What percentage of you are employed/unemployed

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the employment status of members on Physics Forums, particularly focusing on those with STEM degrees. Participants express curiosity about the challenges faced by graduates in securing employment, as well as the relevance of their degrees in the job market.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express curiosity about the employment status of others in the forum, particularly in relation to STEM degrees.
  • One participant mentions being employed part-time while prioritizing their job over school.
  • Another participant questions the necessity of the poll, seeking clarification on its purpose.
  • Concerns are raised about the perceived difficulty for STEM graduates, especially in finding employment outside their field.
  • There is a suggestion that having a STEM degree should not inherently make job searching more difficult than for non-degree holders, as degree holders can choose to omit their degree from resumes.
  • One participant indicates they do not have a STEM degree and questions the applicability of the poll to their situation.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of evaluating advice based on the experience of the advisor and its relevance to one's own circumstances.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the implications of having a STEM degree for employment opportunities, and there are multiple perspectives on the relevance of the poll to those without STEM degrees.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying levels of understanding regarding the term "STEM degree" and its implications for employment, with some participants expressing uncertainty about the relevance of their own experiences to the poll.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the employment landscape for STEM graduates, as well as those seeking insights into the experiences of peers in the Physics Forums community.

What is your employment status?

  • Employed, full-time

    Votes: 26 42.6%

  • Employed, part-time

    Votes: 5 8.2%

  • Self-employed

    Votes: 3 4.9%

  • Unemployed, searching for work

    Votes: 2 3.3%

  • Unemployed, given up searching

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Current student

    Votes: 23 37.7%

  • Retired

    Votes: 1 1.6%

  • Other

    Votes: 1 1.6%
  • Total voters
    61
  • Poll closed .
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Hi everyone. I was curious to find out what the employment status of the posters here on Physics Forums and have attached a poll to go along with this.
 
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StatGuy2000 said:
Hi everyone. I was curious to find out what the employment status of the posters here on Physics Forums and have attached a poll to go along with this.

I voted (first option), but I have to ask: why are you asking?
 
I'm employed part time and a current student. I put employed part time since my job is more important to me than school at the moment.
 
Curious3141 said:
I voted (first option), but I have to ask: why are you asking?

Partly to satisfy my curiosity about those who post in the Career Guidance section of Physics Forums. Partly because I'm curious about how difficult it is for those who graduate with a STEM degree (physics in particular) to find employment (any kind of employment, not just in a STEM field).
 
StatGuy2000 said:
Partly because I'm curious about how difficult it is for those who graduate with a STEM degree (physics in particular) to find employment (any kind of employment, not just in a STEM field).

It shouldn't be any harder than somebody without a STEM degree because the degree holder always has the option of leaving the degree off of their resume.
 
Full time employed/full time student.
 
StatGuy2000 said:
Partly to satisfy my curiosity about those who post in the Career Guidance section of Physics Forums. Partly because I'm curious about how difficult it is for those who graduate with a STEM degree (physics in particular) to find employment (any kind of employment, not just in a STEM field).

Oh, OK. Perhaps you should've made it clear that the poll is restricted to those with a STEM degree. I don't have a STEM degree. Didn't even know what a STEM degree was till I looked it up (but I guessed that it must be Science, Tech, Engg, Math). Feel free to ignore 1 vote from the "full time employed" category.
 
Evaluate the advice you receive based upon the experience of the person giving it, and whether it seems reasonably consistent with your situation. The fact that I'm employed full time doesn't mean much.
 
Full Time Employee & Full Time Student
 

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