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re: Any astrophysicists or astrospace engineers here?
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:29 pm to The Silverback
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:29 pm to The Silverback
Do you have any insight on what kind of firm you actually want to work for?
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Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:31 pm to The Silverback
Aerospace engineering like a Lockheed or Raytheon….your best best would be get into operations as a buyer or program finance. You won’t ever be on the design side but if you do well in Supply Chain you might be able to sneak over to the QA side. That is where all the failed design engineers end up.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:32 pm to The Silverback
Astrophysicists interview top 3 questions I would ask you:
1st - Please tell me how you will apply your vast knowledge of T-accounts to condensed matter physics for successful outcomes that align with your role's objectives
2nd - Can you determine the best Physics equation that best describes the sudden shift in your career trajectory, and please do not ignore air resistance in doing so
3rd - If you were a breakfast cereal in outer space, which one would you be?
1st - Please tell me how you will apply your vast knowledge of T-accounts to condensed matter physics for successful outcomes that align with your role's objectives
2nd - Can you determine the best Physics equation that best describes the sudden shift in your career trajectory, and please do not ignore air resistance in doing so
3rd - If you were a breakfast cereal in outer space, which one would you be?
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:35 pm to Cdawg
I can tell you I’ve been thinking about this for a while, definitely not out of nowhere
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:37 pm to The Silverback
As i mentioned yesterday, my astronauts are on holiday until tomorrow.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:38 pm to MoarKilometers
Math game is decent though I haven’t really put it to the test. A goal of mine for 2023 is to work up to dynamical systems. But I struggle mightily focusing on and becoming good at one thing (as I’m also fascinated with foreign languages). It is a major problem of mine.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:38 pm to purple18
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Lol…I doubt anyone with those credentials would be lurking around and LSU message board??
There actually is a guy on here who works for JPL.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:38 pm to The Silverback
Do it. Do it now. This from someone who was always fascinated by the subjects but was too dumb to understand higher math. I think I am fairly smart, just too dumb to be intelligent. One of the greatest regrets of my life.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:42 pm to CunningLinguist
I would go ahead and go back to school if I wanted to get hired at LM or Raytheon. How cool aerospace entrepreneurship would be though…
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:43 pm to The Silverback
how old are you?
do you have a BS in anything related to physics, chemistry, astronomy, etc? Do you have 10 years to dedicate to post graduate and doctoral/post doctoral study and research? All before you start to actually get paid?
if you do then go get em
do you have a BS in anything related to physics, chemistry, astronomy, etc? Do you have 10 years to dedicate to post graduate and doctoral/post doctoral study and research? All before you start to actually get paid?
if you do then go get em
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:44 pm to The Silverback
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Math game is decent though I haven’t really put it to the test. A goal of mine for 2023 is to work up to dynamical systems. But I struggle mightily focusing on and becoming good at one thing (as I’m also fascinated with foreign languages). It is a major problem of mine.
Dont let the math dissuade you, I'm boarderline retarded and I was able to succeed in Engineering. Something to consider though, you do not have to be an astrophysicist or astroengineer to work in aerospace. Any engineering can get you in but I would make sure to focus on the coding aspects as that will be as important as any of the math.
Good luck!
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:46 pm to cgrand
That’s the problem, I don’t. Undergrad is accounting and have MBA with a concentration in finance. Nothing close to astronomy, physics, etc
It would be a tall order to lock back in to school-mode but I know I would want it bad enough.
What makes this incredibly hard is my inability to focus on one thing.
I am 29
It would be a tall order to lock back in to school-mode but I know I would want it bad enough.
What makes this incredibly hard is my inability to focus on one thing.
I am 29
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:48 pm to The Silverback
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I am currently an accountant working in public accounting and I am miserable. I was curious if anyone here works in either field by chance and could provide some input. Considering changing careers. Thanks.
Tough arse field, but go for it. I'm so bored with my job, and my mom got drunk and leaked my estimated inheritance to me, i've really thought about taking night classes and going into a different field. I only chose IT because it paid a bunch of money. I'm pretty burnt out after 20 years.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:49 pm to The Silverback
My bother has an Aerospace engineering degree from aTm and out of school he worked for NASA at the the Johnson Space Center. He quit after a couple of years because he couldn’t raise a family on that salary. Now he works for a major O&G service provider in deep water and travels the world as a subject matter expert. I guess my only point is the knowledge base in Aerospace Engineering or Astrophysics is transferable to other sectors especially in cities like Houston or Dallas.
Also going from Accounting to Engineering expect to take approximately 110 additional hours. Not much from accounting will transfer to the engineering major. Just take it one semester at a time and before you know it you will have an engineering or physics degree.
Also going from Accounting to Engineering expect to take approximately 110 additional hours. Not much from accounting will transfer to the engineering major. Just take it one semester at a time and before you know it you will have an engineering or physics degree.
This post was edited on 12/27/22 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:52 pm to The Silverback
you don’t have to be a doctor of sciences to enjoy your career. No offense but it’s too late for you be be an astrophysicist LOL
on the other hand, you got great advice from a poster above. You can work in aerospace if you can code. Consider that. I will 100% bet you that you can tailor a course of study that will put you into some pretty cool shite in several years
on the other hand, you got great advice from a poster above. You can work in aerospace if you can code. Consider that. I will 100% bet you that you can tailor a course of study that will put you into some pretty cool shite in several years
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:54 pm to The Silverback
As I'm sure you know, the physics and math are far beyond what's required in accounting / finance. Checkout a curriculum for the degree you'd like and see if that's reasonable for you to achieve. University of Florida, Perdue, MIT and CalTech are some of the aero / astro engineers I've worked with as an e.e. They were all brainiacs.
Once degreed in that field, the options are varied and wide and not always exactly in that discipline. It's a good general engineering foundation with great prospects.
Good luck.
Once degreed in that field, the options are varied and wide and not always exactly in that discipline. It's a good general engineering foundation with great prospects.
Good luck.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:57 pm to The Silverback
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I am 29
If you don’t have kids make the choice to get the additional degree.
If you have kids and a supportive wife you can still make it work.
I speak from experience. I graduated from LSU in Microbiology with no career objectives. I was a lost 23 year old. One year latter I made the decision to pursue my Mechanical Engineering degree. I was a different person the second time around. I kicked arse and made the Dean’s list several semesters. It took 4.5 years while still working full time to pull it off. I had ZERO social life during that time. I never regretted it.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 7:57 pm to cgrand
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No offense but it’s too late for you be be an astrophysicist LOL
Nonsense, dude is 29
Posted on 12/27/22 at 8:00 pm to cgrand
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you’re an accountant and you want to be an astrophysicist. I’m a contractor and I want to be a neurosurgeon
I can tell you the issue here. Your current profession doesn't start with n. It's not as easy as going from garbage collector to gastroenterology.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 8:02 pm to purple18
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Lol…I doubt anyone with those credentials would be lurking around and LSU message board??
You would be surprised.
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