Physics What are the career prospects for physicists?

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Career prospects for physicists can vary significantly based on the specific field and location. While there are opportunities in academia, industry, and research, job security is often a concern, with many positions being temporary or contract-based rather than permanent. The average salary for physicists can meet or exceed £40,000 after several years of experience, but this is not guaranteed. The discussion highlights the importance of exploring multiple threads and resources for comprehensive insights into the job market, particularly in the UK, where the landscape may differ from other regions. Engaging with existing forum discussions can provide valuable information about the realities of pursuing a career in physics, including potential job stability and salary expectations.
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If I were to be considering a career being a scientist (e.g. physicist), what would the career prospects be? Are there many jobs where you earn a sufficient amount of money to live on? And most important of all, I have heard there is very little job security, so people become employed quickly and most jobs are temporary with very few being permanent- is this true? I was considering becoming a physicist but would like a permanent job, with an adequate salary (approx. £40000 or over after several years of experience) and one that is stable so I do not become unemployed constantly.
 
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Did you do a search of this forum? I see several threads on exactly this subject. If there is some reason they aren't addressing your question, it would be helpful to bring that reason forward.
 
I checked several threads out. In some threads, questions relating to career prospects as a physicist were asked but not all of them were answered and in some threads, it was about https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=527730, rather than the UK where I live. But please, if you can find other threads which are relevant and answer my questions, please post it here. :smile:
 
 
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