Studies or Career???
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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! -
dump Perth
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Follow your heart or interest, you should know what you want.
Just sit down and weight the pro and cons, should be able to come to a wise decision soon.
I am currently doing something which I'm interested in though things don't look very good but at least I'm doing what I want and there's no regret.
Cheers and Good Luck,
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Hey,
Like you, i hold a good job at some BIG MNC firm... but then i pursue my degree in Australia too... what makes me decide to do so? Not sure why... perhaps becos i had my frens who are going with me... the tot of studing with them really excites me....
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 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..... -
I have 2 groups of friends, some egging me on to go to Perth, but then I ask myself after I'm back then what? Will spending that 90K there be worth it? Another group is telling me to screw the degree, right now even grads can't find jobs left alone you. Having a job come knocking on your door is indeed a rare opportunity.
They both have their fair share of hits and misses, I don't wanna be firing blanks and end up regretting...which makes it all the more confusing and fustrating, I asked virtually everyone I know, and somehow I just can't come to a satisfying decision. I would want to take the job but I face mounting pressure (from parents) as well to get a degree...
I'm utterly stressed out...
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If 4 me i would rather spend that amt $ 4 some high risk investment.
cos' now the economy is still at rock bottom it will go up some day. Sure bet u.
At the same time take up your dream . kill two birds in one stone...
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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!
Or, you can go to perth and pursue your degree, coming back with that degree will maybe earn you more than what you maybe earning as a writer.. In this case, it depends from individual to individual..
Personally, i will pursue the earlier.. I am that sort who would rather do something that i enjoy rather than stick to something.. which may although bring me better benefits to me, but don enjoy doing..
Good luck. -
my second interview with them is on the 11 oct
the closing deadline to pay my school fees and confirm my application to the uni is 15 oct....so i guess i dunt have much time
if i choose to take the job, then I would have to wait till next yr july b4 i can go to perth again...kinda sux...
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definitely take the job. save the money for ur retirement.
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I choose job also. Cert can always take later if you are still interested.
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Think u have made a decision. Just need pple to support u?
Take the job -
Chase your dream..its not always that your dream came knocking at your doorstep!
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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]
However if it is something like edith cowan university, australian catholic university, curtin university, charles darwin , james stuart university, bond university - then the degree is not that recognised internationally- waste of money.
Logson there are plenty of opportunities to work in the car industry. It is up to you. Bachelor degrees are just a stepping stone to bigger things in life. So you really have to weigh it. -
no matter what... you'll always be happiest with your dream..
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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! -
U can take a degree whenever u want but opportunties don't always come around and knock onto ur door...
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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.
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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. -
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.
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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.
can i join u there hahaha
scudly communications is not my cuppa tea...london beckons
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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 
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Some opportunities come once, some can wait.
Eevn if you studied later the job will have given you much more exposure and experience, which often counts a lot.
Good luck in watever you choose. -
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!
The course, textbooks, assignments, teachers and school are always going to be there. But such an attractive job offer doesn't comes by easily, so treasure that opportunity and grab onto it.