Hi guys,

I would like some advice, i graduated with a degree in Engineering 6 years ago, i was never without a job as after service year i was retained in the Electrical and Mechinacal Construction company i worked, ( prepared bills of quantities, n tender docs) i got bored and got another job with a tech start up(did many different things there), did 2 years there and moved to a oil servicing coy.

I haven't worked long enough as an engineer to seek for an experienced position in an engineering coy and i have been out of school for too long to be considered as a fresh graduate(2-2). My current job has no career growth prospects its pays enough to keep me content, but i worry for the future, so now at cross roads i wonder if i should start up a small business, which i can grow and fall back to, or just keep me busy(my current job is not that demanding) and give me something to invest in, or get a masters degree to both increase my knoweldge and my chances at getting a better job(not better pay, but career growth prospects and security)

na wa oh. not even a single suggestion

peren: Hi guys,

I would like some advice, i graduated with a degree in Engineering 6 years ago, i was never without a job as after service year i was retained in the Electrical and Mechinacal Construction company i worked, ( prepared bills of quantities, n tender docs) i got bored and got another job with a tech start up(did many different things there), did 2 years there and moved to a oil servicing coy.

I haven't worked long enough as an engineer to seek for an experienced position in an engineering coy and i have been out of school for too long to be considered as a fresh graduate(2-2). My current job has no career growth prospects its pays enough to keep me content, but i worry for the future, so now at cross roads i wonder if i should start up a small business, which i can grow and fall back to, or just keep me busy(my current job is not that demanding) and give me something to invest in, or get a masters degree to both increase my knoweldge and my chances at getting a better job(not better pay, but career growth prospects and security)

Honestly, only you can advice your self in this situation. Any thing i say or anything anyone says will be compared to their situation. For me ill say start up a small business while still working and take up an online masters form . In that case you have the best of all worlds (if that makes sense)

peren: na wa oh. not even a single suggestion

I don't know how old you are but there is no age limit for education .... !!

I will suggest you get yourself a Masters Degree and if you still have your way, retain your present Job also, as an Engineer, with 6years after graduation, you ought to have done your COREN by now , I heard it is the toughest professional exam in Nigeria but use your less demanding Job to brush up your career path instead of running up and down and chasing small business while the market is frustrating !!

With your M.sc and COREN ...... Even @least M.sc, you are a BOMB in the market !!!

thank you guys!

peren: Hi guys,

I would like some advice, i graduated with a degree in Engineering 6 years ago, i was never without a job as after service year i was retained in the Electrical and Mechinacal Construction company i worked, ( prepared bills of quantities, n tender docs) i got bored and got another job with a tech start up(did many different things there), did 2 years there and moved to a oil servicing coy.

I haven't worked long enough as an engineer to seek for an experienced position in an engineering coy and i have been out of school for too long to be considered as a fresh graduate(2-2). My current job has no career growth prospects its pays enough to keep me content, but i worry for the future, so now at cross roads i wonder if i should start up a small business, which i can grow and fall back to, or just keep me busy(my current job is not that demanding) and give me something to invest in, or get a masters degree to both increase my knoweldge and my chances at getting a better job(not better pay, but career growth prospects and security)

Hello Peren,in my opinion,the best recourse for you to take is to begin to acquire professional certifications. Nigeria is getting to the point where even a Masters will make little difference in your being preferentially considered for a job position. You are an Engineer,one of the first professional qualifications that comes to mind is the Health and Safety Engineering (HSE) qualification. It is one of the most sought after qualifications now,particularly in the field you are in. I believe it can really boost your earning power much more than any Masters degree would.

Wish you the very best in your endeavours. #Insidify