cc150615:
Ferdyboss lemme correct you in case you're implying that fulfilment = working in the line of the course you study...I'll state 2 scenarios
1.) Let's say I studied engineering but after I couldn't get a job I picked up an audit job and after one year I find out dt I'm really enjoying the job like I enjoy auditing nd all the plenty numbers, maybe luckily the firm I'm working is a good one with good staff welfare, career growth and all those things we want in an employment...won't you say I'm more fulfilled than a fellow colleague who maybe got a job in an engineering firm but somehow there are many circumstances around the job dt doesn't make my friend happy even tho he may be making same amount of money with me or even more ( curled from a true life experience
2.) The second scenario is maybe I even studied dt particular course cos dt was wat Uniben dashed me nd then still got a job in another line because that was what the job market dashed me but now I'm enjoying what the job market dashed me....
Bottomline is just to find a job dt gives you the real inner fulfilment, I understand that the job market isn't fair nd many times we take anyone dt comes but in the 21st century if you had to take a job u don't like and you still remain there grumbling about that job for over 5 years then I put it to you that you don't know what you're doing
Fulfilment in my words is doing a job that you love and you enjoy and dt fulfils your dreams of a job, either along your course of study or not and dt explains why you see someone going to study law after an MBBS, cos maybe he just realised he's more interested in that or his interest has changed over time.
Lemme stop there before they say cc is talking too much

davide470:
Not everyone can be called an Engineer, but anyone can become an Accountant, Auditor, Banker or Economist.

- e470

If you start a "newly found" career route and it seems just right*, (just right is relative; environment, pay, good prospects et al) then by all means, carve a niche there. It's about loving what you do and enhancing your interest in the sector you are plying.

Back then in school, whilst studying Chemical Engineering, i normally buy "BusinessDay" at a student price of N50 twice/thrice in a week at the School Gate and my interest for economics and economic related information increased tremendously.

During my internship with an IOC in my 4th Year of Uni., i was posted in one of the rotations to a "Business Analysis" section per se - where they analyse how economic policies and it's related activities affects all aspects of E&P activities, especially Gas business and a couple of them were Engineers with the CFA title (Chartered Financial Analyst).

So, as "Fate" would have it, my first job after service is in the broad investment world, so even if i somehow find myself back to Engineering (which i doubt - until Oyel People comes calling wink), the yearning for investments would still be there and i might just go back.

All in All, with the state of the economy viz a viz current statistics on unemployment rate, making a career choice should be like the 3rd ranking in an hierarchy of both needs and wants.

Fkforyou:

Hello, longtime.
Let me follow this train...it seems it has prospects.

davide470:
"First degree" does not translate to what you will be, it is just to broaden your intellectual mind to the possibilities of an higher learning and give you a skill set to build on. Also, your interests didn't change per se, it just got clearer.

Then again, the highlighted is quite confusing..

yorex2011:

How I long to practice engineering.
But I've come to the realization that engineering is a mindset, a mindset for finding solutions to problems, of enjoying the thrill of a problem and brainstorming for a solution.
Such an awesome feeling. Currently I'm into the "soft" side of technology, with the hopes that soon i will find that pointof iintersection, that clash of the titans... Atomic fussion if you may that foster a world changing idea..
Of course by then, work becomes play..


Still not dropping my backpack tho

Jamean:


I will take the back pack to mean continuous learning and self development which is necessary to be relevant in life. By this definition, you can carry the back pack forever.

yorex2011:


una no wan leave me and my backpack

only problem is that backpacks dont go with suits, not that i like wearing suits like that..
may have to look for a way to redesign a backpack to be hybrid..

cc150615:

Who says you can't keep carrying your backpack, just as long you also have the suitcase...yes I know wat I just said cos many engine ladies around me actually carry both backpacks and handbags, yeah both at the same time....tho it always leaves me wondering why

yorex2011:
thread beginning to look like a breakaway thread from the main job/vacancies chat room

amicable09:


Look well, it's not a breakaway but a learning ground. We are in a discussion class

yorex2011:
exactly what the breakaway crew always say

amicable09:
Now you're funny. Hop in!
And yea, long time! hope you're doing great?

