I strongly regret not majoring in something math or science related (srs) Young brahs: if you've just started college and not majoring in something like engineering, computer science, accounting, nursing, or chem/bio/physics, I strongly suggest you change your major now. Double-majoring (or triple-majoring or majoring and minoring — all combinations) is a complicated subject. 451 0. I never particularly liked science and math in high school, and I wanted to work with people because that's … by bfollinprm » Thu Dec 29, 2011 1:42 am, Post by bfollinprm » Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:46 pm, Post I was also, like you, rejected for a ton of engineering and software related jobs, even though I was sure I could pick up whatever job specific skills they required. Considering majoring in math? Exercise science curricula might … Post by MostlyAnonymous » Fri May 27, 2016 1:04 am, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Throughout my undergraduate, I did everything that I thought was right to put me on the path towards a physics PhD and a career in academia. Some exercise science degree programs allow students to further specialize in concentrations such as sports management, kinesiology, athletic training and physical therapy. Feel free to PM me any questions or your resume for critique. Engineering jobs, robotics, and even architecture are career fields where your math and physics skills might come in quite handy, and would be a valuable asset to you and to an employer. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Good luck. So, there's that to look forward to. In fact, we are playing that gamble right now. I regret for not majoring in my favorite areas- finance or economics which could have landed me to a decent job easily. Anyway sorry for the long ass post. We don’t regret it. My research was in computational condensed matter, so quite a bit of programming involved. MissSilvy said: "Er, physics. It wouldn't be so bad if the subject wasn't so difficult and time consuming, but I think the commitment to the subject should not be taken lightly by prospective students. How did he find this job? Your degree will open up doors to management positions in larger companies, and it will open up areas of life that would otherwise remain closed to you. (I went to a top ~5 program in physics for my PhD; of course there's not top at that point - they're all good) It was hard getting that first industry job because I had few contacts and I think they would have completely ignored me if it weren't for my credentials and amount of coding experience I listed in my resume. That just means your career will be more varied and interesting. The other is a part time job as a mechanical designer for a middle-stage startup, working out the kinks in the housing of their consumer electronic product. Current Major in Physics **REGRET** blocke92 0 replies 1 threads New Member. Does he work on site or remotely? When I see others mention to people that they have an engineering degree, I notice the response is not the same. It never hurts to dress 'up" for an interview too. What was your research in? Right now I'm at a community college taking my preparatory classes for physics. I'm sure once I can find something, I'll thrive, but it's frustrating getting there for sure. If you want to be an astrophysicist, major in physics. This looks to be an old thread but here is my 2 cents anyway. But apparently, many of my fellow history nerds don't feel the same way. Thus far, I've barely been able to get interviews for positions. I had some awful (aggressive or absent minded) advisors, and the work was mind numbingly difficult. It's worth taking even an entry level position if necessary in the right company if it's a company that has long term attraction for you. I've had a passion for it for years, and I did very well with it my senior year in high school. Anyone gives you that line, tell them to bugger off. I've had some trouble convincing hiring managers that number crunching force calculations can translate over to a general programming position, but hopefully it will stick in the future. The other big thing I learned in the post-undergrad job search is that it's always harder and takes longer than you expect. There is so much to do in terms of career development, extra-curriculars, and just entertainment in general. PM me I may know of an opening that would be interesting for you. With a physics degree you can get good at something a lot quicker than most employers realize. It is one of the most demanding professions, because it often deals with decisions that affect the safety of individuals. Most HR departments are just looking for someone with a degree/qualification explicitly in X, not someone who can learn X, so you really have to find an industry or company that is looking for a physics background. Are you sure you can manage it, honey?" I really had to sell myself as a problem solver and being able to pick up new skills really quickly. If I was going to work this hard, I should have done something more useful like engineering. I (also a math+physics degree holder) got a job out of undergrad doing optics, which I had a teeny tiny amount of research experience in. Do what it takes to get an internship. I feel that it's almost as scammy as how the law schools have misrepresented employment numbers. Employers are often looking for someone with job experience, and a recent college grad typically doesn't have such experience yet. Not crazy good but I'm happy with it as an entry-level job, and the company is awesome (very organized/efficient, good to their employees). Imagine you are sipping tea or coffee while discussing various issues with a broad and diverse network of students, colleagues, and friends brought together by the common bond of physics, graduate school, and the physics GRE. Re: anyone regret choosing physics as their careers? So, after I graduated I moved back home to the Mid-Atlantic where I've been trying to start my career. I graduated about two months ago from a decent school with bachelors in both physics and math. Endless studying. My advice to you is to stay positive and not get too discouraged just yet. by aliceinwonderland » Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:45 pm, Post I just decided to major in Physics. A lot of employers will find your degree to be an asset, even if it's not directly related to their field of expertise. As a result of my struggles, I can't help but think that most of the decisions that I've made over the past four years have been a mistake. Now I am working for a software company, and the work is almost as difficult. Searching through job listings it has been hard to find positions that desire bachelors in physics or math--if any positions do want those types of degrees, it's typically at the graduate level or higher. The advisor will be able to help you with finding an internship. Yes, it's hard, but it's going to be hard for anyone majoring in it. You need to pick up some useful skills. Jul 28, 2008 #6 Asphodel. While I love physics and learning about the natural world, I don't enjoy the work that having this knowledge leads to. Hence that's why I'm heading towards the programming route. But the job market for physics — especially in academia — can be highly competitive. Change is the one constant in life, and change can also be your friend. People seem to expect an immense amount of work from you on hearing that you have the degree. I'm not sure if I did right by majoring in Computer Science instead of an engineering field. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. You take some experimental classes but they are still too little to really learn practical skills like programming and statistics. Since I moved away from where I went to school, I have very few connections to help get my foot in the door, which has resulted in the feeling that most of my applications are simply falling towards an event horizon. Same shit on my end as far as credentials and realizations. How much is his hourly rate on that job? Lost of hard work and long hours are necessary even just to be mediocre. A million applications can fall through, you just need one to stick. Engineering Physics. I'm currently a major in physics and, as the title suggests, I am regretting my choice right now. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The catch is, they must be disciplined, mature and academically strong. 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