Alternative careers for one who wanted to study theoretical physics [closed]

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I have immense interest in physics and maths and I love thinking and brainstorming.

So naturally, the field "Theoretical Physics" allured me.

But later I came to know that the job opportunity as an actual theoretical physicist is quite slim (source). I know that you can still work for different companies for helping them with your mathematical and creative brain, but those jobs have almost no relation with pure physics.

So, I have no choice but to stop pursuing this.

So which careers would be best for me now which would give me at least part of the enjoyment that I would've gotten if I were to be an actual researcher i.e. theoretical physicist ?

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closed as off-topic by Dukeling, DarkCygnus, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, Mister Positive Aug 23 at 17:50

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  Many analyst have degrees in physics. From finance, to business, to engineering.
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  @JoeStrazzere ummm..... that's the problem, I have none
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  I have to agree with Joe, @AbuSafwanMdfarhan career advice is something that can't be answered here, it would be best you checked with someone you trust (some teacher, even better if related to physics) or with your school counselor.
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  @DarkCygnus would it be appropriate for Academia SE?
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I have immense interest in physics and maths and I love thinking and brainstorming.

So naturally, the field "Theoretical Physics" allured me.

But later I came to know that the job opportunity as an actual theoretical physicist is quite slim (source). I know that you can still work for different companies for helping them with your mathematical and creative brain, but those jobs have almost no relation with pure physics.

So, I have no choice but to stop pursuing this.

So which careers would be best for me now which would give me at least part of the enjoyment that I would've gotten if I were to be an actual researcher i.e. theoretical physicist ?

careers job-description

share|improve this question

edited Aug 23 at 17:12

asked Aug 23 at 17:07

Abu Safwan Md farhan

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closed as off-topic by Dukeling, DarkCygnus, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, Mister Positive Aug 23 at 17:50

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:

• "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, DarkCygnus, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, Mister Positive

If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.

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  @JoeStrazzere I'm in high school
  – Abu Safwan Md farhan
  Aug 23 at 17:12
  

  
  
  
  


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  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Many analyst have degrees in physics. From finance, to business, to engineering.
  – paparazzo
  Aug 23 at 17:13
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @JoeStrazzere ummm..... that's the problem, I have none
  – Abu Safwan Md farhan
  Aug 23 at 17:22
  

  
  
  
  


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  I have to agree with Joe, @AbuSafwanMdfarhan career advice is something that can't be answered here, it would be best you checked with someone you trust (some teacher, even better if related to physics) or with your school counselor.
  – DarkCygnus
  Aug 23 at 17:22
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @DarkCygnus would it be appropriate for Academia SE?
  – Abu Safwan Md farhan
  Aug 23 at 17:23
  

  
  
  
  

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I have immense interest in physics and maths and I love thinking and brainstorming.

So naturally, the field "Theoretical Physics" allured me.

But later I came to know that the job opportunity as an actual theoretical physicist is quite slim (source). I know that you can still work for different companies for helping them with your mathematical and creative brain, but those jobs have almost no relation with pure physics.

So, I have no choice but to stop pursuing this.

So which careers would be best for me now which would give me at least part of the enjoyment that I would've gotten if I were to be an actual researcher i.e. theoretical physicist ?

careers job-description

share|improve this question

edited Aug 23 at 17:12

asked Aug 23 at 17:07

Abu Safwan Md farhan

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I have immense interest in physics and maths and I love thinking and brainstorming.

So naturally, the field "Theoretical Physics" allured me.

But later I came to know that the job opportunity as an actual theoretical physicist is quite slim (source). I know that you can still work for different companies for helping them with your mathematical and creative brain, but those jobs have almost no relation with pure physics.

So, I have no choice but to stop pursuing this.

So which careers would be best for me now which would give me at least part of the enjoyment that I would've gotten if I were to be an actual researcher i.e. theoretical physicist ?

careers job-description

share|improve this question

edited Aug 23 at 17:12

asked Aug 23 at 17:07

Abu Safwan Md farhan

13

share|improve this question

share|improve this question

edited Aug 23 at 17:12

edited Aug 23 at 17:12

edited Aug 23 at 17:12

asked Aug 23 at 17:07

Abu Safwan Md farhan

13

asked Aug 23 at 17:07

Abu Safwan Md farhan

13

asked Aug 23 at 17:07

Abu Safwan Md farhan

13

13

closed as off-topic by Dukeling, DarkCygnus, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, Mister Positive Aug 23 at 17:50

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:

• "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, DarkCygnus, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, Mister Positive

If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.

closed as off-topic by Dukeling, DarkCygnus, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, Mister Positive Aug 23 at 17:50

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:

• "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, DarkCygnus, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, Mister Positive

