Don't become a scientist! (page 2)

thebiggestlie

don't become a ....christian scientist

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Yup... When I was deciding what career path I would follow I strongly considered being a Physicist. (I have always loved physics)

However, after looking at how much they made I decided to be a programmer.

What is sad is that an entry level programmer makes about the same as a PhD Physicist .

stillajwexelder

It is a bit late now - I have been one for 35 years

jeeprube

I'm working on my B.S. in Chemistry, any thoughts on a PharmD program?

shamus100

A family friend has a masters in paleontology.

He's worked at a bookstore for twenty years.

Scientists are now being forced to "interpret" all data to support the Establishment. Anyone that goes against the Establishment will be fired. And, this time they have learned from history to not repeat the mistakes they made with Copernicus and Galileo--anyone going against the Establishment will have their works nullified by the Establishment.

And, when the World Government kicks in sometime in early 2010, there will never again be a country where it is legal to believe anything that is against the Establishment and voice it. This takes precedence against any freedom of speech laws wherever such laws still exist. Worse, they are all going to cater to the religions, forcing Original Sin on everyone (so much for people waking up to the fact that it is a scam--now it's a scam that is illegal to not spread).

Caedes

And, when the World Government kicks in sometime in early 2010, there will never again be a country where it is legal to believe anything that is against the Establishment and voice it. This takes precedence against any freedom of speech laws wherever such laws still exist. Worse, they are all going to cater to the religions, forcing Original Sin on everyone (so much for people waking up to the fact that it is a scam--now it's a scam that is illegal to not spread).

2010?! LOL

I think I may remind you of this post in a years time, not least so the authorities will be alerted to your subversive posts!

I agree with Kudra I don't think finding a job in science is as big a problem as suggested in the article, although the salary levels are not as high in science as they should be.

Jankyn

although the salary levels are not as high in science as they should be.

Particularly when compared to the salaries of, say, professional athletes.

That said, my wife did two post-docs (she's a Ph.D. biologist) and then took a permanent position at double what he lists as a starting salary. In addition to academic jobs, which have prestige and permanence but not so much pay, there are jobs in government (less prestige, moderate pay and good bennies, lots of permanence and NO TEACHING), and in industy (less prestige, FANTASTIC pay and great bennies, less permanence and more perks).

Science is always a good bet, career-wise, because the modes of thinking lend themselves to flexible career possibilities.

Kudra

Someone should forward this article to Bethel- their re-writers wouldn't even have to pull creative ellipsis maneuvers- the BS is plainly written!

llbh

My older son has a 1st in Medical Biochemistry from Kings College London, which is a world class university. He knows the pitfalls of doing government funded research. His pariticular specialism is stem cell research; this an area where the discoveries and therapies derived therefrom are going to dramatically alter the way we live and the disease we can treat.

That being said the way the UK treats its scientists is poor and needs reviewing urgently.

The UK and the US governments frequently champion scientists but pay lip service to giving them the continuity of funding to enable them to have job security that is needed to see their efforts reach fruition.

The training science based degrees is without doubt a good basis to build a career in many and diverse fields of employment.

BTW thanks cameo for brightening my day, what is your area expertise?

Regards David

Don't become a scientist!