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RoxyPrior
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I'm a student in Grade 11 with dreams of becoming a physicist. I've wanted to become an physicist or astronomer for a long time, but after going through other threads which exclaimed that the job prospects were low and not worth 10+ years of education with little pay, I'm becoming hesitant. The first essay that came up on google while researching job prospects titled "Don't become a scientist" written by Professor Jonathan Kant also played a role in scaring me out of my wits. I know that these comments shouldn't be a deterrent in my love for the subject; I am passionate about the field and I would not mind working my arse off to gain a phd, but it really wouldn't be worth it if I don't actually get to research physics as career with a stable pay. Is it actually true that there are virtually no careers for people with phds in physics? Do I have to pull a Feynman and learn calculus at the age of 13 in order to be a successful physicist?
Also, I'm wondering what other careers you can get purely with a B.A in Physics. I'm not into computer engineering or being a project manger etc., so that would be a no-no. Do engineers study physics? What other jobs are out there that encompasses my love for physics and perhaps astronomy? What is the career path?
Thanks!
Also, I'm wondering what other careers you can get purely with a B.A in Physics. I'm not into computer engineering or being a project manger etc., so that would be a no-no. Do engineers study physics? What other jobs are out there that encompasses my love for physics and perhaps astronomy? What is the career path?
Thanks!