It is spring again. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, my thesis is in progress, and everything seems to be fine. So far I have a few degrees in several fields and some work experience, but none of these guarantees me a bright, shinning future. As a person who always tries to think a few steps ahead, I again feel like I am at the crossroad.
To PhD or not to PhD, it is the first question. Although getting a PhD degree is not that difficulty to me, time is always the natural constraint of a human being. If I am not pursuing a academic career, a PhD degree is actually not so important. Alright, I have to admit that I do not want to be undermined by those who have doctorates, and a PhD does me no harm in the industrial R&D. Vanity is my sin, but at least I will only do it if I got paid. ^_^
Next, where to go? Currently I pretty much enjoy the distance from my family, as well as the salary level in the Western world, so staying out of Taiwan/Taipei may be a good idea. However, there will still be plenty of inconvenience considering my future career. Since I am not considering an academic career, a closer cooperation to with industries may be preferable. And I will have more opportunities to work outside of academia only if I work in my home country.
Well, all these thoughts are actually meaningless. All I can do is to apply for all suitable positions, and then see the results. After all, I am not so "wanted", not yet. Now, I truly realize why fortune tellers can make big money.
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