Mitocyan:


As for UK you need to think about it well. If it is a top school and in STEM I might take the risk and find a work around before the end of my masters. But it is a very tricky situation so the decision is up to you.

moogoogaipan:
you can proceed on an education leave after you've been confirmed. it's no fast rule, similarly, as far as i know, you'll only be entitled to an official leave, after your confirmation.

You wouldn't feel the urge ro proceed on official leave, it's a Govt. work, less stress et al.

A fully funded PhD in any ivy league institution beats whatever NNPC offers.. IMHO, even a fully funded masters beats whatever NNPC offers...

Keyword is IMHO

Mitocyan:


Whoever tells you to turn down a fully funded PhD offer from say Stanford University in lieu of NNPC GT offer needs to explain his reason. There's actually no reason I can think of. I suspect the person thinks the only opportunity that would be available to you after the PhD is a lecturing position but on the contrary several companies are after well grounded graduates of these schools. Think of the research internships in various companies you'll be exposed to while undergoing this degree.

There are great jobs that await you after this degree that would pay you as much as $150k(approx 54m) per annum as a start so even after you factor in cost of living and tax, NNPC's offer is still a long way from there, you can't get this salary even after 5 years in NNPC as long as you don't rest on your oars while studying.

Then there's also the added perk of venture capitalist willing to partner with you in any startup idea you think of. Just because you have these schools in your profile. We are talking of millions of dollars in investment funds here.

Beeam:
Lolz

Life's so much fun when u choose to laugh it all off.

mosgoon:


Be careful to note that a lot of people have different paths and interests. Nothing is set in stone as an ideal option. I have several examples/friends who did otherwise from your advice and are far better off than their counterparts aligned with your advice and the other way round. Be open-minded. I don't want to go into detail as I remember @BenFlash's and others advice and wouldn't want another swarm on me

Enireqx20:


You write and sound like someone I know...

GeeRaoult:



Please I'll want your humble opinion on this matter as I consider you deep too in academic matters. Forget what any advice says at least I want to hear your contributions here too.

Sempumping:

This is it ....i wont leave scholarship for Nnpc job o(This Nigeria that we aren't even guaranteed a better future The country keeps getting bad with time ) A life time opportunity for "success" for my unborn. Ah if you must work in Nnpc,considering you are still young ,go for the scholarship and come back, Nnpc would recruit again (latest 3yrs from now) .Me once I get a chance ,na se gobe' be that .Nigeria would limit you (go ,achieve and come back(if you must).
IMO.

Beeam:
Eh?

I hope not sha.

I'd hate for anyone 2 discover my real face here. It'd lessen d fun I'm having if I have 2 worry that ppl like Mosgoon can goan waylay me outside Quilox

GeeRaoult:


I really appreciate your humble suggestions. I must say, you've given me a huge turn around mindset to think deeper....Gracias!

Jarus:


I would choose fully funded PhD in a top 5 US school over NNPC.

It opens better opportunities. PhD in a top school is highly coveted in the international job market. My friend that did his PhD, also fully funded, in a Top 20 US school got Shell US job almost immediately after finishing.

Gush:



Thank you for that.... To clarify further, let me give you guys an outline of how the TF was processed. To prevent approval bureaucracy, NNPC bundled TF budget with recruitment contracts like plastic chairs contract, refreshment for NNPC personnel and other contracts to secure a one time approval. On the other hand, these contractors would be tasked with TF payment to applicants, reason why people got alerts from different sources (i.e different contractors).
For those yet to receive alert, the contractor mandated to pay you is either yet to get paid by NNPC for the contract or has a challenge processing his invoice to get paid or other related processing challenges the led to the delay. All applicants would be paid their TF. Stop the conspiracy theory... don't deny yourself your TF and APL all together.

Mitocyan:


Thank God Oga Jarus has confirmed it. PhD or even MS in a top US school opens doors for people. Similarly a guy that studied Chem Eng in my school went for masters in a not highly ranked US school, funded by his pops though and now works as a Data Scientist in Shell USA. Another one now works in Google as a Network Engineer(in fact he struggled to make 2-1).

loanky:
Good day guys,

Please I need knowledgeable people to shed more light on this issue.

