How many of you are employed in your field?

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The discussion centers around a poll aimed at understanding employment status among members of the Physicsforums community in relation to their academic backgrounds. Participants are asked to share whether they are working in fields directly related to their studies, such as physics PhDs in national labs or universities. The original poster mentions their own experience of being retired but previously held relevant employment. Additionally, they highlight their upcoming completion of a PhD in Economics and an accepted job offer in that field, indicating a successful transition into employment related to their studies.

Are you currently employed in the field for which you have studied?

  • Yes, I am employed in my specialty field.

    Votes: 10 35.7%

  • No, I am employed in an area outside of my specialty field.

    Votes: 4 14.3%

  • No, I am currently unemployed.

    Votes: 2 7.1%

  • No, I am still currently pursuing my education.

    Votes: 12 42.9%
  • Total voters
    28
  • Poll closed .
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Hi everyone. I have started this poll to gauge, among the Physicsforums community, how many of you are employed in the field that you have studied. For example, if you have completed a physics PhD, are you currently in a field directly related to your education (e.g. national labs, universities, etc.)
 
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I am one of those on record as being unemployed, but that is only because I am retired. As long as I was working, I was always appropriately employed.
 
In few months will have completed a PhD in Economics, and already accepted an offer in my field.
 

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