For those of you that are already employed in a physics and/or an engineering position...what are your impressions of (1) your work environment AND (2) the group dynamics at your job?
For (1) work environment: Do you have a quiet place to work that is free from distractions? Are you forced to...
SophusLies: I worked in the computer field for about three years, and it's not as difficult to get a job if you show up with elegantly written code and demo projects you have worked on. As long as HR isn't doing the hiring, it's an excellent strategy. I suppose that it doesn't work as well in...
Points noted. Thanks. I saw something similar broken down for engineering fields, but nothing really for physics.
Hey, good to know. Thanks.
Ha! Keep on truckin'!
As an undergrad, I did three semesters of research within the psychology department. Mostly helping to run...
Yeah, that's the problem with a physics degree. It's pretty much all or nothing (Ph. D) as endgame...at 40.
What do you mean about the job prospects though? I looked up physicist on http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos052.htm (Occupational Outlook Handbook) and that field is expected to grow faster...
Nope. A definite no-go. Teaching is NOT for me. I'd consider being a TA in grad school if I didn't get an RA position though (ya got to do what you got to do). I also would consider teaching at the university level after I get my Ph. D, but those jobs are slim and I'd rather get a job in the...
I spent six years at university and changed majors A LOT (mostly in the natural sciences). I was searching, but I never did find what I was looking for. When my money was running out, I changed to a major I could finish in time: English. I did a thesis and graduated with honors. I thought it...