There are 2 things you can do now.. You can try applying the job as a writer as what you mentioned.. Leaving next feb, from now is at least 4 mths.. Since you quiting in Nov, you still have Dec, Jan and maybe a little of feb to see if the job as a writer will be good enough for you.. You need to know that tuning and modification of cars may not be all that is required.. There may be other things that is "hidden" for you to figure and find out..Originally posted by L@gSoN:I have a dilemma; hopefully someone can help me find an answer.
I was scheduled to go to Perth for further studies next February even though I hated leaving as I would be leaving my family and girlfriend behind. I would be pursing a degree in Media Studies over there. IÂ’m currently employed as a PR executive right now, quitting in November. I actually made up my mind about going there despite the negativity surrounding the issue. Until one dayÂ…
I received a message in my blog from a well know car magazine in Singapore, they were looking for a writer, just the thought of working in a magazine that involved car modifications and tuning tempted me and left me sleepless for nights on end. The thought of forgoing my studies and pursing my dream bounced around in my head. What was I to do?
I weighed the pros and cons of my decision. In the end I was still left with the same situation. There is no win-win formula. ItÂ’s more like nothing risked nothing gained.
If I do take the job offer, I would be finally attaining one of my biggest dreams of finally writing for a car magazine while fulfilling my undying passion for cars. I probably be able to afford my own set of wheels seeing which the job requires me to have one.
If I do go to Perth then what? A degree need not necessarily guarantee me anything, but itÂ’s still a paper qualification. ItÂ’s concrete and proof that I achieved a certain level of accomplishment in what I studied so far. I could return and hopefully find a well-paying job. Would I want that?
After all the main reason why I wanted to pursue my degree was to get a better job and perhaps work in something related to cars, what dumb luck huh? The pay they are offering is extremely attractive, it encompasses lots of car subsidies to ensure I can comfortably afford a car and maintain oneÂ…this is so difficult a decision to make..
I shouldnÂ’t pass this chance up right? How many people can choose their jobs? Or even have their jobs find them? What is the possibility of me working in this line if I do come back? How many people get to go overseas to study? Who is that fortunate? IÂ’m extremely confused as what should my next move beÂ…Studies or Career?
Should I fail in my job, thatÂ’s another half a year wasted in waitingÂ…should I go for my degree I might never work in the car industry ever againÂ…Someone help me!
Originally posted by v gal:depending on which university you went to, University of Melbourne, Australian National University , University of New South Wales, Sydney University are the more recognised ones. ANU ,University of Melbourne,and UNSW are ranked above NTU and NUS. University of Melbourne and Sydney University have nobel prize winners. So depends on which university you are entering.
In Australia, it is a good experience... however, not in paper qualifications... it's the environment, the new friends and the independence that you enquire throughout the whole study program.....
I seriously think that a paper qualification from Australia [b]does not stand out now in Singapore... if i were you, i will take the job offer... check if there is any personal upgrading program for employees in that company.... if there is, so much more the better....
Anyway, it's a hard choice..... good luck.....[/b]
hmm mate.... tough decision there.... why not ask if u can contribute as an overseas writer? since cars r cheaper there they gain as the subsidary can be smaller, plus the things they can do there are more diverse. furthermore, u could test cars they normally wouldn't get in sg. Veilside Supras, Mines GT-Rs, crackling hot 500bhp Silvas... its a good opportunity for them to gain an avenue into the overseas car scene mate. Talk to them about it, see if they are agreeable?Originally posted by L@gSoN:I have a dilemma; hopefully someone can help me find an answer.
I was scheduled to go to Perth for further studies next February even though I hated leaving as I would be leaving my family and girlfriend behind. I would be pursing a degree in Media Studies over there. IÂ’m currently employed as a PR executive right now, quitting in November. I actually made up my mind about going there despite the negativity surrounding the issue. Until one dayÂ…
I received a message in my blog from a well know car magazine in Singapore, they were looking for a writer, just the thought of working in a magazine that involved car modifications and tuning tempted me and left me sleepless for nights on end. The thought of forgoing my studies and pursing my dream bounced around in my head. What was I to do?
