Academia Vs Corporate/ Industry/ Entrepreneurship - The Best Choice For You.
Young professionals, graduates and researchers are usually conflicted on which path to take in the course of their career. Do not beat yourself up. It is expected to be at a cross road on what choice suits your career goals. First off, I do not think it is a one-size-fits-all thing.
Life is dynamic, and full of unexpected twists and turns. However, there are many factors that might affect, and in turn influence an individuals choice such as family background, demography, field of study, health conditions, personal beliefs and goals.
Regardless of these factors, one can make a reasonable decision based on the following criteria: A) Short-term & Long-term goals B) Strengths & Weaknesses C) Opportunities D) Work Schedule E) Influence F) Work Ethic & Flexibility My advice is to plant as many seeds as you possibly can, within your capacity.
You never know which one would yield the best results per season.
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