An astrophysicist can expect to have stressful and tiresome working conditions. The typical work setting for an astrophysicist would be in private offices, labs, universities, government sites, observatories, aerospace firms, and museums. However around 70% of all astrophysicists work mainly indoors in offices.
The field of astrophysics evidently demands a more night time, hence some suffer from a lack of sleep. A majority of astrophysicist can expect to work anywhere from 8 to 10 hours a day and 56 to 70 hours a week. Many of the world’s best telescopes and astronomical facilities are spread around across the world, therefore astrophysicists must also travel frequently to locations around the world. The working conditions for this field of work can be highly competitive and sometimes political as a result of competition for the same limited resources. |
In general, astrophysicists do not have much time for personal life, thus they can feel removed or detached from their everyday lives.
To counter all of the negative aspects of their working conditions, astrophysicists take pleasure in having numerous benefits such as paid vacation, sick leaves, retirement, pension plans and health insurance. Ideally astrophysicists are sitting at an office and are not required to walk too much or stay on their feet. In this field working with your hands is rare as most astrophysicist work with computers, telescopes, and other equipment. This career requires independent work at times, but also group collaborations. On occasion astrophysicists are expected to work self-sufficiently or sometimes work with colleagues on a project or task. |