[otras]

What do you call a physicist a few years after they get their degree?

A data scientist!

I got my undergrad degree in physics and transitioned into tech after hitting a similar wall after graduation. I went for the regular software route (started with frontend via FreeCodeCamp and went from there), and in my experience it’s common to see physics students in tech, especially in data science where the statistics background can be really helpful.

For me, it was about building up the programming experience and exposure to get the first tech job, and it has been much simpler after that. I’d recommend looking at startups in particular, as they tend to have a lower barrier of entry (as opposed to the large tech companies). I’d also recommend taking traditional CS classes in addition to any job-focused learning, but that can always wait until after the first paychecks are coming in.

[MeinBlutIstBlau]

I am an intern currently and there is another one where I work who is double majoring in Physics and CS. He wants to do acadameia but is using CS as leverage in case he needs to transition to a data analyst role.