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Einstein's early jobs included a patent examiner and teacher from "summary" of Albert Einstein by Walter Isaacson
Einstein's first job after graduating from Zurich Polytechnic was as a patent examiner in the Swiss Patent Office in Bern. This may seem like an unremarkable position for a man who would become one of the greatest minds in history, but it was during his time at the patent office that Einstein made some of his most significant contributions to science. As a patent examiner, Einstein was tasked with reviewing applications for new inventions to determine whether they were original and innovative enough to warrant a patent. This job required him to thoroughly understand the principles of physics and mathematics, as well as to think critically and creatively about new ideas. Einstein's work as a patent examiner gave him a deep understanding of the practical applications of theoretical physics, a perspective that would influence his later research. He also developed a keen eye for spotting inconsistencies and contradictions in the patent applicat...
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