How is the job market looking for theoretical physicists? I am

>>8655470
Oh, the job market is looking fucking great.
Here, this is a search engine for jobs. For you I picked the key words "physics-theoretical", checked all levels of education from "current undergrad" to "PhD", checked "any location", pick the sectors "academia" and "industry" and VOILA

Just pick which job would you like the most:

http://jobs.physicstoday.org/jobs/?keywords=physics-theoretical&level=entry-level&sector=academic&sector=industry&education=4-year-degree&education=current-undergraduate&education=doctorate&education=masters&name=&email=&explain=&jobid=&jobtitle=&jobURL=&jobEmpName=&jobEmpID=&jobDetailURL=

>>8655470
Depends what you mean by "looking for a theoretical physicist". If you want a job with a job title of "theoretical physicist" then no, there is no job market. However you'll almost certainly be employable in some other position with some other title.

>>8655500
Thanks anon, I'll check it out.
>>8655508
I just wish to study things such as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_of_time as a job.

>>8655470
>I am interested in studying relativity and quantum mechanics but do I need to be Einstein-level to actually get anywhere in life?
I don't know much about how that works, but I guess if you like relativity you are employable anywhere that deals with GPS.

>>8655529
So you want to be an academic?

>>8655533
As in studying things to increase mankind's knowledge, yes.

>>8655536
that's an entire job field in itself, it's called academia, it would depend on what institution you're at/went to as to whether or not you could find a job but you will if you're smart enough

Just to let you know, you don't necessarily need to hold a faculty/tenured position to do this. Often an already tenured faculty member will hire "research associates"/"research scientists"/some other title, where you will have no teaching responsibilities and conduct research under their supervision. It doesn't pay nearly as well, has almost none of the glory, but since you end up doing most of the work, you will probably end up learning a lot.

>>8655552
>>8655567
Thanks anons

>>8655470
Hey OP, Finance Major here.
My company specializes in industrial and advisory tasks that require a lot of analytical skills. Since we have a lot of locations around the country, we need all the help we can get.
In fact, one of our branches is still looking for a skilled toilet cleaner. If you have interest and the necessary job experience I'm sure we can work something out.

>>8655608
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I haven't studied Theoretical Physics yet, so I can't qualify for your job.

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>>8655608
>Finance Major
>My company

lol.

>>8655623
>physics major
>job market

>>8655625
>t. undergrad

>>8655622
I think HIS joke went over your head, you stupid twat

It's not looking good at all. If I were you I would explore alternate possibilities. I'm not saying you should give up on your dream, but you should cultivate the skills necessary to have a solid backup plan.

>>8655470
No you're not. You're probably a high schooler.