Jobs Definition and 453 Threads

So I'm contemplating quitting my job to focus on my studies and I was wondering how many of you actually held jobs. If so, then how many hours did you take at work? At school? and what major?

When Obama first proposed the economic stimulus, I raised a BS flag here, saying that you can't just start handing out checks and bridges and roads will start being built immediately. It takes years to design a major project. Even a supposedly "shovel ready" project (one completely designed...

Hey guys, I am trying to plan out a future career. So, I am pretty good at math. I got an 800 on the math sat, with an 800 on the math 2 and the physics. Because of this, I am smart enough to get into a pretty good masters program in engineering, or maybe a job in finance. See, I looked...

I thought this was quite interesting. According to this and other reports seen, we should have the employment rate Obama had hoped for. Apparently this informaton came out in the latest jobs report. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39235412/ns/meet_the_press-transcripts/

Hello physics forum! I am currently working on my first semester towards an engineering physics degree, after receiving a bachelors of accountancy. I decided I didnt want to be an accountant for the rest of my life, and have always had an interest in physics, so I figured I would give it a shot...

I love watching documentaries on that which utilizes physics principles and since I lost my job, I have pondered the idea of going to get a second degree. A part of me thinks how great it would be to go into a physics type degree, but I know that means the highest level math would be required...

Which sub-fields of EE are the most in demand right now? How about for the next 10 years or so? I'll be graduating soon and want to best position myself for the job market.

Hello! I am very interested in mathematics and computer science, especially theoretical computer science. Do people with a bachelors degree in computer science have boring jobs? Is it just mindless programming or are they involved with software design? Are they boring/bad jobs?

Hello guys, I'm new here and just need a little advice. I was planning on a Engineering degree I finished my first year in it. I really love Math(all types) and Physics. But I also love being outside and physically moving etc. A job where you sit at a desk all day isn't for me. I get the...

Hi Fellas, as the day I'm graduating is slowly but surely approaching, I've noticed I don't really have many good ideas concering future career possibilities - hoping you guys can help :) Ok, starting with background: I'll be graduating with a Master from one of the better universities in...

In case people missed this article, this is a field of physics that needs a lot more free advertisement and enticement to students - Accelerator Physics http://www.symmetrymagazine.org/cms/?pid=1000802 This is a perfect field for someone who can't decide on whether he/she wants to be an...

I am board certified but with less than 1 year experience post residency. I could not find a job. Even though lots of ads are there, it does not really matter because either those people who posts the ads already have persons in their heads or it requires at least 5 year experience. Medical...

I'm not in Uni yet. Next year, but I'm wondering: What jobs are available to Mathematicians? I want to do a degree in Mathematics in Uni (If you hadn't already guessed) and I'm just curious as to what career paths would be available to me upon completing my degree. If it turns out that...

Hi everyeone, I'm applying to entry-level jobs in banking or just about anything. I have a M.Sc. in Math. I'm not getting any calls whatsoever for any kind of job (well not literally). Even if I'm qualified, I don't get a call. My cover and resume are very nice. I have community volunteer...

I'm not interested in teaching. What about after a master's? A PhD?

I'm wondering what kind of work is out there these days. My recent work has been with computer peripherals, mostly C, and some assembly, in an event driven, multi-tasking environments, but lately, there's not a lot of new development in this area. Going back to 1973, most of my work was with...

I'll soon be studying Physics at the Univerty of Waterloo (Canada) and I was wondering what type of jobs are available once I have graduated, assuming I have a bachelor degree in Physics. Second question, if I get a Master's in Physics, what kind of jobs would there be? Third question, how...

Homework Statement The number of hours that it takes to process a certain type of job is a random variable with mean and standard deviation 2. AAssuming that processing times are independent, approximate the probability that atleast 50 jobs can be sequentially processed within 240 hours...

Hi, What are the biggest and best power engineering companies to work for(worldwide)? I have majored in power engineering. Thanks

what jobs in the field of physics can a person with a PhD in physics get, and what are the average salaries of those jobs.

I am trying to nail down what exactly the difference in jobs are between a Electrical and Computer Engineer. I think I have a relatively good idea of what to look for in CpE since I am a bit more familiar with what kinds of work they do and know of a good website to browse representative jobs in...

Hi, I'm trying to get information on how hard it would be to get a job at a Nuclear power plant in France. It wouldn't be for 6 more years because my husband is in the navy right now but when he does retire he'll have 20 years in that field. Do you have to be fluent in French? If we find out...

You can tell me if this is bull**** but it seems to me that all there is left for America (whether it is possible to fund is another story) to create more jobs is to make engineering and especially science a regular, highly funded aspect of the government. There is a glut of science PhD's in...

My economics professor pointed out that in the modern age, with rapidly progressing technology, people from many professions need to keep up with the times (e.g., a lawyer needs to keep up with current laws, a surgeon with newer methods in surgery or equipment, and the most obvious example...

but does this apply as well to Math/CS/Engineering PhD work as well? (I'd like to limit this dicussion to "higher-end" tasks, which normally require at least a Master's or even PhD) - industry/business - government - academia I talked to the dean of computer science at University of...

