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[QUOTE="Ethan Klein, post: 6064625, member: 651440"] ****Decided to add a shortened version to this post, as the first one is way too long. I may just remake this into a separate post Background -Very hands on, love to build and innovate -Extremely proficient in math, physics, and chemistry. Have always been advanced/accelerated in all three subjects. -Decent computer programming background -Love theory -Love the "ah ha" moments that physics provides -Love applying theory to discover new things, create new products, etc. -Fields that fascinate/interest me are Solid state, battery science, machines/mechanisms, clean energy, computers, electronics Worries -Limited jobs with physics PhD. Internet searches found that 1.) There are few industry physics jobs and 2.) Most go into comp sci or engineering -Opportunity cost of PhD. I'll lose a great deal of money I could make and invest in my 20's. -Could achieve the same R&D/research jobs with an engineering bachelors. OR, could find my niche in engineering and have a company pay for my masters instead of going through 10+ years of school for PhD Questions 1.) Are my concerns valid/legitimate? 2.) What do you suggest best fits my skill set/background. [/QUOTE]
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