I agree...

Azarimy,

i wanted to become an IPTA lecturer few years ago. Applied few times. While waiting, also applied current job and got stuck. Still wanting. Takut ada age limit for lecturers. BUt more experience should perfom better in lecturing right? After all, you would want to share with students some insight on working reality right?


I have a dilema. My work now is ok so so but im not satisfied. Rather want full control of my work. Hate the not so- bright directive orders from you know who. I work best without supervision.

Want to become a lecturer but must do phd. Should i do phd now (while working as civil servant) then later join lecturer or join lecturer now(tutor level) but starts at lower salary. Furthermore i have fixed monthly expenses obligations.

I heard that not 100% in a batch can successfully obtain PHD. I was told the same before when i was doing my masters but i did fine.

It is easier to say than jumping to the wagon. I didn't have a good start. So i have to go through from diploma level and work my way up till masters. You can do the calculation.. By the time reach there, the requirement changed to at least phd for IPTAs. I'm running out of patience as phd means another 4 years hardwork.

So questions, should i;
1) stay working in the current job with quite high pay but no job satisfaction
2) stay current job get phd 1st then later join lecturer but afraid later the requirement maybe higher (may be prof).
3) risk losing current job, get tutor job 1st and if fail phd i donno what are the consequences. ( do i get kicked if letsay after 5 years no phd? - please enlighten me on this).


Anyone please help me.

This post has been edited by tangodown: Feb 17 2010, 03:16 PM