Jerry Stuckle wrote:

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Looking back 50 years (back when subatomic particles such as quarks,
muons, etc. were still in an early theoretical stage), I wish I would
have become a theoretical physicist. Not that I would have won a Nobel
Prize or anything (I wouldn't), but I think my life would have been much
more enjoyable. I've always loved math, but at the time I had gotten
hooked on electronics. Not that I regret that decision - I don't. But
the more I see about what physicists are discovering, the more I want to
be involved.

FWIW I started out to be a theoretical physicist then read a bunch of
salary surveys comparing pay scales for various science related professions.

I changed my major to engineering the next day.


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Jim Pennino