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Asked by Anonymous - May 01, 2024Hindi
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I am 28 and planning to take an MiM degree from UK. I have a work experience of 5 yrs in IT and im confused whether to look for a better job in Germany or make a shift and do MiM in UK. Kindly advise given the current market situation. TIA

Ans: Since you already have a 5 years work ex, why not try for MBA instead of MiM. Try for both - admission to college and a job. Wherever you get a better option take it up. If you get a good job then you can work for a couple of years and then do an MBA from some top college in Europe.
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Dear Ashwini ji, I returned from Gulf after a decade, my work was partially data analysis using advanced excel. Now, I am 40, unemployed, almost about to complete online Msc in data science from an indian university (now I am almost well versed with different tools). Should I start looking for work in India now?, with a cut throat competition, if I am lucky I'll end up with a fresher salary! Or should I go for another masters in Germany (cost ain't issue), return to India and then look for job? Firstly, what if after 2 years (I'll be older!) market conditions are worse? Secondly, I had earlier career gaps, so even after masters from Germany, I am guessing major MNCs wont ever consider me? Waiting your answers.
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Given the current situation it contains several factors hence you will have to consider your goal, market conditions and your own preferences. There is no direct solution and importantly it has to be your own decision.

As you have already completed MSC Data science (niche field) please check the current market situation.
Speak to experts in the similar industry and do your own assessment.
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While they say age is just a number it does have its own cons during job hunt. Be realistic, practical and do pros and cons either ways. At the end the decision should be yours alone depending on your personal circumstances and career goals.

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I have 6 years of experience in Quality department in automotive industry ( injection moulding - last 4 years) . I wanted to work in abroad so I choose masters in engineering management in Berlin that is a one year course in a private university . Is my decision correct? . My current monthly income in India is 27000 and my age is 29
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I understand how difficult it is to let go of a relationship you have built from scratch, but is it really how you want to continue? It really seems to be going nowhere. His parents are already in bad health and he married someone else for their happiness. Does it seem like he will be able to leave her? So many people’s happiness and lives depend on this one decision. I think it’s about time you and your BF have a clear conversation about the same. If he can’t give a proper timeline, please try to understand his situation. But also make sure he understands yours and maybe rethink this equation. It really isn’t healthy. You deserve a love you can have wholly, and not just in pieces, and in the shadows.

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