Should I choose physics as my carrier?

In summary, the speaker enjoys studying physics in high school but is concerned about job opportunities in Mexico as a physicist. They do not want to become a physics teacher but also do not want to study anything else. The other person suggests looking into engineering, which has overlapping disciplines with physics and may offer more job prospects.
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patowlmc
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I'll elaborate.

This year, in high school I started studying physics for the first time ever - I know, Mexico's Educational System is one of the Worst :\ - And I really, really liked it.

The thing is, right here in mexico it is really hard to make a living as a physicist, and It's really likely that you'll end up teaching physics. I don't like teaching, and i would hate to end up as a physics teacher, but I really don't want to study anything else than physics, because it is just amazing.

Soo, what should I do?
 
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Look at engineering. Some disciplines of engineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical) are close to some disciplines of physics, and you may find more options for employment with an engineering degree.
 

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