Please help me to decide between job or higher education ?

Question

Hi, I have a really tricky situation. I am working in an IT firm. Basically i dont like this job basically because of my team members. During my course of working in the firm, i meet with an accident and had my leg operated. After 5 months of recovery, i rejoined in another team in the same company. But now it seems my leg has not fully recovered. My family members are saying quit the job and cure your leg first. Then you pursue higher education and get another good job also. I am loving this team even though i still dont like the job.

Can anybody trully help me with this. Shall i quit and pursue higher education or shall i continue in the job not caring much abt my leg.

Answer 1

you must continue your job as you like the group members and simultaneously if possible you try to study for higher education. Don't feel nervous as your leg is operated, will be cured in due course. But if you quit the job you are going to loose your friends and may be the confidence or other wise you quit the job, start higher education and try to remain in contact with your working friend. But this you will have to do with your own will power otherwise chances of depression is their. Best luck.

Answer 2

I would always go for the better paying job. Contractors are in very, very little danger compared to the actual army, and yes, the pay is absolutely amazing. I done a couple of years, and now I dont have to work for the next decade if I spend carefully, and after you've made more contacts, there are oppurtunities for better jobs, non-military work and humanitarian stuff which I currently do. However, always be aware that you may or may not come back. As in all military-related jobs, there is a potential risk involved in everything. Even walking to the toilet, a bomb may drop, or a stray bullet may hit you in the head and thats it, no money, no you. Although, many studies say that the streets of NY are MORE dangerous than being deployed in Afghanistan/Iraq.

Answer 3

You have not stated what kind of duty hours You are required to keep at work I am sure they must be rather strenuous so I think you should quit the job, give time for your leg te heal at the same time go for higher education which in the long run would be more beneficial to your future.

Answer 4

Continuing education along with the job is more acceptable. Tomorrow will not be the same as today. Getting a job will be another tricky situation.

Answer 5

Can't you take some courses, work, and care for yourself? Why do you need to quit a job to 'cure your leg", I guess we don't have enough info from your question to know.

Are there some accomodations your employer can adopt to make your work life easier? If you have a team you enjoy working with thats ideal- so many people don't.

Answer 6

Its so simple, quit the job, let your leg be fully recovered, continue your higher studies.Its very sure that you will get another job & a good team better than this. Gud luck.

Answer 7

First of all get yourself well first.

And coming to the question of working or studying?
You can do your job or pursue higher studies, both will fetch you the same, unless you do your higher education from a very good institution.

But i remind you again, give your health the very first priority.

Answer 8

good teams r a passing phase. a new degree is permanent. go for the higher education. you are lucky to have folks to support you. many of us do not and get stuck to a job whether we like it or not. added advantage for u is that your leg is also getting cured.

Answer 9

The average 25 year old with a bachelor's degree makes 50-65% more than the average person who did not go to college. More importantly, those with college degrees are much more likely to enjoy their work.

My advice -- let your leg heal and go to school.

Answer 10

You cannot neglect the leg.

So get that fix. Even if you have to quit the job, you have family support so take advantage of it.

Rest is up to you.