Job offer or further education

There are variations between the need to take available job opportunities or to continue with further education in a job market where the number of employees with undergraduate degrees and master degrees is rising. A problem arises while trying to choose a job opportunity or further studies.  Problem solving requires a person to follow through decision making process where nothing will be overlooked (GDRC, n.d).

Defining the problem

In the current job market, it can be quite disheartening to be [passed over for a specific promotion despite deep conviction that a one had firm grip for a position. So there is a need for me to access promotions in my profession and avoid any lack of motivation in my field that I have worked for 1 year.  Just because one has been flawless in the current position does not mean he poor she is the right candidate to be promoted. I may have the broad array of skills that are highly developed but if the position I am aiming at demand a specific qualification, I do not realistically expect to have the promotion. In this regard, the key to being ahead of others lies in acquiring the right qualifications for the intended post and hence, there is a need to explore training opportunities that will ensure that I fit in. this forms the basis for acquiring a Bachelors degree whose aim is to help in expansion of my knowledge base and improve my versatility. Further education is needed as one of the factors that will enhance growth in my career since it will help in improving my skills and open more chances for promotions in my organization.

On the other hand, lucrative job opportunities with better payments and terms of employment are hard to come by and once an opportunity is lost, it may take long to find another one. Therefore, choosing to take up the position in the competing company with better salary, a car allowance and even relocation expenses will mean that I have to forego earning the degree. This needs clear and strategic decision making that is based on possible outcomes a head. In addition, taking up this position means that I have to dealing with other supervisors who have Master’s degree qualification, and this may present a problem especially when working a team. In addition, the education cost has been rising which makes me think twice about pursuing further education, which means that I need money for covering the tuition, books, rent and even food.  If I choose to go for further studies, the additional qualification should assist me in finding a good job that equals or surpass the offered supervisory position in the competing form.  So when deciding the various financial needs that I have it is easier to decide taking up the position.

Problem analysis

Attaining the Bachelors degree is important since qualifications reveals more about someone that just their academic strength.  The benefits of attaining a degree can affect the entire sphere of life including intellectual, ethical, personal and social aspects and so much more. Choosing to earn a degree will enable me to meet future qualification requirements in my profession given that the current position being offered may not be permanent. In most cases, recruiters place job advertisements that highlight degree as a requirement for any job and the job market decision is made on such a point. A major problem is that other people who are more qualified may be given promotion at my current firm and I be left out due to lack of a bachelor’s degree. In addition, with increased automation of roles in organizations, more jobs require working with one’s brain while fewer may require manual skills.  A degree is at times considered a basic working life while follow experience.

However, deciding to take the position means acquiring more experience which is needed in any profession for a successful a career. Taking up the opportunity means that I will have to pay the tuition fee from the higher salary that I will be earning. Given that supervisors at the new position have attained Master’s degree, I will have to acquire the same qualifications so as to remain competitive for future promotions in managerial roles. It is also possible for working experience to be considered a priority in future as more people are acquiring bachelor’s degrees with no real work experience.  For going this opportunity and pursuing education does guarantee promotion in my current firm, and when offered, it may take too long.

General options

There are various two available in solving this scenario; remaining in the present workplace and continue learning using the refundable tuition fee, taking up the new position and learning overtime given the salary increment. These options represent the different courses of action that I have to take to make a decision.

Analyzing the solutions

Choosing to remain in current position will provide an opportunity to use the refundable tuition fees in acquiring the Bachelor’s degree. The current position does not have forthcoming promotion opportunities that can justify the additional qualification, meaning that I have to wait for new opportunities to emerge. Even though this option may take little time to implement, there are foreseeable great opportunities in form of career growth since few people are considering furthering their education. However, taking up the new position means higher salary and allowances which will add to my income basket. Having more people around with degrees will be a motivating a factor for me to learn all the way to a Master’s level. However, the opportunity does not provide tuition fee for acquiring further education while being promoted will be difficult due to many supervisors with Master’s degrees.

Decision making

After looking into the various factors for the two possible solutions, the best option is to accept the new supervisory position since having such an opportunity is not easy in the current market. The new opportunity will increase my managerial experience and skills. Working alongside people who are more qualified will act as a motivator to continue leaning and reach the Master’s degree level. The higher salary will enable me cover the required education cost. Remaining in the present position may not provide such an opportunity or may take a long period for a promotion position to be available.

Implementation and reflection

 The adoption of the chosen option will involve few months to settle after relocation and while getting acclimatized with the new position and roles. At the same time I will look into the best institution to enroll in, and then apply for a part-time degree program and start learning immediately.

Reference

GDRC, (n.d).The Problem Solving Process. Retrieved from: http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html