Declining resources along with short deadlines and irregular working hours combine to make astrophysics a particularly stressful field of work. In addition traveling is abundant in this profession hence frequent relocation is sometimes necessary. Regardless astrophysics does have foundations of job satisfaction such as the possibility for new revolutionary discoveries and everlasting knowledge.
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Many astrophysicists take pride in the large contributions and impact their work has on science education. In addition, job satisfaction can come from knowing that the technology created in this field could also have significant applications in medicine, industries, environmental monitoring, and consumer products.
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