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  1. LaxeyTom

    Is a Master degree advisable

    Are you saying that you want to do an MS in energy, but do not expect to use it in your current role? If you are interested in Energy, what about doing the MS and finding a new role? Perhaps the simplest thing is just to find a new role in energy, and then assess the benefits of an MS. Lots of...
  2. LaxeyTom

    Keep career on track

    I did what you have done, but the other way round - I left government for the private sector, and felt like that after 2 months. 2.5 years later and still going, the things that bothered me haven't gone away, but you are forced to re-evaluate what you want from work, and make something out of...
  3. LaxeyTom

    Comparison industry vs. academia?

    I have a good first MS degree, and quite a lot of experience as an 'applied' engineer, but have often liked the idea of research studies, and perhaps even becoming a researcher. This career dilemma has bothered me quite a lot, particularly as I like the very detailed and analytical end of...
  4. LaxeyTom

    Public Sector to Private Sector Transition

    Hi, I know about this also - 7 yrs in public sector followed by 3 in (big) private industry. Lots of good points made above. Such as; in govt you tend to be the customer, not a supplier; deadlines are viewed as much more important in industry; I noticed that individual engineers in industry...
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