2006-08-31 06:49:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
industry = money and risk (physical if it's chemistry) and stress
academia = little money but more security and safety
How hard are you willing to work to get ahead?
2006-08-31 06:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by Automation Wizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a feeling he would be chemiserable in either field. I'm going to assume that the spelling error is a typo, and that you actually know how to spell your own field.
It really depends on the individual. If he is driven to do research, doesn't mind a little teaching and can take the pressure involved in trying to publish -- then academia is a great life style.
If he wants to work as achemist -- but doesn't care about doing independent research, wants to make more money & doesn't mind going in to an office every day -- then industry is best.
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Contrary to Automation's comment -- there is more risk and more stress in academia (until you get tenure)
2006-08-31 13:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