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http://wuphys.wustl.edu/~katz/scientist.html"
I'm an undergrad, getting ready to start taking physics classes next year. My interests lie in astrophysics, mostly. I have always thought that being a professor was the career for me. I know I wouldn't make as much money in this field as I could in others, but I'm okay with that, as long as I can live comfortably.
However, I keep running across articles like this, and I'm getting scared. I still want nothing more than to do research, but I'm getting worried. I'm in a very serious relationship, and after reading the above article, I hate the thought of moving around that often, trying to find a job. Not so much moving around, I guess, but having no control over where I go is what scares me. I am a very good student, top of my class in everything, but I don't think that guarantees me anything.
Is this article accurate? If so, what can I do to avoid this situation? I really do want to be a researcher, but is it worth it? This man seems to think that even after all of that struggle, the profession doesn't live up to expectations.
EDIT: Really sorry, meant to post this in the Careers forum! I'd appreciate it if this could be moved there. Again, Sorry!
I'm an undergrad, getting ready to start taking physics classes next year. My interests lie in astrophysics, mostly. I have always thought that being a professor was the career for me. I know I wouldn't make as much money in this field as I could in others, but I'm okay with that, as long as I can live comfortably.
However, I keep running across articles like this, and I'm getting scared. I still want nothing more than to do research, but I'm getting worried. I'm in a very serious relationship, and after reading the above article, I hate the thought of moving around that often, trying to find a job. Not so much moving around, I guess, but having no control over where I go is what scares me. I am a very good student, top of my class in everything, but I don't think that guarantees me anything.
Is this article accurate? If so, what can I do to avoid this situation? I really do want to be a researcher, but is it worth it? This man seems to think that even after all of that struggle, the profession doesn't live up to expectations.
EDIT: Really sorry, meant to post this in the Careers forum! I'd appreciate it if this could be moved there. Again, Sorry!
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