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R.P.F.
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So I'm a junior in mathematics and I've reached a point to decide about graduate school. I love pure math and am considering getting a PhD in it. But I do not want to go into academia because I don't think I will enjoy teaching. So I want to go into the industry after a PhD. But one of my professors told me that pure math PhD programs in a way 'train' a person to go into academia. I have also been getting some pressure from my parents. They want me to do the more applied stuff so I can actually get a job. Is it hard for a pure math PhD to get a job in the industry? Does anyone have experience/insights on this issue?