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When I was getting my math degree, the department head frequently suggested we should work for the NSA for two reasons: they are the single largest employer of
by claytonjy 12y ago
When I was getting my math degree, the department head frequently suggested we should work for the NSA for two reasons: they are the single largest employer of mathematicians, and you can't take your work home with you.
I graduated before the Snowden revelations; not sure if he has changed his tune or not.
- Kalium 12y agoI expect both those reasons still hold up. Ethics-driven unemployment sounds great until you start getting hungry.
- Peaker 12y agoThe NSA is looking for top talent. For them, the alternative is not hunger, but a slightly worse salary or less interesting job.
- Kalium 12y agoMy understanding of the job market for mathematicians is that it's not nearly as friendly as that for programmers, but I'm far from knowledgeable here.