Hello guys,

I seriously need your advise in this house. I am currently working with a Local Oil and Gas servicing company as a field Engineer under a contract position with a monthly pay of about #60-180 ( variation depends on how often you go the field)

Now I am seriously considering going to USA for MSC in petroleum Geology to upgrade my skills and exposure.

am I making the right decision? because I will not like to be looking for job again after graduating... cos sometimes they will say that a bird at hand worths more than a thousand in the bush.

Also I am newly married, Is it safe to sacrifice these few years being away from my family at this tender stage.


Please I believe some of us have been in this same position, your invaluable advise will be highly appreciated.

Thank you

Why don't you do an online MSc. while keeping your job and raising your young family.... You used the most important link in opening this thread, use it.

US bro! Nothing compares to excellence... The point is U have to endure some challenges for a while when U relocate. Trust me, i have been in your shoes before and its worth the risk.

dpee4real: US bro! Nothing compares to excellence... The point is U have to endure some challenges for a while when U relocate. Trust me, i have been in your shoes before and its worth the risk.

And what will he get in the US?

Building up his CV by staying in work and combining it with post-graduate study projects him as being able to multi-task and focused. His opportunity of working directly with a major O&G coy in Nigeria will come and this will serve him in good stead.

Do you know that base for an engineer in a O&G major in Nigeria is over $150k per annum? Even if he's a professor in the US, it will be hard getting that kind of pay. Infact, the only countries he'll get that kind of pay is Angola and Iraq.

why not consider getting certified in ur area of interest and also some professional training,,dats exactly what i ll do if am in ur shoes,nothing is more valuable than practical experience