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Physics or Economics? 2017-04-28 10:11:45 Post No. 2003823
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Both would be with a minor in Mathematics. I'm interested into getting into the /biz/ world primarily. I know people with STEM degrees, especially intensive ones usually get hired at these kinds of places, but maybe Economics would be better since I have the math minor? I'm interested in both and wouldn't mind doing careers in either if it doesn't work out.
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>>2003823
>minor in undergrad mathematics
It's fucking nothing.
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>>2003823
>economics
No.
I just finished my masters in it along with an applied statistics cert.
Run.
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>>2004251
Please expand on this if you've got the time.
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>>2003823
Double major Physics & Economics
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my friend has a bs in physics, had a
hard time finding work.. he moved and hardly made like 21/hr starting- in a big expensive city,
and only because his friend got him an interview there.
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>>2003823
Do an Elon Musk and get both.
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why would you do physics if you want to work in finance? I know a lot of physicists are in finance but that's just because in a lot of universities the pay (and maybe the job) sucks. Economics or even CS seem better in my opinion
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I have a BS in physics and even with shitty grades it has done nothing but impress people, especially boomers. It got me a GS09 (US gov) accounting job in Germany straight out of college. It got me in with Cubic GD downrange in kuwait making 140k doing simulations stuff (basically setting up training video games). Now I have to choose between GS11 engineer job with SPAWAR in San Diego or running a gym and looking at fit girls asses in Germany.
People who don't find anything with a physics degree are most likely the spergs. Physics in college does require a bit of autistic screeching.
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Don't do economics or physics. Do finance
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>>2003823
do the one you'll enjoy the most - both can lead to good careers
(though if choosing economics make sure to take econometrics courses and if choosing physics then make sure to take anything covering statistical physics)
you don't need to study finance/business to work in finance etc.. just make sure you gain a solid understanding of undergrad applied mathematics - linear algebra etc.. and some grounding in statistics. The finance, programming, whatever can come later - the solid maths foundation is the best thing to get drilled into you via formal education.
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Thanks for all the replies so far
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