a PhD in physics and can't make it into academia, I'm pretty much ****ed. I know people still manage to get good jobs, but from what I've read, it's not easy.
If I get it in CS and can't make it into academia, I'm also ****ed because from what I've read, the skills developed during PhD do not transfer well into industry.
So.. what would be your advice? I don't really like the idea of stopping my studies early because I love to learn. And I don't want a boring job in industry if I fail to get into academia.
So there is the problem:
If I get a PhD in physics and can't make it into academia, I'm pretty much ****ed. I know people still manage to get good jobs, but from what I've read, it's not easy.
If I get it in CS and can't make it into academia, I'm also ****ed because from what I've read, the skills developed during PhD do not transfer well into industry.
So.. what would be your advice? I don't really like the idea of stopping my studies early because I love to learn. And I don't want a boring job in industry if I fail to get into academia.