I'm working in the industry, and came from astrophysics, and intend to return to it one day. I would have stayed, but when the salary is 10x or more and you ha

I'm working in the industry, and came from astrophysics, and intend to return to it one day. I would have stayed, but when the salary is 10x or more and you have a family, it's an easy decision. A part of me always feels dirty doing what I'm doing when I see news about Hubble, New Horizons, etc. And as for 'super smart people', I'd just say quants in general are 'super smart' at the very narrowest of mathematical problem sets, but shouldn't be let within a mile of a compiler. And they shouldn't be invited to parties either.