Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Take Job A, Job B, or Option C?

3 scenarios:





After college I started in an industry that pays the bills and is more of a job than a career. After working in that industry, and actually getting laid off a week ago, I have opportunities now to get a higher paid position in that industry (JOB A), or travel down the road in a more entry-level position in something I am more interested in - (advertising )(JOB B)....OR travel down the other road and try to get into grad school for advertising (option C)(pretty much guaranteed job after school but initial investment is high)

Take Job A, Job B, or Option C?
I like Option B. You should cut your losses in Job A and go for something you are really interested in. If you do well in advertising (which you are likely to since you have a passion for the field), then it won't matter if you have a graduate degree or not. If you really feel you need the grad. degree, you can always do it later. Unless you already are married with a family and really need the money that Job A will provide. That changes my answer. If you are single--definitely Job B.
Reply:Why can't you take Job B and do option C? That way you are getting your foot in the door and learning more about it at the same time. I work and go to school. It make take you a little longer to finish if you only take one or two classes a semester but as long as your gettting paid to do something you like then who cares. Job B may promote you with out the schooling so you might as well try that and push your way up in there.


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