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Discuss topics on science and math professions. Topics include job descriptions, salary, requirements and responsibilities. Find advice when comparing two or more similar careers.
Is Blank's Who's Who Listing Really Worth It?
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Anyone else feeling the sting of recession?
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Stolen Wallet: Advice for Dealing with the Aftermath
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Physics Careers outside of Physics for Physics Majors?
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Physics Major Worried about Career Options
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Criminal record and academic career?
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Engineering Change in career direction - biomedical science to Engineering
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IMPORTANT QUESTION Criminal Background Check in Job Employment
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Be Successful: Take Responsibility and Consider Improvements
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Why sabotage when you could just no-show?
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Last year of high school and it's time to decide a career path
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Career Advice - Pre Med or Engineering?
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Is WordPress the Best Blog Host? And Why Did I Start a Blog?
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Areas of study & Career opportunities
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Jet Propulsion Career Advice: Best Route & Top Colleges in Plymouth, UK
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What career opportunities are available in electrostatics?
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Physics Audio and Physics career choices?
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How important is computer programming to your career?
  • Greg Freeman
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Engineering Is Civil engineering a stable career path ?
  • RufusDawes
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What's Wrong with PhDs today? 6 Interviewed, 6 Denied
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Will my car insurance go up after my first ticket?
  • Benzoate
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Math Is a maths/science secondary school school/ college teacher a good career?
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Getting a career in academia when you didn't graduate from a Top 20 school
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Federal grants from the government to start their businesses
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Is This the Best Career Description Ever?
  • FredGarvin
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Anyone else living paycheck to paycheck?
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Get Professional Resume Templates for Your Job Search
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How many hours per day does a full-time professor spend on pure research?
  • mathboy
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Jobs of the Past: What Will Be Gone in a Few Decades?
  • lah214
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Is Losing a High-Paying Job a Sign of Failure?
  • wolram
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Communication 101 -A must read for future professionals.
  • Cyrus
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How far (physical distance) has work taken you?
  • George Jones
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Biology What Career Paths Can You Pursue with a Biology Background After 12th Grade?
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Investing Forums: Reliable and Knowledgeable?
  • NeoDevin
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What is the most respectable career?
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How devestating to my future career is a C in my GPA?
  • Rocket254
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What career options align with my interests in math and physics?
  • temaire
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Math Careers for Autistic Mathematicians? Or, Attack of the Killer Quants
  • Chris Hillman
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Career in Academia: Pros, Cons & Considerations
  • Coolphreak
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Can Specializing in Physics Help Transition into Astrophysics PhD Programs?
  • rukshan
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Engineering Academic Career decision: Physics or Engineering
  • eric.SA
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How can I become a millionaire in 20 years without traditional methods?
  • N_Quire
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Career Questions for Graduating Electrical Engineer Technology Student
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Scolarship/School Thread in Career Guidance?
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Unreasonable Prof: Experiences w/ Difficult Tutors?
  • Defennder
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Engineering Career advice sought: Aerospace engineering or physics.
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Explore 3 Career Choices: Astrophysics, Civil Engineering, Business
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Career Options for 3rd Year Mech Engg Student
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Math Prof Birthday Gift: Is it Appropriate?
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Is Switching from Nuclear to Aerospace the Right Career Move?
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Physics Advice for career switch into physics?
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Biology Career Paths for High School Seniors
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Advice on Choosing a Career After Engineering Graduation
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Are There Non-University Opportunities for Theoretical Physicists?
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Physics I'm thinking about going into physics. What are career opportunities?
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Engineering Question regarding a career in computer engineering
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What is your most satisfying victory in your academic or professional career?
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Seeking a little advice on major/career
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Deciding Between Money and Security: A Tough Choice
  • wolram
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Avoiding French Takeover: Explaining Low Down Time Without Logic
  • wolram
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Pursuing a Computer Hardware Engineer Career in CA or AZ: Pay & Security
  • willingtolearn
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Engineering Which Engineering Field Should I Choose: Aerospace, Civil, or Mechanical?
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What did you want to be when you grew up?
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Is Accreditation Enough for Online Degrees?
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How does PayPal work for accepting payments on eBay?
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Careers & Jobs with Physics & Travel - Advice for Luke
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What is the estimated salary of physicist Brian Greene?
  • MindOfGod
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What to do to eliminate Procrastination and Perfectionism?
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School & Career Guidance: Math, Computers & Science
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What's next: Moving Out and Moving On
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2nd Career as Community College Teacher
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Math Is it Easier to Transition from Math to Physics or Vice Versa?
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Which Colleges Are Best for Aspiring Quantum Physicists and Nuclear Engineers?
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Physics What career opportunities are available in the field of Quantum Physics?
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Finding the Right Career Path in Physics
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Which Post-2000 Supreme Court Case Should I Write About?
  • Ronnin
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"Adjusting to Night Shift Work: My First 8.5 Hour Shift Starts in 2 Hours
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I have a business idea. Can I protect it?
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What Essential Items Should I Consider When Moving Out for the First Time?
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Corporate Overreach: EVA to 'Activities with Extra Vehicles'!
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Should I be getting paid for this?
  • G01
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Career Guidance for 25-Year-Old David Seeking EE/Computer Engineering Degree
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How affordable is living in Western Canada?
  • JasonRox
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How can I balance my career goals and graduate school without accumulating debt?
  • JasonRox
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Physics Career Information for Physics Majors
  • Younglearner
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Would you hire a graduate of Honestrosewater University?
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How to effectively choose a research career?
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What are the best career options for spatial and visual thinkers?
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Discover Your Ideal Career to Finding Fulfillment and Purpose
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Protecting Your Idea: The Role of Patents in Selling Your Design
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Can Work and Play Coexist? The Benefits of Take Your Child to Work Day
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The Easiest Job In the World: A Look at Costco Employees
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What have you done for me lately?
  • Ivan Seeking
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Is paying off student loans a never-ending cycle?
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Need Summer Housing in Upper Merion Area?
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Summer Job Ideas: Make Money This Summer!
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Is Your Paper Published? Celebrating a Successful Publication
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How many of think about starting your own biz?
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Is Pursuing an MA in Mathematics a Smart Career Move After a B.S.M.E.?
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Engineering Career choice for Electronic and Computer Engineer Graduate
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