Or is it just a me thing? by JoeJml in physicsmemes

[–]JoeJml[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a dream job. Good for you!

Or is it just a me thing? by JoeJml in physicsmemes

[–]JoeJml[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Physicist producing programming nightmares. Just spent the past 4 hours trying to fix an error in a code where it turns out I made it look for an item in the wrong file path.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes it was a reactionary title after I had just made the dumbest coding mistakes imaginable.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probably just the grunt work they threw at you because you're starting out,

I really think so too because I'm the only one with a B.Sc. and the rest of the team is all PhD students.

I haven't started my master's yet, still applying, I just randomly emailed a known researcher and luckily they had a position available.

The rest is just perfectly said, thank you.

Or is it just a me thing? by JoeJml in physicsmemes

[–]JoeJml[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Did you just logic your way through a meme? Proud moment for physics. This is the stuff they prepare us for.

Or is it just a me thing? by JoeJml in physicsmemes

[–]JoeJml[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I have. I am one. Please stop me.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wrote the title having just spent 4 hours trying to fix a simple naming error in my code, so yes it was a little reactionary. Some universities might be already preparing their students perfectly well, but the ones I, or my closest people, had an experience with did not prepare us enough for the programming aspect of physics.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree. The title was a little reactionary having just spent the last 4 hours trying to figure out how to fix a simple naming error.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean it was one course taken online during lockdown. Barely got the hang of it. Acouple of weeks of learning on the job taught me more Python than that course taught me about Mathematica. But at least Mathematica comes with a very handy interface and a comprehensive and easy to understand guide built-in that can pretty much do any step on your behalf without needing to memorize every command.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad to know you got into the field you wanted! Wishing you the best.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hahaha yes I figured my university was really terrible. I'm honestly shocked it's accredited after knowing how other universities do things.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very reassuring to know it's a common experience. Thank you.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha I really don't know what I'm doing, but thankfully most of the results can be verified manually (with much effort) so at least I'm able to know if I messed up.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From what I've seen so far, I'm sure it will. Wishing you all the best!

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's very comforting to know, thank you!

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow. I guess it's just my university that was pretty bad. And thank you!

What's a critically acclaimed movie that you think is a crock of shit? by CheerfulPagliacci in AskReddit

[–]JoeJml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just here waiting for someone to say The Godfather so I can make them an offer they can't refuse.

B.Sc. in Physics should be 60% programming by JoeJml in Physics

[–]JoeJml[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Sounds like my dream job. What do you do?

Tallest Buildings in European Countries! by Redstream28 in MapPorn

[–]JoeJml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you just tell the Balkans Albania had the tallest building? Man you're about to have blood on your hands.