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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 Discussing Finances with Your Spouse a Recipe for Conflict?
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Shyness a factor for unsuccessful career?
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Pursuing a Doctorate in Medical Physics: Requirements?
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Physics Can I Pursue a Physics Career With a Disability?
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So how bad is the employment situation, really?
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What is it like to work with telecommunications and government agencies?
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How to Publish a Research Paper on the Glass Ceiling in Science?
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Incorrect ATM Deposit Amount: What Should I Do?
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What Are Your Car Recommendations After a Total Loss?
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Are there fields where a masters of science matters careerwise
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31 going on 32 too late for a career change?
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Highschool vs Real Life for those involved in Science
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Why is staying in a job you don't love a bad career move?
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Physics What Should a French Physics Student Do During Fall 2007 for a PhD Program?
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Biology Persuing an education and career in biology
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Physics Do you have to be a genius to have an academic career in physics?
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Ummm, I'm not sure about this deadline that I have to meet.
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Any ideas on where to go for Volunteering?
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PhD or Industry: What Career Path Should You Choose After Graduation?
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What Can You Do With a Philosophy Degree Besides Law School?
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Stupid question, and I have honestly attempted to find the answer elsewhere
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Engineering Can Engineers Find Opportunities in Central/South America and Spain?
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Physics Careers with a Bachelors in Physics | Cu Boulder | Particle Accelerators
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DONALD RUMSFELD has found a new career
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Be Nice to Your Boss: How to Succeed Without Seeming Tody
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Is the Mandatory Retirement Age for Pilots Beneficial or Harmful?
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Graduate Summer Session Epi | U of Michigan Mug Gift
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Confused about what degrees to get, what career options to consider etc
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What Should I Call my Unpublished Works on my CV?
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Physics Programming vs. Physics - Career options;
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Companies are just big disfunctional familes
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What do research jobs involve doing?
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What unexpected twists and turns can occur in the workplace?
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Is Africa Considered a Country in Business Deals?
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Is It Too Late to Pursue an Astronomy Career at 37?
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Will My First Journal Article Impress?
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Are There Legal Risks in Doing Engineering Side Work Without a License?
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Math Preparing for Grad School: Set Theory & Logician Career Prospects
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Career Advice for ME Major Seeking Direction
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Career in Avionics: Qualifications for Software Field
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What is this career/position called?
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Do science profs hate med school wannabes?
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Is there a way to appear smarter?
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Math Theoretical Physics / Mathematics - Books, Career prospects
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Economizing Time: Balancing Work, Social & Self-Enrichment
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Creating a Winning Cover Letter & Resume
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Can I Pursue a Career in Physics or Applied Math with Felony Convictions?
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Online Activities - Beyond PF for the Workplace
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Making a Living While Traveling: Tales from the Road
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Career & College Help: Aerospace, Physics or Engineering?
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Probability in an astronomy career.
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Who Handles Bulk Printing Jobs Efficiently?
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Is Your Local Job Market as Tough as Mine?
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Surviving a Difficult Coworker in the Industrial Workplace
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Dealing with Personal Boundaries at Work: Navigating Interference and Privacy
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Do You Feel Excited Panic When Work Gets Complicated?
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Could a $500,000 Tax Error Land Me in Trouble with the IRS?
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Dealing with Uncomfortable Work Environments: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
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Math A Career Path After Earning an Associates in Mathematics
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Finding Talent for Lockheed Martin: Mathematicians and Physicists
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Physics Medical Physics Career: Advice on Classes & Programs
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Math Math Career Choice: Minor in Finance or More Math Classes?
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Buying a Used Car: My Experience and Questions
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Should I Pursue Architectural Acoustics or Stick with Physics?
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I'm gonna make $100,000 for doing nothing
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What can i do to keep more of my sales comission from tax?
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Navigating Business Worlds: Struggles of Scientists & Engineers
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What do I Need for a Successful Career in Cosmology?
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What Finance Project Should I Choose as a Physics Undergraduate?
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I made a change regarding my career plans
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Is Returning to University for Further Education the Right Choice for Me?
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Trying to narrow down career options.
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Career Guidance: Physics & Science | Shaft Lengths | School Atmosphere
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Positioning of 'Enclosed' Line in a Letter - Does it Matter?
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Aptitude for Supply chain Management & Logistics
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Who is the mysteriously successful friend everyone wants to take apart?
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Engineering Physics: B.Sc. Physics Student's Questions
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Is Self-Learning Enough for a Career Change at 29?
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Is this a great career to persue?
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So many passwords and numbers to remember
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Moving to Arizona & Taking a Year Off - 18 Yr Old Physics & Math Student
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Physics Can a career in physics help solve environmental issues?
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Physics What are the potential careers in quantum physics aside from teaching?
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Chemistry Career in Chemistry: Level of Difficulty?
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What those words on yearly performance review realy mean
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What are the procedures for federal background checks?
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WOW - Retiring at 100, Full of Life's Lessons
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Engineering Can a Mechanical Engineering Degree Lead to a Career in Nuclear Engineering?
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Engineering A question on upgrading your career in computer engineering technology
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Physics Physics and Computer Science Career
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Masters in Quantum Mechanics: Job Prospects
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Has Anyone Else Faced Relentless Annoyance Over Simple Job Duties?
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Physics What Careers Are Related to Quantum Physics?
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Questions about Aerospace Industry Careers
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Is Aerospace Engineering the Right Career Path for Me?
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How Can I Excel in Math and Choose the Right University?
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Breaking Out of a Boring Career: Advancing with a Degree in Physics
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Teen Jobs - Not Worth the Money & Effort
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Which Military Branch Best Suits a Radio Electronics Career?
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