Yep, I am a geek with a BS in Applied Physics. Physical Science (i.e. including Chemistry) usually doesn't pay that well, with an undergrad degree you will generally end up as some form of a tech. Which a lot of the time, isn't a bad thing, especially if you work for a PhD. So many of the PhD's I have worked for, with, or had working for me have such huge egos that they think "mere mortals" without a PhD must be morons: if you can even breath on your own, you're amazing!
Physics is a hard degree to hold, you are versed in theory, some experimentation skills, superior logic and problem solving skills, but little entry level practical goods. Do you know CAD? Probably not, at least I never learned it in school. It's tough.
If you like people, you might consider staying put and gaining a grad degree. If you are going to stop at a Master's, then switch to some form of engineering. A Master's level Physics degree is even more lost than an undergrad is. Unless you have a serious interest, or a natural talent, I'd personally shy away from the Nuclear or other high end stuff, it's neat, but you'll be starving for the better part of your life. Optics, mechanics, and other practical fields will keep you far happier employed. I can say from my own experience in the industry that there are FAR too few really sharp folks in Optics and Lasers. Fun stuff too, not a bad way to "focus..." Okay, I had to use the pun, sorry.
Mark
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