What are the benefits of pursuing a career in theoretical physics?

[mayank pathak]

Hi,
I am Mayank, a CS undergrad, working as a software developer. My mature academic career started with an intense desire to learn (understand deeply) Maths/Physics. So, I took PCM(Physics/Chemistry/Maths) in higher-secondary curriculum. But I chose Computer Science in university because ... i don't know ... that's what you do in India if you have a good JEE rank. Now, I am really bored of this software/corporate job(i have tried enough but i don't seem to like it) and want to pursue my original passion - Theoretical Physics side by side. I don't have a particular career goal regarding this; I just want to truly understand everything from Newtonian mechanics to String theory.

 

[berkeman]

Welcome to the PF, Mayank.

Check out our Academic Guidance and Career Guidance forums -- you should find some interesting reading in there.

 

[mayank pathak]

Welcome to the PF, Mayank.

Check out our Academic Guidance and Career Guidance forums -- you should find some interesting reading in there.

Thanks :) will do it for sure