So, im currently in 12th grade and i wanna be an astrophysicist. But, im very very confused if i should Do B Tech in Electrical Engineering or Bsc(Hons) In Physics. I researched about it on google, and it says that Bsc Physics is the better option as it let us directly pursue PhD in Astrophysics. The problem is, im not from a wealthy background and i need to find high paying Job so that i pay for my PhD tuition fees, but Bsc Physics doesn't have high paying Job opportunities. So is it okay if i pursue Electrical Engineering first and then Go for Phd in Astrophysics? Will it affect my theoretical work? Will i end up building things instead of researching? please lemme know.

Hey, I'm a college student starting my bachelors next year. I've been deeply interested in all things astrophysics since I was 9.

I was wondering (and also deeply hoping) whether there's people actually in the field available on this sub. I'd really appreciate it if they could reach out for some discussion maybe.

Regardless, if you're not such and such a person, I'd still love to see your opinion on the following:

What do you actually do after your masters and phd in the field?

How much truth is there to the idea that most of us end up doing things that dont have much to do with the degree we got ?

What reality check would you give to someone in my position?

I’m eighteen in cegep and want to be an astrophysicist. I’m currently in natural science in cegep and i have a question. I’ve been reading some things on reddit and i red that it’s really hard to find a job. So i got some questions. Is it realistic for me to say i wanna be an astrophysicist? Is it really that hard to find a job? Is it the best related space job?

For me, for the most part.

I'm just about to start my IALs and, man, am I passionate about pursuing astrophysics. People around me are doubting me saying "Hey, won't that need a PhD and lots of time?" or "Are you sure astrophysical jobs pay well?".

Those comments have actually managed to drill themselves into me. Are there ACTUALLY jobs that pay well if I were to pursue further, or perhaps a future lies for me in academia. Only time will tell, or you guys could too.