I would like to know the criteria been used to admit a bachelor's degree graduate, into a master degree in an entirely different course? Can a master degree holder pursue a PhD in a different course as well? Is it that easy to change career? Can a bachelor of engineering degree holder pursue post graduate degree in any engineering field?

I'm asking this because I have seen some people with several post graduate degrees in different courses without having a first degree in those courses.

moogoogaipan:
When you start, there's a leta called Assumption of Duty, After exactly 2yrs,there's something called Confirmation of Appt, it's an interview you go through, hit or miss, you'll still be given a Confirmation of Appt. leta, 1yr more i.e exactly after 3yrs you assume duty, you'll be due for promo, every three-three yrs, you'll be due for promotion, untill you reach level 15 (I don't know its eq. in NNPC), where you'll be due for promo every four-four yrs instead.
I hope this helps...

Jiang:
Well to each his own woh, as for me , I feel much more comfortable in Nigeria, dis country has alot of potential that majority of d youths failed to notice as they are blinded by oyibo land. Yes I can take a leave to study for MSc abroad AFTER working in NNPC for a bit( if I get the job). But I will jejely come back after am done.

I have no attachment to any country apart from Nigeria, I prefer to live here than any oyibo land.


I can't use NNPC or naija tax payers money to study abroad & only to ditch them because one IOCs from nowhere come with a higher job offer. My priority in this life ain't really MONEY. so far, am not wrong, as things always fall into place at the right time for me

loanky:
Good day guys,

Please I need knowledgeable people to shed more light on this issue.

I would like to know the criteria been used to admit a bachelor's degree graduate, into a master degree in an entirely different course. Can a master degree holder pursue a PhD in a different course as well? Is it that easy to change career? Can a bachelor of engineering degree holder pursue post graduate degree in any engineering field?

I'm asking this because I have seen some people with several post graduate degrees in different courses without having a first degree in those courses.

mosgoon:


Be careful to note that a lot of people have different paths and interests. Nothing is set in stone as an ideal option. I have several examples/friends who did otherwise from your advice and are far better off than their counterparts aligned with your advice and the other way round. Be open-minded. I don't want to go into detail as I remember @BenFlash's and others advice and wouldn't want another swarm on me

iammiracle1:


Bear in mind that he was talking about a IVY league PHD, bro, it incomparable, don't even go there, Bigger O&G companies would willingly go to war for a good PHD student from these schools, i read a story of a lady who graduated from Stanford that was offered 3million dollars per annum by Tesla and Mercedes doubled it so don't go there...university get levels

loanky:
Good day guys,

Please I need knowledgeable people to shed more light on this issue.

I would like to know the criteria been used to admit a bachelor's degree graduate, into a master degree in an entirely different course. Can a master degree holder pursue a PhD in a different course as well? Is it that easy to change career? Can a bachelor of engineering degree holder pursue post graduate degree in any engineering field?

I'm asking this because I have seen some people with several post graduate degrees in different courses without having a first degree in those courses.

Ginalex:


I thought I was the only one who felt this way...

Enrypech:


For this We country?

Abi na Oyibo Lady?

Wait.. Is she the only one with the qualification?

iammiracle1:


Bear in mind that he was talking about a IVY league PHD, bro, it incomparable, don't even go there, Bigger O&G companies would willingly go to war for a good PHD student from these schools, i read a story of a lady who graduated from Stanford that was offered 3million dollars per annum by Tesla and Mercedes doubled it so don't go there...university get levels

iammiracle1:


Bear in mind that he was talking about a IVY league PHD, bro, it incomparable, don't even go there, Bigger O&G companies would willingly go to war for a good PHD student from these schools, i read a story of a lady who graduated from Stanford that was offered 3million dollars per annum by Tesla and Mercedes doubled it so don't go there...university get levels

GeeRaoult:



Please I'll want your humble opinion on this matter as I consider you deep too in academic matters. Forget what any advice says at least I want to hear your contributions here too.