I weighed the pros and cons of my decision. In the end I was still left with the same situation. There is no win-win formula. ItÂ’s more like nothing risked nothing gained.
If I do take the job offer, I would be finally attaining one of my biggest dreams of finally writing for a car magazine while fulfilling my undying passion for cars. I probably be able to afford my own set of wheels seeing which the job requires me to have one.
If I do go to Perth then what? A degree need not necessarily guarantee me anything, but itÂ’s still a paper qualification. ItÂ’s concrete and proof that I achieved a certain level of accomplishment in what I studied so far. I could return and hopefully find a well-paying job. Would I want that?
After all the main reason why I wanted to pursue my degree was to get a better job and perhaps work in something related to cars, what dumb luck huh? The pay they are offering is extremely attractive, it encompasses lots of car subsidies to ensure I can comfortably afford a car and maintain oneÂ…this is so difficult a decision to make..
I shouldnÂ’t pass this chance up right? How many people can choose their jobs? Or even have their jobs find them? What is the possibility of me working in this line if I do come back? How many people get to go overseas to study? Who is that fortunate? IÂ’m extremely confused as what should my next move beÂ…Studies or Career?
Should I fail in my job, thatÂ’s another half a year wasted in waitingÂ…should I go for my degree I might never work in the car industry ever againÂ…Someone help me!
I did ask them about the freelance perth thing, but they wanted a full time writer based here - me thinks they have a shortfall in writers to cover the stories here. Hotstuff mag.Originally posted by Praetorian111:Well dude, u can choose to do related courses in Singapore and work for the car mag adver. By the way which car mag will tat be?
Orelse, take heng's advise go to perth and write as a freelance writer.![]()
omg...Originally posted by HENG@:ultimately up to u bah. oh hey i visited the motorsport wkshop of my uni on wed. saw the 2 racing cars they designed and built from scratch. damn nice.
come come!!! me only sg here in my sch...Originally posted by L@gSoN:omg...can i join u there hahaha
scudly communications is not my cuppa tea...london beckons![]()
Choose the job and take up the job offer. You can always return to study anytime if you are not doing well in the job or you miss studying.Originally posted by L@gSoN:I have a dilemma; hopefully someone can help me find an answer.
I was scheduled to go to Perth for further studies next February even though I hated leaving as I would be leaving my family and girlfriend behind. I would be pursing a degree in Media Studies over there. IÂ’m currently employed as a PR executive right now, quitting in November. I actually made up my mind about going there despite the negativity surrounding the issue. Until one dayÂ…
I received a message in my blog from a well know car magazine in Singapore, they were looking for a writer, just the thought of working in a magazine that involved car modifications and tuning tempted me and left me sleepless for nights on end. The thought of forgoing my studies and pursing my dream bounced around in my head. What was I to do?
I weighed the pros and cons of my decision. In the end I was still left with the same situation. There is no win-win formula. ItÂ’s more like nothing risked nothing gained.
If I do take the job offer, I would be finally attaining one of my biggest dreams of finally writing for a car magazine while fulfilling my undying passion for cars. I probably be able to afford my own set of wheels seeing which the job requires me to have one.
If I do go to Perth then what? A degree need not necessarily guarantee me anything, but itÂ’s still a paper qualification. ItÂ’s concrete and proof that I achieved a certain level of accomplishment in what I studied so far. I could return and hopefully find a well-paying job. Would I want that?
After all the main reason why I wanted to pursue my degree was to get a better job and perhaps work in something related to cars, what dumb luck huh? The pay they are offering is extremely attractive, it encompasses lots of car subsidies to ensure I can comfortably afford a car and maintain oneÂ…this is so difficult a decision to make..
I shouldnÂ’t pass this chance up right? How many people can choose their jobs? Or even have their jobs find them? What is the possibility of me working in this line if I do come back? How many people get to go overseas to study? Who is that fortunate? IÂ’m extremely confused as what should my next move beÂ…Studies or Career?
Should I fail in my job, thatÂ’s another half a year wasted in waitingÂ…should I go for my degree I might never work in the car industry ever againÂ…Someone help me!