If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @JoeStrazzere I'm in high school
  – Abu Safwan Md farhan
  Aug 23 at 17:12
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Many analyst have degrees in physics. From finance, to business, to engineering.
  – paparazzo
  Aug 23 at 17:13
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @JoeStrazzere ummm..... that's the problem, I have none
  – Abu Safwan Md farhan
  Aug 23 at 17:22
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  I have to agree with Joe, @AbuSafwanMdfarhan career advice is something that can't be answered here, it would be best you checked with someone you trust (some teacher, even better if related to physics) or with your school counselor.
  – DarkCygnus
  Aug 23 at 17:22
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @DarkCygnus would it be appropriate for Academia SE?
  – Abu Safwan Md farhan
  Aug 23 at 17:23
  

  
  
  
  

 | 
show 5 more comments

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @JoeStrazzere I'm in high school
  – Abu Safwan Md farhan
  Aug 23 at 17:12
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Many analyst have degrees in physics. From finance, to business, to engineering.
  – paparazzo
  Aug 23 at 17:13
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @JoeStrazzere ummm..... that's the problem, I have none
  – Abu Safwan Md farhan
  Aug 23 at 17:22
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  I have to agree with Joe, @AbuSafwanMdfarhan career advice is something that can't be answered here, it would be best you checked with someone you trust (some teacher, even better if related to physics) or with your school counselor.
  – DarkCygnus
  Aug 23 at 17:22
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @DarkCygnus would it be appropriate for Academia SE?
  – Abu Safwan Md farhan
  Aug 23 at 17:23
  

  
  
  
  

@JoeStrazzere I'm in high school
– Abu Safwan Md farhan
Aug 23 at 17:12

@JoeStrazzere I'm in high school
– Abu Safwan Md farhan
Aug 23 at 17:12

1

1

Many analyst have degrees in physics. From finance, to business, to engineering.
– paparazzo
Aug 23 at 17:13

Many analyst have degrees in physics. From finance, to business, to engineering.
– paparazzo
Aug 23 at 17:13

@JoeStrazzere ummm..... that's the problem, I have none
– Abu Safwan Md farhan
Aug 23 at 17:22

@JoeStrazzere ummm..... that's the problem, I have none
– Abu Safwan Md farhan
Aug 23 at 17:22

I have to agree with Joe, @AbuSafwanMdfarhan career advice is something that can't be answered here, it would be best you checked with someone you trust (some teacher, even better if related to physics) or with your school counselor.
– DarkCygnus
Aug 23 at 17:22

I have to agree with Joe, @AbuSafwanMdfarhan career advice is something that can't be answered here, it would be best you checked with someone you trust (some teacher, even better if related to physics) or with your school counselor.
– DarkCygnus
Aug 23 at 17:22

@DarkCygnus would it be appropriate for Academia SE?
– Abu Safwan Md farhan
Aug 23 at 17:23

@DarkCygnus would it be appropriate for Academia SE?
– Abu Safwan Md farhan
Aug 23 at 17:23

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One of the most well known theoretical physicists worked in the patent office to support his seminal research.

But if that is not how you envision your future, there are lots of careers in applied physics which provide plenty of challenges. Space and aeronautics, nuclear and alternative power, bioinformatics are some example industries where solid math and physics skills are needed.

These industries, along with the digital entertainment field and research institutions like CERN also need physics simulation specialists.

Start with a solid college education with math, physics and computer science, and you are bound to find something that interests you.

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One of the most well known theoretical physicists worked in the patent office to support his seminal research.

But if that is not how you envision your future, there are lots of careers in applied physics which provide plenty of challenges. Space and aeronautics, nuclear and alternative power, bioinformatics are some example industries where solid math and physics skills are needed.

These industries, along with the digital entertainment field and research institutions like CERN also need physics simulation specialists.

Start with a solid college education with math, physics and computer science, and you are bound to find something that interests you.

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answered Aug 23 at 17:24

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One of the most well known theoretical physicists worked in the patent office to support his seminal research.

But if that is not how you envision your future, there are lots of careers in applied physics which provide plenty of challenges. Space and aeronautics, nuclear and alternative power, bioinformatics are some example industries where solid math and physics skills are needed.

These industries, along with the digital entertainment field and research institutions like CERN also need physics simulation specialists.

Start with a solid college education with math, physics and computer science, and you are bound to find something that interests you.

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answered Aug 23 at 17:24

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One of the most well known theoretical physicists worked in the patent office to support his seminal research.

But if that is not how you envision your future, there are lots of careers in applied physics which provide plenty of challenges. Space and aeronautics, nuclear and alternative power, bioinformatics are some example industries where solid math and physics skills are needed.

These industries, along with the digital entertainment field and research institutions like CERN also need physics simulation specialists.

Start with a solid college education with math, physics and computer science, and you are bound to find something that interests you.

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answered Aug 23 at 17:24

frankhond

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One of the most well known theoretical physicists worked in the patent office to support his seminal research.

But if that is not how you envision your future, there are lots of careers in applied physics which provide plenty of challenges. Space and aeronautics, nuclear and alternative power, bioinformatics are some example industries where solid math and physics skills are needed.

These industries, along with the digital entertainment field and research institutions like CERN also need physics simulation specialists.

Start with a solid college education with math, physics and computer science, and you are bound to find something that interests you.

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answered Aug 23 at 17:24

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