Is it better to work or to pursue postgraduate studies?
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A student who will graduate next year asked me whether it’s better to start working after graduation or to pursue further studies. I said it must be good at work. Unless you plan to become a professor or a scientist in the future. Because after starting graduate studies, you’re still in the same environment as before, your classmates remain similar to those you had before, and the quality of the teachers isn’t any better either; so how much can you learn that will be useful for your future work? Maybe you won’t want to pursue further studies after starting work, or perhaps you’ll want to study after a few years of working – and by then, studying might indeed be useful.
It’s indeed a tricky question: will there be more job opportunities after completing graduate studies? Even if you are capable, if your educational background isn’t good enough, will they give you a chance to show your skills?
Sure, people will work first; who would go on to pursue postgraduate studies? The knowledge studied is from the 1970s and 1980s
If your educational qualifications aren’t sufficient, will they give you a chance to show your abilities?
Work; decide to take the postgraduate entrance exam – you’ll regret it
It’s not very useful to pursue a master’s degree in engineering, unless, after working for a few years, you realize there is something you need to improve in a certain area; but how many people end up working in their field of study after graduation?
One only goes to pursue a master’s degree when they can’t find a job. Do you really think people are willing to dedicate themselves to science? It’s all nonsense!
I am working, but if I get the chance, I still want to pursue a master’s degree. :dizzy:
If there’s a suitable job, it’s better to enter society earlier
If there’s a suitable job, it’s better to enter society earlier
If a good job can be found, it’s better to work; it’s not even certain whether a good job will be available after pursuing a master’s degree