Ideal job for a physics bachelors

In summary, the individual is a 25 year old with a bachelors in physics and plans to return to graduate school for an astrophysics PhD. They are interested in Dark Matter/Energy research and have been teaching science at an inner city middle school for a few months but have recently quit due to not enjoying the environment and long working hours. They are now looking for a job that allows them to utilize their strengths and have time to study for the Physics GRE. Their strengths include problem solving and theorizing, being hardworking, and knowing Python. However, they struggle with being detail-oriented, having a strong computer science background, and feeling drained in extroverted jobs. They are seeking suggestions for ideal jobs or companies.
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Hi all,
I am a 25 year old with a bachelors in physics, with plans of returning to graduate school to get my astrophysics PhD. I am particularly fascinated by Dark Matter/Energy research. I have been teaching science at an inner city middle school for a couple of months until I quit recently. I didn't enjoy the environment and the long working hours. Besides, it made it impossible for me to study for the Physics GRE.
I now want to switch to a job that utilizes my strengths and also gives me time to study for the PGRE.
My strengths:
1) Enjoy problem solving either independently or with a small group
2) Love theorizing concepts
3) Very hardworking
4) Know Python

Weaknesses:
1) Not detail-oriented
2) Don't have a strong computer science background
3) Feel drained in extroverted jobs(like teaching)
I would really appreciate suggestions for ideal jobs/companies! Thank you!
 
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majormuss said:
Hi all,

I now want to switch to a job that utilizes my strengths and also gives me time to study for the PGRE.

These are going to largely be in conflict with one another, time management, nights, and weekends are your friends.
 

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