Physics jobs saturated in my country

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the saturation of physics teaching jobs in a specific country, with participants exploring the implications for career prospects in education. The scope includes personal career planning, the state of the job market for physics teachers, and comparative insights from other countries.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to become a physics teacher but notes that their country has been saturated with teachers since 2015, leading to concerns about employment opportunities.
  • Another participant inquires about the specific country and suggests considering relocation as a potential solution.
  • A participant differentiates between high school and college physics teaching, indicating that college physics positions are generally saturated worldwide.
  • Some participants suggest that there may still be opportunities in countries like China, India, or Brazil for exceptional candidates.
  • One participant raises a question about the UK's approach to attracting physics teachers, mentioning a financial incentive for a one-year training program.
  • Another participant comments on the lack of respect for the teaching profession in the UK, suggesting that this may deter individuals from pursuing teaching careers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a consensus on the saturation of college physics teaching positions, while opinions vary regarding the situation for high school teachers and potential opportunities in other countries. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best path forward for aspiring physics teachers in saturated markets.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not specify the country in question, and assumptions about job market conditions may vary based on local contexts. The discussion reflects differing perspectives on the value and respect associated with teaching professions in various regions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering a career in physics education, educators exploring job markets in different countries, and those interested in the dynamics of teaching professions may find this discussion relevant.

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I want to be a physics teacher but in my country as from 2015 there won't be any employing of teachers because it's already saturated. So i was thinking if i could get some guidance maybe on my future career plans
 
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Camille1 said:
I want to be a physics teacher but in my country as from 2015 there won't be any employing of teachers because it's already saturated. So i was thinking if i could get some guidance maybe on my future career plans

What country? Can you move?
 
Camille1 said:
I want to be a physics teacher but in my country as from 2015 there won't be any employing of teachers because it's already saturated. So i was thinking if i could get some guidance maybe on my future career plans

High school physics, or college physics? College physics is saturated pretty much everywhere.
 
AccAcc said:
High school physics, or college physics? College physics is saturated pretty much everywhere.
Not yet, there may still be some positions in China/India/Brazil for really outstanding candidates.
 
I wonder what they're doing right, they're offering people £20,000 in the UK to take a 1 year physics teacher training degree.
 
Teaching isn't a respected profession in the uk so nobody wants to do it.
 

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