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by selectron 3625 days ago
I can confirm that this idea is pervasive in physics (both experimental and theoretical)
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Xcelerate 3625 days ago
The attitude of going into industry is more prevalent in physics? Or did I get that backward?
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selectron 3625 days ago
Sorry I wasn't clear - the attitude of going into industry being seen as a failure is common, especially among older professors. This attitude is changing somewhat, but is still definitely there.
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