Ferdyboss:
Anyways, career wise, I have a question for graduate Engineers who are not practicing Engineering. Do you feel this is fate panning out or you believe It's better to continue at whatever "newly found" career route you are already trailing whilst you cave a niche for yourself? After years of not getting what you want, How has your pursuit for greatness and career relevance been?

Fate panning out , I presume.
Never really loved anything right from childhood, except solving mathematics.
Did not know where it was going to lead me, and I never bothered asking questions. I came into Engineering, by chance. One thing was certain though- I enjoyed every bit of my study in school. The passion to succeed was undying, it would have been same, if I were studying yoruba language,trust me !

Do you consider fulfillment or you prefer "making money" regardless of the far less than Engineering career you currently find yourself in ?.

Fulfilment has only one meaning to me, right from my days after secondary school, and that is- Being in Forbe's list of world's richest men. So whatever course that would make that possible is very much welcomed. I knew that eons ago; no wonder my mentors were not in the academia, I 'd rather pick Robert Kiyosaki, Warren buffett over my beloved Prof OlufeAgba.

Has not getting your desired role affected your performance in your current career path?

Career path Whatever that means !!

Funnily, I can outrightly say I'm loving what I do at the moment. With professional certifications already in Networking and Systems security, and a hope to do a Masters soon in that specialisation, I don't know what to call that.

Well, you might chose to call that career path- so far it doesn't affect my dream of being fulfilled as a man on Forbe's list. Else, I won't think twice before ditching it out for something more lucrative.

Nice day holding that briefcase
As for me, I prefer to hold my toolkit while someone else holds my briefcase as we walk along

I hold my tool kit, and I love it that way.
Not a tie person, and Not a briefcase person either. I love me, just like that.

davide470:

All in All, with the state of the economy viz a viz current statistics on unemployment rate, making a career choice should be like the 3rd ranking in an hierarchy of both needs and wants.

Fkforyou:


Yes I am, thank you. I trust you are doing great too.

Ferdyboss:
cc150615, I didn't mention nor imply that Fulfilment= Working in the line of the course you study

tolutweety:
Fulfilment has only one meaning to me, right from my days after secondary school, and that is- Being in Forbe's list of world's richest men. So whatever course that would make that possible is very much welcomed. I knew that eons ago; no wonder my mentors were not in the academia, I 'd rather pick Robert Kiyosaki, Warren buffett over my beloved Prof OlufeAgba.

karleone:


This your Forbes fulfillment path reminded me of one of Reno Omokri's nuggets. He said,
"There are no salary earners on Forbes billionaires list
Absolutely correct. There are no salary earners on the list; but I can list at least two , who started as salary earners in order to find their base.

because only those who pursue their passion becomes billionaires."
The passion here is making money. How to make the money is the course of study. That's the only darn thing I enjoy doing.

Maybe we'll need to think about that quote and it's relation to job fulfillment.

Any more questions ?!

Ferdyboss:
Anyways, career wise, I have a question for graduate Engineers who are not practicing Engineering. Do you feel this is fate panning out or you believe It's better to continue at whatever "newly found" career route you are already trailing whilst you cave a niche for yourself? After years of not getting what you want, How has your pursuit for greatness and career relevance been?

Do you consider fulfillment or you prefer "making money" regardless of the far less than Engineering career you currently find yourself in ?.

Has not getting your desired role affected your performance in your current career path?

cedaraustine:


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cedaraustine:



Funny enough, I had always wanted medicine all through childhood as I matured, I ditched it. Found myself in engineering shaa ni.

I agree first degree isn't any indication necessarily to a career path. At least, I know I'd definitely do an MBA. Taken a lot of risks recently but it's been good overall.

I want to wake up on a Monday morning and play golf! Getting there bit by bit.