What Career Path Should I Pursue with Talents in Physics and Computers?

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A grade 11 student with a strong academic background, particularly in math and physics, expresses a deep interest in physics and computer programming, having self-taught various programming languages. Despite aspirations to work at prestigious institutions like CERN or NASA, concerns about job stability and salary in physics lead to consideration of aeronautics engineering as a more viable career path. The student seeks advice on attainable career options that align with their interests and financial aspirations, emphasizing the importance of a stable income while pursuing their passion for science and technology.
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So I am a pretty normal grade 11 kid, I have good grades (92.5% average and all level 1 courses), I'm a natural at maths and physics and I'm already weeks ahead of my physics class. My true talent is probably with computers, I taught myself a bunch of languages, like Python, Java ...

I'm incredibly interested in anything physics related. I spend a lot of my free time reading books like Einstein for Dummies, Brief History of Time and A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion. But I have a problem, my dream job would be to work at a huge facility like CERN but the reality is, is that, that probably won't happen. My dad is a civil engineer and I come from a middle-upper class family in eastern Canada, and a good salary means a lot to me and I feel like a career in physics won't be able to give me this! Aeronautics engineering is also something I'm seriously considering, I have been always really interested in the Apollo missions and the Mars exploration missions since I have been really young. The industry is going to really kick-start within the next decade or two so it seems like a good possibility. Working for NASA developing new spacecraft is a childhood dream but like a CERN career path, it seems really unlikely!

I need your advice on a possible career path, something attainable! Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks alot!
 
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Snazzo said:
I need your advice on a possible career path, something attainable! Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks alot!
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