Graduating next year, feeling lost about the future
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I will graduate next year and am faced with the choice between pursuing a master’s degree or seeking employment. The school I’m at now is good, but I personally am not interested in chemistry engineering. I’m torn between continuing my postgraduate studies or switching to a different career. I’m quite ashamed to admit that I don’t seem to have a particular industry I like; therefore, I usually choose a career based on salary and future prospects. Seek guidance from the seniors
Since there is no specific goal, it depends on the economic situation. If there is no financial pressure, one can pursue postgraduate studies; if there is pressure, it’s better to work first to support oneself. As for expertise, it’s not that important; what matters is the opportunities and the ability to adapt after starting work.
Employment may not necessarily be related to the major studied in university, but it is related to obtaining professional titles. However, professional titles have almost no impact on salary or retirement benefits. You’ll graduate next year; I graduated in 2002, and there were still many people who hadn’t found a job by the time they graduated. Don’t focus on the overall situation or so-called statistics; those aren’t closely related to us. What’s important is your field of study and the employment rate of previous graduates from that same field. When it comes to pursuing a postgraduate degree, it depends on your family’s financial situation; if you have good financial resources, you can continue your studies, but you’ll still face employment issues ； The conditions aren’t that good; go work and help ease the burden on your parents.
If you’re really not interested in your major, it’s better to choose another industry; in any field, one has to learn things from scratch and take some time to adapt. If you’re unsure about your major, it’s advisable to work in a related industry and give it a try first – after all, you’ve spent four years studying, so that time shouldn’t be wasted
If it’s related to chemistry, then change careers. I chose this major because I was completely foolish at the time :Q