Q: I am doing a master's (degree) in accounting and have completed my first semester. Now I'm thinking of shifting to actuarial studies, as I don't find accounting very exciting. In the current economy, should I pursue something I feel passionate (about) or go for a field with more job security?
A: Job security is extremely hard to (come by) these days, no matter what profession you choose. It isn't enough to pursue a field with perceived stability, say the experts. You'll want to find something you feel passionate about, can make a living (doing) and that involves using skills you can easily apply to other fields.
'Passion is a necessary but not (sufficient) condition for success in the workplace,' says James Elsen, president and chief executive officer of SustainableCircles Corp., publisher of sustainlane.com, a 'green living' guide that includes job listings. 'Pursuing what you love will give you access to creativity and energy that you (would not) otherwise be able to tap while slogging to a job you are indifferent about.'
Bear in mind that since you're only one (semester) in, it may be too early to rule out accounting. Give yourself some more time and become an expert in the (field) so you can make an educated decision about whether it's right for you, suggests Paul Herrerias, a managing director at executive-consulting firm Stanton Chase International. Talk to people working in the field and join networking groups on sites like LinkedIn.com, for example. 'You can't get excited (about) something you know nothing about,' he says.
Don't discount the virtues of a degree in a high-demand field (such as) accounting, especially in the current economy, adds Amy Nichols, founder and CEO of Dogtopia, a chain of upscale dog daycare and spa facilities. 'Having a broader degree is more (valuable in) times like these,' she says.
Ms. Nichols got her degree in psychology and worked in the telecom industry for years before pursuing a career that caters to her passion for dogs. In the five years she was with Verizon [then Bell Atlantic], she held four (different) positions. By working for a large company, she says she received invaluable training and experience that she might never have (obtained) if she tried to strking out on her own right after college. And without the credibility and knowledge she gained, securing a business loan (might) have been an impossiblity, she says.
Question)
1.Do you work for your interest or salary?
2.How to balance between your interest and salary ?
