Pursue a career in nuclear fusion or instrument control?

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Pursuing a career in nuclear fusion may present uncertainties regarding job security and economic viability, as the field is still developing and may not lead to immediate opportunities. With a background in Electronics and Communications, transitioning into instrumentation and control could provide a more stable career path, as these skills are applicable across various industries. The discussion highlights the importance of keeping options open and not narrowing focus solely on nuclear fusion, given the challenges in achieving economically viable fusion energy. Participants emphasize the need for formal education and hands-on experience in nuclear engineering to build a credible foundation in the field. Ultimately, diversifying skills and exploring related areas like automated control may offer better job security while still allowing for interest in nuclear fusion.
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random_soldier said:
So, I have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications (outside of US) and I wanted to pursue work in nuclear fusion so I had applied for an MS in nuclear engineering in the US. I have gotten admission in the University of Florida.

Anyway, I was sharing this information elsewhere on the internet and one participant of the discussion said that with my background, I would be suited to instrumentation and control.

I want to know will I be able to pursue a career in nuclear fusion or would it be wiser to do as that person suggested and go into instrumentation and control?

Personally, I love being within STEM and I would love to just be able to innovate to produce something helpful to people. That is the most important to me. I believe a career within the nuclear fusion field would allow this greatly. But at the same time I do want some measure of job security. Not a great measure. I can be frugal, live with only the absolute bare necessities, but that is better than being unemployed which is why just a a little bit of advice on this matter would be nice.
Same here, but I am about to retire... seriously ... i can do ML very well, Python I do rock but any language I can do pretty much anything ... It would be very cool to be a part of something that will eventually help humanity to calm down and start a new cycle ....
 

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