Explore 3 Career Choices: Astrophysics, Civil Engineering, Business

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The discussion revolves around three potential university paths: Astrophysics, Civil Engineering, and Business with a focus on corporate law. Astrophysics is noted for good pay but raises questions about job availability outside of teaching. Civil Engineering is described as generally easier than other engineering disciplines, but it requires significant effort and time commitment, particularly in structural analysis. Participants caution against choosing a field solely based on perceived ease, emphasizing the importance of genuine interest in the subject matter. Business studies are also mentioned as a viable route, especially for those aiming for a career in corporate law. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for careful consideration of personal interests and job market realities when selecting a university major.
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Alright so I should probably start thinking about what to do in Uni so here are my 3 choices, and i have some questions about them... I like space,physics, aliens, not so much chem, and law
-Astrophysics(is it easy to find a job?(not teaching). i know it pays pretty good)
-Civil Engineering(I heard it was the easiest of all eng., i know you can find a job here, how hard is it?)Possibly continue to become a lawyer
-Business(at a business school like Shoelich@york) then into Coprarate Lawyer
 
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CanadianPhys said:
Alright so I should probably start thinking about what to do in Uni so here are my 3 choices, and i have some questions about them... I like space,physics, aliens, not so much chem, and law
-Astrophysics(is it easy to find a job?(not teaching). i know it pays pretty good)
-Civil Engineering(I heard it was the easiest of all eng., i know you can find a job here, how hard is it?)Possibly continue to become a lawyer
-Business(at a business school like Shoelich@york) then into Coprarate Lawyer

civil is, in general, easier to grasp than electrical, chemical, etc, but it does entail a lot of work. Structural analysis problems take a lot of time, and my civil friends spend more time doing work than I do (mech). Don't go into something like that because you've heard it's easier. You'll feel like your wasting your time for instance, when you take a whole year learning road and highway standards, etc, unless that's somehting you want to do
 
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