We hope you love this video! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to support our efforts. What is your favourite tip?? We love tips 7, 8 and 9. (Also, Jena teared up while editing tip 7...)
They all seemed like really valuable pieces of advice but my favourite were 2, 7, 8 and 9. I can't thank you enough for making these videos. I will be watching them all! None of my friends are interested in STEM subjects so resources like this channel help me so much in advice, confidence and motivation. I really can't thank you enough
0:58: flexibility. 1:56: seize opportunities (and take care of your finances!). 2:45: build reputation. 3:53: pay attention to earmarked jobs. 5:00: success != success rates (and you should look to the latter). 6:10: diversify. 7:04: belief in oneself. 8:24: try new things-it's okay to be outside academia! 10:49: and it's okay to take breaks.
My tip is to save your money when working. The corporate world doesn't care about your physics degree. If you're like me, you'll get a decent salary when working but have trouble finding the next job when the current one ends. Make sure you have enough savings to carry you through periods of unemployment.
Such a gulf between physics as a career (a job to make use of your talents and sustain you) and physics as an academic aspiration (learning, and ideally making significant contributions). The lucky ones are where these coincide. University never emphasised this distinction for me.
@@gilian2587 Why do you say that industry is better than academia? I am planning to start a computer engineering degree next year, but have the opportunity to pursue physics(which I feel more passionate about) instead, and would appreciate any input to have a better idea of where to expect it to take me.
@@studyaccout6222 CS >> physics anyday. Just check the employment of physics PhD(theoretical) grads in the past 20 years, most of them end up as software engineers / data scientists. I will be doing the same from next month after defending my thesis. 70% of physics phds leave academia as per NSF , USA.
Physics was my major. Never held a job as a "physicist" but I have worked with world-class scientists on a major NASA mission, world-class neurosurgeons on brain imaging, world-class TV production people, and can make pretty good coffee. I landed a spacecraft imaging position partly because I had a good eye for color and composition, an "artist's eye" but also respect for scientific accuracy and understanding of optics and astronomy. My time as an artist in a co-op gallery paid off :) Great careers can be found in the overlap of physics and [fill in the blank with anything]. Have a physics degree? Great. Get good at something else you love doing, and see what happens.
@@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz3530 I do mostly contracts, though I'd prefer a long term position. Most of the decent paying work I've done is in software development, but that's not really my area of expertise.
@@DrunkenUFOPilot This is why I can’t decide what major to choose. I want to continue with pure physics but the potential career seems unstable. My second best option would be electrical engineering.
@@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz3530 Could you continue with physics but take as many EE classes as possible? Or go into EE but take as many physics classes as possible, especially semiconductor physics, relativity, quantum field theory, nuclear? I once thought about double-majoring in physics + math, but academic math turned out to be not something I liked. But in any case, have a few credits extra beyond what's needed for a BSci or BSEE or Master's degrees in adjacent areas is a fine and impressive thing to do. What areas of application are interesting to you? Quantum detectors are a hot area, already applied but lots of room for new invention and application. Amazing, how many engineers and computer science types interested in quantum computing have only a sketchy understanding of quantum theory. Some very mundane areas of physics, not at all glamorous, mostly classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and any area of electromagnetism (radio, EMI shielding) are still in need of fresh talent, plenty of things to do, ways to become the company hero, and make good money. Several time I was the company (or group's) hero just for coding up a dumb little one-pole low pass filter to smooth a glitchy signal.
@@DrunkenUFOPilot Thank you so much for the advice. I think I am already leaning towards EEE simply because of my career choices. Not saying that physics majors have no future, but in my country it would be a struggle to find a job besides a teacher. I already talked with some people that have a physics degree and many said that besides a personal satisfaction their studying did not pay off (because of limited physics jobs here). As for the subjects, I will probably end up getting more physics subjects than necessary, considering the fact that I am interested in physics a lot. I know I am still young and I should not be thinking so far ahead, but maybe after I finish with the EEE degree, I could start working on my physics one. I will see how it works out in the end. Again thank you for the great advice.
Imposter syndrome is by far my biggest flaw. I honestly think I need to go to therapy to work it out. :\ I end up comparing myself to others when i know i shouldn't. To me, so many of my peers just seem so confident in their beliefs, while I doubt every step I take.
Tip No 5 👍🏻 Trying to get a PhD from past one year . Got a lot of rejections but that ain’t stopping me from applying . Though an insightful video . Thank You
I think a lot of science students would be happy to hear these advice from their top-rank colleagues like you😊 I wish I had access to these advice two years ago when I was quite depressed by getting so many rejections in my postdoc applications after finishing a PhD in Mathematical Physics
So many gems there. Especially liked the being flexible one. I had fixated myself on QFT and had pretty much decided that it was what I wanted to do my whole life. I realized later that a scientist/researcher isn't required to solve only extremely specific problems that interest them. You can pick any problem that requires to be looked at and you would have made a contribution!
