Money or my happiness?

• Sandistur

  27 Mar 06, 10:51

  Thanks for everybody's kind probing and advise. Has helped me to be able to make a much better and wholesome judgement
• neno

  27 Mar 06, 11:50

  So you're going to choose acc huh..
• choco B

  27 Mar 06, 11:52

  Go for something you like. There are career opportunities for Psych majors. There is the option of taking ACCA on your own too.
• Sandistur

  27 Mar 06, 12:01

  Originally posted by choco B:

  Go for something you like. There are career opportunities for Psych majors. There is the option of taking ACCA on your own too.

  Thanks. From wat I have found out, psych majors in S'pore r of not much use, only a stepping stone to higher education. Issit possible if u could elaborate more abt career opportunities?
• choco B

  27 Mar 06, 12:12

  You can also work with Human Resource. Some companies use Psych analysis in areas of recruitment and job fit. There are opportunities in HR consulting firms.
  
  You're right about having to take further education. As far as I know some majors in the local university Arts program are somewhat light weight and may not measure up to an arts program in the US. But then it's common now for graduates to upgrade themselves anyway.
  

  Originally posted by Sandistur:

  Thanks. From wat I have found out, psych majors in S'pore r of not much use, only a stepping stone to higher education. Issit possible if u could elaborate more abt career opportunities?

• nullifi3d

  27 Mar 06, 13:33

  Originally posted by Sandistur:
  I'm currently torn between choosing between doing accountancy and psychology for my university course.
  
  I have a passion for psychology, esp counseling since a young age. Have been encouraged by both peers and seniors to carry out my dream cuz they feel i'm talented in the area of undertstanding emotions. It really satisfies me a lot being able to help others through their problems.
  
  However, I fear the consequence of not being able to get a steady job esp in our realistic society if i do not complete the required phd. I've come to the realisation tat I may not earn enough to support a family in the future. How to offer proper help to others if I cannot handle my own life.
  
  On the other hand, I am also very strong in the technical expetise required in areas, for example accounting. However, my interests do not lie a single bit in the area of the competitive business world. Money can be made in this area, but I have doubts my heart would be able to carry me through.
  
  I've made a temporary choice of majoring in Accounting and taking a minor in Psychology in NTU. But i'm still having many sleepless nights becuz I keep feeling tat I am going against my heart. [b]Anyone who has done psychology b4 please help me clear any misconceptions that I am having
  Esp abt the area of job prospects. Will I be financially unstable if I dont do my masters/phd? I also do not have the means to study overseas. Thanks, your sincere advise would mean a lot to me. I do not want to make the wrong decision.[/b]

  Money brings girls. Girls bring pleasure. Pleasure will lead to happiness.
• shinta

  27 Mar 06, 14:18

  ur passion..
  
  on a side note: its not that hard to do accountancy later on if u change ur mind