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Subject: Pharma graduate and MBA
Date: 5-Apr-2002
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Question: I am a Pharmaceutical Sciences Graguate with 1st Div from Panjab
University (the course from this University is highly rated). During my final
year I prepared for MBA Exams. I managed to secure seats in 2 top B class
Institutes. Simultaneously I got a job offer from a reputed, fast growing
Pharmaceutical Company during our Campus Placements. Owing to financial
constrains I opted for the job (of a medical representative in Sales
Division). Due to my good performance I managed 1 elevation within 6 months
of joining the Company. Next elevation might come forth in another 4-5 months. Then
I would become Area Sales Manager. However I find the work of managers very
hectic & lowly paid. Some of the options I have in my mind are,
1.Going back to college & do MBA from a A rated Institute.
2.Go to Canada/Australia(but I am financially not prepared now).
3.Prepare & appear for Forest Services Exams(as sometimes feel fed up of
this material & money minded men & feel like spending my life near nature.)
4.To continue the present job although I am not satisfied with it.
I understand that you find the options confusing, but Sir/Madam so is my
state of mind when I sit to plan my career.I need your guidance.
Also let me know of some career counsel who is practising in Chandigarh. |
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| Answer: Best for you, Ravi, would be a stepped approach:
Prepare and try for an MBA from a A rated Institute. But this can be done
along with your job, only it will be taxing on your personal time. Keep your
management informed of your intentions. It is always useful.
Financial stress will be always there and studying in Canada / Australia may
not be easy.
Forest services will expose to you more human brutality. The way they may
skin a live animal. This will only frustrate you more so please do not look
that way.
Last option is any day available to you.
Your counsel.
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