Hi Nlanders,

I need your perspective on this matter. I'm done with my M.A programme last year Dec. Starting 2017, I will be 27 years in few months time (with no job experience; except my personal online biz) and I'm being pressured by my parents to further my Ph.D. (they being the educational-obsessed type). I feel it is time to get a job and be a man of my own because I don't want to get Ph.D. (with no work experience) and one will now be a source of prayer point in the Church if the job is not forthcoming. With the situation in the country as we have it, I'm disturbed going for such right now will be a waste of time. I might do it later, but right now, I want a better prospect. This issue has turned to something else to the point of exchanging words which I do not fancy. Your views will be appreciated.
Thanks.

cc Seun, Lalasticlala

PHD

How can u do PhD with no work at hand... Who just does dat... Well if your online biz is giving u enough cash, den I will advise u to pursue ur PhD.. And after which u settle for lecturing

twosquare:
Hi Nlanders,

I need your perspective on this matter. I'm done with my M.A programme last year Dec. Starting 2017, I will be 27 years in few months time (with no job experience; except my personal online biz) and I'm being pressured by my parents to further my Ph.D. (they being the educational-obsessed type). I feel it is time to get a job and be a man of my own because I don't want to get Ph.D. (with no work experience) and one will now be a source of prayer point in the Church if the job is not forthcoming. With the situation in the country as we have it, I'm disturbed going for such right now will be a waste of time. I might do it later, but right now, I want a better prospect. This issue has turned to something else to the point of exchanging words which I do not fancy. Your views will be appreciated.
Thanks.

cc Seun, Lalasticlala

Pursue your phd then, you would probably end up being a lecturer. Not bad

If your parents are adamant (and ready and capable to sponsor you) ... Go for the PhD while doing your online biz on a low key. This advice is out of experience.

Hello Twosquare,

My advice is that it depends on what you want, and what God wants.

Firstly, If God is against you getting a Phd because He knows He can provide for your needs with a Masters degree, He would stop you.

Secondly, as much as your parents desire you to go for a PhD, you have to sit down and consider if it is what you want to do. Your weighing the options and coming to a well thought out conclusion is really all that matters.

Do you want to pursue a career path in academics? If yes, then you can study for a Phd but bear in mind that a Phd is quite tasking, and would require someone who is extremely hard working and passionate/focused on the career line he is getting into. If you are considering a Phd for a different career path other than academics, realize that without experience, you would be a very hard sell.

The plan you already have is a very good one too. With a Masters degree, you can get a good job, gain industry experience, and if you still desire to go for a Phd, you then can. This, in my opinion is what I would do if I were in your shoes. But again, if your career line is in academics, things would have been different.

So again weigh your options, and don't be pressured into doing something you would regret later down the line.

All the best.

kollected44:
Hello Twosquare,

My advice is that it depends on what you want, and what God wants.

Firstly, If God is against you getting a Phd because He knows He can provide for your needs with a Masters degree, He would stop you.

Secondly, as much as your parents desire you to go for a PhD, you have to sit down and consider if it is what you want to do. Your weighing the options and coming to a well thought out conclusion is really all that matters.

Do you want to pursue a career path in academics? If yes, then you can study for a Phd but bear in mind that a Phd is quite tasking, and would require someone who is extremely hard working and passionate/focused on the career line he is getting into. If you are considering a Phd for a different career path other than academics, realize that without experience, you would be a very hard sell.

The plan you already have is a very good one too. With a Masters degree, you can get a good job, gain industry experience, and if you still desire to go for a Phd, you then can. This, in my opinion is what I would do if I were in your shoes. But again, if your career line is in academics, things would have been different.

So again weigh your options, and don't be pressured into doing something you would regret later down the line.

All the best.

Thanks sir. I really appreciate your inputs. Thanks everyone.

I will strongly advice you to try and get a job. You need job experience more than anything else nowadays in the country. Doctorate degree is great but how long will you have to wait to have one( with a minimum of 3 yrs for a doctorate, it can take 5 years or more to have one)? If in your 30s, all you have are your certificates, getting a job may be difficult.

Apply for PhD and get a job. Drop the PhD if you can't cope with your job.

God bless

femidejulius:
I will strongly advice you to try and get a job. You need job experience more than anything else nowadays in the country. Doctorate degree is great but how long will you have to wait to have one( with a minimum of 3 yrs for a doctorate, it can take 5 years or more to have one)? If in your 30s, all you have are your certificates, getting a job may be difficult.

Apply for PhD and get a job. Drop the PhD if you can't cope with your job.

God bless

Thanks for the advice.

twosquare:
Hi Nlanders,

I need your perspective on this matter. I'm done with my M.A programme last year Dec. Starting 2017, I will be 27 years in few months time (with no job experience; except my personal online biz) and I'm being pressured by my parents to further my Ph.D. (they being the educational-obsessed type). I feel it is time to get a job and be a man of my own because I don't want to get Ph.D. (with no work experience) and one will now be a source of prayer point in the Church if the job is not forthcoming. With the situation in the country as we have it, I'm disturbed going for such right now will be a waste of time. I might do it later, but right now, I want a better prospect. This issue has turned to something else to the point of exchanging words which I do not fancy. Your views will be appreciated.

Thanks.

cc Seun, Lalasticlala

My take on this matter is,go for the PHD if you have good sponsors,you will always get something to do especially lecturing.If you start work and you start seeing money,you may lose interest in schooling.I have a similar situation on my hands right now,if only I can have good sponsors
I would go for my PHD.
Let us talk if you have the time: 08053337314.

Since you have got wealthy parents that wish to sponsor you,Please go ahead with the PHD,most especially,if you have lecturing ability,its an added advantage,i bet you masters degree programme is not good enough for the labour market. Get your PHD and set the ball rolling. My mates that i did masters with all have PHD,and they are all lectures in different university,.Just make sure that you study hard and be more focused at the same time....You can graduate in 3 years time,one of my mates graduated within 3 years,so it's possible.....
However, if you are not good in lecturing, better forget it and look for a good paying job. There are few jobs in the Nigerian market but i bet you if you are good , you will get a very good job in 4 months time.

Good luck to u