What kind of career opportunities are there for EE graduates which are dynamic, have decent pay and not repetitive?

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics with a minor in Mathematics. I graduated with honors, 3.30 GPA (cum laude) but have no internships and no experience except for undergraduate research and independent study. Where are some good places, other than USAJOBS.gov, where I can find...

Here in my country there is a 5 year licenciate after that you take 3-4 years master degree. I would like to know the type of jobs and opportunities after 9-8 years of studying. I am starting university in 1 year. Please help.

Disgusting.

Hi, I probably have said this else where but I am 29 a software engineer with a masters in mathematics. I have become bored with the mediocrities of IT work in the corporate world and decided to go for my Phd. Aside from where I been trying to figure out how. Might anybody have any...

I hope to do my bachelors in theoretical physics and after i need to do a job due to my financial problems.So i want to know how about the job opportunities for theoretical physics Bsc in UK and how much do they earn? I heard jobs for theoretical physics Bsc are very rare? is it true...

What jobs are available for people with a phd in philosophy concentrating in ethics / bio-ethics outside of academia. I know the short answer is not much, but I've heard people mention things like researcher in the private sector or the government, but what specifically? What sort of...

Hello there! I'm almost halfway through grade 12 and I think it's time I finally chose the career path I wanted to pursue. I really like math and physics, but I'm horrible at chemistry and not sure about biology (dropped it in grade 11 because I needed to take another course for a social...

I am a mechanical engineer currently working in design at a semiconductor/data-storage process equipment company. I've come to learn that I am better at analysis than i am at design. I like using and gathering data and developing specifications, whereas mechanical design requires a kind of...

Hi guys, I am majoring in Microbiology right now because I want to be a microbiologist. However, I heard that microbiologist jobs are very risky because they have to research on harmful bacteria and viruses in the laboratory. Have you ever heard of any microbiologist who have died...

This is really sad news. The home of the lancaster bombers are abt to close down. Forever. "Woodford Aerodrome, the home of the Lancaster bomber, is to be closed by BAE Systems, ending 85 years of aerospace history and prompting more than 1,000 job losses at Europe’s largest defence...

I'm currently set to major in Physics. I'll be starting my Junior year next Fall, so I have some decisions to make. Above all, I need to be employable. I'm not the brightest star in my class and am tired of being poor, so I'm definitely not going the Physicist route. Probably not...

Hey, I'm 16 and I'm currently studying A Levels at college (Physics, Maths, English Literature, and Philosophy). I've been interested in space for sometime, getting my first telescope around 3 years ago, and I don't know when but I unconsciously decided this was what I was going to do with my...

What jobs can one get after doing a PhD in nuclear physics or particle physics except for lecturership? Where are they used?

I know that its very hard to get tenure even if you get a phD in astrophysics from an Ivy league school. hence, a lot of astrophysics phDs find jobs in government labs, wall street, or as engineers. but how likely is it to find employment as a engineer where you get to work on CFD? My...

Good evening PH, I am currently a freshman in college preparing for my third semester, and I know I am looking into the future here, but I have a few questions that hopefully you all can answer. After I complete my bachelors I hope to attend grad school. I intend on double majoring in an...

I just grad with a BS in phy&math...but I'm having difficulty finding a job...I would prefer to get into finance/accounting (I want to go to grad skool nxt yr/ltr for a PhD in Statistics/a Masters in Computational Finance/Financial Math), but at this point, I just want a job... Ps. I'm in...

hello i was reading JONATHAN KATZ topic about not becoming a scientists here: http://wuphys.wustl.edu/~katz/scientist.html what he says is just right about university jobs in math and physics or it is right for university jobs in engineering too? i mean if someone gets his Phd degree in...

I'm a junior in high school looking at colleges. I've recently become very interested in the idea of a mathematics major. My research has led me to the usual suspects, and I've heard that math majors often work in the following: Actuary CompSci Education Finance Mathematician...

ok. so with all the gloom and doom there are always positive sides. I was reading http://www.thecareerengineer.com/static_content.cgi?record_type=news&record_id=19245609" because of 3 major contract wins. This is good right? I mean its a positive sign that things are getting better. Or just...

Hi guys, :D MORE good news it seems. was reading , http://www.themanufacturer.com/uk/content/9339/Airbus_get_" and it said Airbus was getting a 28 million pound grant. This will keep close on 2000 http://www.careers-jobs.eu/aerospace-jobs" safe. Could this be the sign that things...

A little funky title but I couldn't help but word it that way. Anyway I was thinking still have time to make up my mind between going for a physics Ph.D or Engineering B.S. So i figured i could go still for for guidance and hopefully ask some questions that others havn't asked that may intrigue...

They made a rather interesting topic of this on the radio the other day. What is the strangest/most interesting job interview you have ever been on. Or who was the strangest person you have ever interviewed for a job. I can't think of any off hand except that strange guy I trained...

Hello, I am a physics-maths double major and a rising sophomore at a US university. I currently have a "research" position with a professor, but its more like I asked nicely and the prof did me a favor by giving me the position. I don't do more than a few hours of work a week. So, I need a...

Jobs, which require a good set of intelligence and hard work?