I'm the second one. I've been studying physics for three years and it's hard and I have no idea what kind of job this will lead me to. However nothing else is as facinating to me as physics so I would definitely do it again.

[–] LaChaleurDeLaNuit@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think many people miss the point of studying. A massive amount of companies/decently positions require you to have a degree, PREFERABLY in a related area but not necessarily. They basically want to make sure you can read, follow instructions etc.

Of course if you want to work at the CERN you might want to know a thing or too about physics but other than that there is a decent amount of good paying jobs not related to your area that a mind like yours would have no problem in performing.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They basically want to make sure you can read, follow instructions etc.

And people don't learn both of those things in high school or much earlier? Damn, the despicable GOP mission to dismantle the education system must be going much better than I thought 😮‍💨

[–] MolochAlter@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

Unironically? No, not at the level of university. In highschool you are basically being babysat while they teach you. You'll be quizzed periodically and steered and told when you're falling behind.

In college/uni that's just you having to have or get your shit together and self-manage all that.

It makes a world of difference.

[–] stebo02@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Well of course I'm not worried I won't find a job at all but I'd prefer to find a job within my field of study. Working at CERN or ESA would be the dream but I'm definitely not counting on it.