Ok here it goes. I have a B. Sc and post graduate degree in business administration-marketing. My current work as a marketing executive doesn't pay much. (I live in Cyprus-European island)
I'm given the opportunity to work as a truck driver, get more money and pay my way through Phd and become a professor which is my final goal.
Shoulsd i become a truck driver? I can handle the job but people say. Truck driver are u insane'. What do u think?
2006-09-04 18:45:05 · 9 answers · asked by ogiwrgos 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Your GOAL is to be a teacher and you must do whatever you can to attain your final goal.
There is nothing wrong with driving a truck temporarily.
2006-09-04 18:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's DILEMMA.
Marketing executive means sales representative (oh, the glorified titles corporations create!) but you should by now be a Marketing Manager. Being a manager would give you a macro-perspective.
Being a truck driver means better pay you say? If it will be a means to a greater end, go ahead! Your additional advantage? You will gain a deeper understanding (microscopic) and appreciation of the marketing process (to include the hazards and problems that require contingency planning and execution) as well as logistics management.
Never mind people calling you insane... you know you are not. An additional piece of advice: Get some teaching experience as well so you can later apply for the professiorial post.
2006-09-04 19:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're a proffessor won't your business experience come in handy? I guess if you're gonna be a proffessor of truck driving then you should be a truck driver, but in the mean time the real world experience in business should be pretty advantageous as a proffessor. Keep your current job, and make some good connections at work. Also, there are more than two possibilities (truck driver or current job). Look for another job, that will pay more, and be more fulfilling, and let someone who aspires to be a truck driver, drive the truck!
2006-09-04 19:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by esteban 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you would be driving this truck - but it could be an education in itself - think of the networking opportunities and experience of meeting/listening to and mixing with all sorts of people - your people skills would soar! This would surely benefit you in your future goal and when you have your PhD, earn loads of money, you will know what it is like not to have that level of expertise and you will be more understanding of other people.
If you can manage the job and the PhD demands, go for it.
2006-09-04 20:47:01 · answer #4 · answered by Izzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not if becoming a truck driver in the short term helps you reach your long term goals. There are times when the social status associated with a job description should be set aside for the greater good!
good luck to you in pursuing your goals!!
2006-09-04 18:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by purplepinkanddots 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No biggie.
My uncle was a Medical Doctor and had to wait on his certification exams. He worked as a truck loader for 6 months.
Now he is a successful Cardiologist.
2006-09-04 18:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can I help? I'm getting my Ph. D. right now and trust me -- and this is awful to say and mean it -- the university works me to death for poverty level wages. Take the money -- run all the way to the bank -- and laugh at the fools who derided the opportunity. Good luck with the Ph. D. Goodness, can you imagine? Awesome opportunity!
2006-09-05 08:07:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The money is good, and as long as you don't stray from your goal because of your 'day job', then I see no reason not to do it.
2006-09-04 18:52:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it helps you meet your eventual goal why not?
2006-09-04 18:48:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