How many of you are employed in your field?

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This discussion centers on employment status among members of the Physicsforums community in relation to their academic qualifications. Participants share their experiences regarding employment in fields directly related to their studies, such as physics and economics. Notably, one user mentions being retired but previously held relevant positions, while another has secured a job in economics after completing their PhD. The poll aims to quantify the employment rates of individuals with advanced degrees in their respective fields.

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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
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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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