I have just come across this after 18 months of Job searching after my degree while working in hospitality. I finally got a Job 2 days ago! These tips are amazing, some i have learnt the hard way myself along the way. Amazing stuff, will share around!
Science is one of the only things I cared about while in school and one of the only things I made sure I didn’t fail while I was depressed at the time of taking my gcses. I did find this video help full. My long probably un event full journey to become a scientist starts now 👨🏽🔬
Unfortunately, researchers in science faculties such as physics are not well paid and it is not so much in demand either. The road to a dream job that is related to your field of research is not straightforward for that matter either. I personally have been fascinated by space and astronomy since early childhood and have thought about this by studying Physics at university. But I quickly realized that academic study itself kills the joy and curiosity you have. I am 19 years old right now and personally I will study to be a dentist at university but I will read about space and physics in my spare time and have it as a hobby on the side.
Wow, this is some advice to me as a 15 year old. I really love everything related to physics but I also need a profession to move my family out of the ghetto and it seems as if physics isn't the best option for this.
@@paddaboi_ Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes I agree with you, I was also already at your age very interested in mainly Physics and Biology and Chemistry and generally curious about the world and strange nature we are in. You are 15 so I recommend you to continue to follow your dreams and your interests, study hard and you can become whatever you want. You can definitely become a Physicist and support yourself and your family. Depending on which country you live in, there are different possibilities.
@@psycopathicmedia8641 well I am South African and I am currently looking at different physics related jobs and the availability of jobs in the physical sciences area. Not the most popular nor most available but I am continuing my search. Thank you for the advice 🙏
Bro this is comment has helped me to decide what I wanna do, I've been really conflicted on whether to do physics or engineering at university. I'm gonna do a mechanical engineering degree at university, but I'll learn about physics on the side cos I am really interested in physics. Hopefully it works out
When i heard names like einstein, newton , maxwell during my childhood classes i was so much fascinated with physics and would imagine myself becoming one such person. But life sued me so much i had to end up doing a degree in forestry. Its a dream that never came true.
thank you maam,,,,now I realised the true meaning of physics ,,,and what is happening to me is not uncommon....(studying physics)...........thank you maam
Great video! I'm looking for a job with my Masters in Physics. I've been feeling down lately after 3 months of failed job searching. This video was good for me to see.
I am not quite clever enough to do a degree in physics. I think it must be lovely to be a leading physics professor / expert, working alone at night on the cutting edge of Black Hole thermodynamics, but these people's minds are unfathomably bright!!
You know, it's funny. I've always known that I wanted to study physics at university, but I've always had problems choosing a career. After lots of thinking I finally decided that I would decide after graduation or something like that. Now I'm very happy (and relieved) to know that I should stay flexible on deciding my career.
@@yashijenyruby8923 now that I got to actually study physics I got to see lots of interesting things and I do have some particular interests. But no, no idea of what career to pick yet.
I’m just throwing this out in the void. I’m starting to go back to school this summer in my 40s. In the past I had to take care of family. For instance my dad had Alzheimer’s. I had a good job but due to my mental illness I lost it and became homeless. Now I’m in a much better position. I’m going to finally get an associates degree in a couple of years. I keep my opinions open but what lured me into physics was the study of exo-moons. The future looks bright. I look forward to seeing what’s ahead.
That’s why I went into Electrical engineering. It’s insanely difficult to get a job with a bachelors in physics. Further down the lane if you pursue a masters or PHD and get a CPA on the side you can make 500k but without that you won’t make much.
thankyou , one of the most useful video i have ever seen on youtube . first i was affraid by the title but than i realized that you are sharing very valuable imformation . thank you guys ones again have a good . keep making such nice . useful and valuable content
Truth is that you need to be top of the class and have certain amount of luck to make it big in physics. Do you hear every PhDs going around making discoveries and known as the next Einstein? No. At the end of the day, you still have to make enough money to bring food to the table. Everything else comes second
Hi Jena and Andrew. This video was very much needed for most of the students and other people in the field. Thank you very much. You're much appreciated!
I am from india but here all off your tips realy existing and also most of students are surviving on all problems of your tips u getting All of your tip are very help full thanks for making this video for all physicist know how difficult and easy to make career in scintist... Best of luck
I felt deeply the "career breaks (for your health)", I am somewhat sunk by "Long Covid". The brainfog that it causes is horrible for a physicist, but I have been overesforcing myself to move forward as much as possible.
7:04 For some reason this is the part I find the hardest , this to me has being hard to the point where i literally had to sit down and ruminate on whether or not I'm actually worthy of calling myself a physicist at all or not.
just started my physcs degree, will be back in five years when i graduate and see where destiny takes me, right now i thinking about something related to computing/medical 27/05/2021
I love you man my parents are forcing me to study Goddanm Acca which doesn't make sense I love physics and I'm big fan of Brian Greene And I should study physics
I am doing mechanical engineering at Memorial university but want to do MSc in physics. My question is about Physics GRE and can I pursue a master's in science (Physics) if I have a good score in Physics GRE. I am really interested in physics but due to financial reasons was forced to pursue engineering.
