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09 Oct 2023 21:31

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Which one a student should choose - high initial remuneration or career prospects?

Today, students have become much career conscious. They always think about the jobs and positions that they will be able to get after completing their education. Some of them are lucky who score high and then get jobs through campus recruitment. Some others qualify in competitive examinations and then get a job. There are many who do not get such type of success but because of their qualifications finally settle for a job whether it is up to their satisfaction or not.
The point which I want to highlight now is that there are many jobs where the initial remunerations are good but the career opportunities are not very bright and soon the employees feel stagnated and start having a feeling of frustration in that position. On the other hand there are students who get a small initial remuneration but there are good career prospects and gradually they progress in their career and feel satisfied.
What in your opinion should be the choice of the students? To choose a high remuneration job with less career prospects or go for a less initial remuneration but good career prospects? Please share your thoughts.

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#775262

10 Oct 2023 12:07

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In this connection, I want to give an example. This was told to me by my father.
My father got selected for a private company with a high salary. At the same time, there was an offer to him in an aided school but the salary was less. So seeing the initial salary my father opted for the private company job. After 10 years the aided school salaries have almost tripled but my father's company has raised his salary by just 50% of the initial salary and there were no chances for promotions. Then only my father realised the mistake he had made. The moral of the story is to keep the career prospectus in mind before opting for a job in addition to the initial salary offer.
After completing my PhD, I got two offers. One is a teaching job and the other one is an R & D position in a company. I opted for the second one. I got good promotions and my salary increased much more than my classmates who opted for a teaching post.
With my two above experiences, I always suggest keeping career opportunities in mind.

drrao
always confident

#775263

10 Oct 2023 12:12

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The author has raised a very critical issue for which we cannot offer a tight solution since the choice would vary from candidates to candidates.
Some would be happy with the higher emoluments despite the fact there is no growth in terms of career at the later stage. There are others accepting such assignments for the time being and once they land into the jobs of their choice, they would ultimately join the of their choice after resigning the former one.

#775336

12 Oct 2023 08:43

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This is a very relevant question. For a young man or woman just out from a prestigious college obtaining a prestigious degree, generally remuneration matters more. At an young age, remuneration is far more attractive than thinking about the future prospects (career advancement or social security facilities). Although there are exceptions, but exceptions only prove the rule.

However, in India, unemployment is a major issue. Unemployed young men or women grab the first opportunity (job offer) which they get after a long wait and many unsuccessful tests and interviews.

(a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
(b) Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ---------- Salvador Dali

Which one a student should choose - high initial remuneration or career prospects?

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