Hi All,

Please tell me what is your push factor to pursue study at the higher level?

To be frank, I am dilemma to further study or continue with the current job career.  I have Master in Engineering when I was doing it part time in  5 years back. I also working with engineering environment more than 10 years already.

Recently, some of my friends told me that better to further study till PHD and complete the education cycle, however looking at our education system and management I don't feel it is a good choice to further. The numbers of jobless and fresh graduate are keep increasing. The salary either Bsc, Msc or PHD are not compatible with the current life where all the price are hikes and sooner will be more high.

Basically what is drive you to study on the higher level?

1) Because to secure the job career
2) Salary factor
3) Satisfaction
4) Migrate to other country
5) or it is own dream to teach people or passion in endless learning curve.

As i know everyone have own dream and desire, so would you like to share your thoughts or opinion.

Thanks

I did my phD in Biotechnology  Sometimes I also wonder why I opted to further my studies, but to me its definitely worth it
1. As mentioned by less1234, doing a phD will likely and eventually land you a job in academia. No doubt competition is getting stiff nowadays but its not really difficult if you have a good resume and (more importantly) good connections.

2. I admit salary was an important factor for me when I decided to pursue my phD. The pay is considered as above average but if you are really into money, doing business is a much better option.

3. Not everyone is capable of getting a phD, so being able to obtain the "Dr." title would mean alot to some. I myself never think much of the title; the experiences gained during the period were way, way more important.

4. I think that Malaysia is a good place to be in since the bright and brilliant has already left the country Its so easy to shine here  Plus I will miss Nasi Lemak and Teh Ice if I ever leave haha

5. I'm very interested in research but as a lecturer I find very little time to do research, which is a shame (not sure how I'm going to fulfill my grants lol). Although I enjoy teaching I think its quite sad that not many appreciate what they're being taught 

I am always learning and I hope some day I will be able to commercialize my research, and hopefully learn a bit more about the business side of things, rather than always looking at Science