I m a high school student and I m just too afraid to pursue such a career because I m afraid it will be so unstable and it will cost me my love of life, my family, my friends... And all that for minor changes of making your dream come true... What should I do?😥
Your friends and family will understand and support you and your dreams of becoming a physicist . I think ( personally ) that you should follow your heart were ever it may lead you . You should always try to make your dreams reality . Friends and family as well as other loved ones are people that support and care for you so I think that they will cheer you on in your journey . You must also trust them in return, trust that they will have your back throughout your journey . Of course the decision is all up to you . I hope that I have helped in some way and have a lovely day / night . ^-^
I think Andrew has some sort of temporal phase issue, he keeps disappearing and reappearing from this dimension. Perhaps a physics doctor might be able to help with this...
Absolutely amazing video, so concise, helpful, excellent advice, thank you very much. Just graduated with a physics and astronomy degree and this is so helpful.
I'M a 11th grade student in love with physics. But I'm gonna have a hard time convincing if I choose it. Can i get some help from u guys? The video was really good btw.
Same also doing grade 11, really wanna do physics but I'm not completely sure what it's like and if there is any job sercurity. Also I know my friends and family won't agree with my option and will try to convince me otherwise
@@Nobody-il6mq yeah same with me bro I m also in grade 11th, loved physics since I was a in 5th but I m not sure to pursue it because of the same reasons. If you have reached to any answer plz. tell me as it can give me a wider perception of what should I do.
@@HarshSharma-mf7hr Well so far I'm trying to improve my marks to the point,I'm able to get a scholarship and maybe even leave the country coz I'm frm a third wrld country so there isn't that much opportunities for physics and idk if I'll be able to afford tuition fees. Good luck with your future endeavours🔥
@@HarshSharma-mf7hrOh yah,I also suggest that you should watch this video even though it sounds like you already have everything figured out, basically talks about how do choose what you love...good luck ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jVA-tr_euKU.html
@@Nobody-il6mq yeah same with me man I m from a country where there are not much opportunities for physics and I will also try for a scholarship as I can't afford to pay for those hefty tution fees. Till now I think I have good grades but not the best, gotta try to improve my marks. Thanks mate.
with any field-- it's what you make of it. Astrophysics tends to have a better representation of minorities and support networks. However, that shouldn't influence your decision-- you should follow the research that interests you, regardless
I’m torn between a career in mechanical engineering and a career in physics. Right now I’m a double major in both ... any advice would be fantastic please
Great question Noam! Andrew and I have filmed a second video with more specific advice on this topic. Also, I'm going to be introducing some awesome people on this channel from non-standard physics career paths to share their journey (and advice).
A good point regarding jobs in industry. Often these people are perceived as the not so smart ones. Best example is the "inventor" of the student-t distribution. He had a huge impact on real world problems(physics or analytical chemistry). He was working in a beer brewery and was mocked by his colleagues in academia.
I feel like a better world starts with scientists not having to worry about finances honestly I also feel as tho scientists should make most major worldwide decisions but..that's just me scientists are the true rockstars of the world 🌎🤷
All Physics jobs are centered around TEACHING. I could quickly conclude that it is only TEACHING that can bring fulfilment to the life of a Physics lover like me.
In the US, the average payment rate for a Graduate Teaching Assistant is $36,390 per year. That will be higher or lower depending on cost of living in your area.
Hello At first i loved this video. This year i complete my A level here in Nepal. I love physics.I am always interest to read article of theories of science.From inner core of heart i want to study physics yeah bachelor is base and in near future it will know in which field i am going to be specialist. I am applying for USA FOR under graduate. Any book you suggest me to read related to physics before bachelor
"This Physicist Works for a Bank: Jobs for Math/Physics Majors" ~ Sean Mattingly ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YvhXXqKdi5s.html A thought-provoking talk!
If you want survive in physics, only thing you have to do, is combine it another like engineering medical or chemical side.. Because they have wide range of industrial expose or applications.. Otherwise 99% raw physics deadend.. 😢😢
Yeah, all my friends jokingly say things like "Who do you think you are? Do you really think you're gonna be working for NASA or something?" and it's stuff like that that make a difficult task (working for NASA) to borderline impossible. Like, I would really love to go study in the University of Cambridge, but if I just look at how "prestigious" and aimed at "the elite" that university is, I'm gonna lose all hope and by extension care less about my improvement as a physicist. So I NEED to CONFIDENTLY stay on the real grind and CONFIDENTLY apply for something like that. And THEN I can, if I want to, shove it up their face for thinking THAT'S A JOKE.
Just watched this video. I am 29 years old now. Got my bachelor in theoretical physics, hasn't got master degree, and not properly employed. Well, if anyone wanna employ me, that will mean a lot. Hehe.
