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This article makes it seem so easy to leap in and take a crack at it, but it seems like Step One is to either not value your own autonomy or to not rely on a wa
by ajamesm 10y ago
This article makes it seem so easy to leap in and take a crack at it, but it seems like Step One is to either not value your own autonomy or to not rely on a wage.
I'm not a professional mathematician (recreational learner, at best) and part of the reason I didn't pursue a career of interesting problems like this is because I don't want to do so as a cog in academia or a spook at the NSA.
Am I wrong? Are there people who've had experiences that contradict my cynical perceptions?
- Paul-ish 10y agoI think you are, in fact, being cynical. Every year I see articles stating that mathematician is the happiest/best paid career. http://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2014/04/15/best-jobs-of-2014-congratulations-mathematicians/ http://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2014/04/15/best-jobs-of-2014-con... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100142849 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001428...
- pavel_lishin 10y agoDoes that NPR job survey count people who tried their hand at being mathematicians, and hated it so much that they quit, or were unable to find jobs as mathematicians?
- vinchuco 10y ago... are you trying your hand at being a mathematician by asking that question? :)
- pavel_lishin 10y agoComment for the job you want, not the job you have!
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