There are many reasons for my decision to read for postgraduate programs. I
decided to stay on the academic assembly line owing to the value of the second
degree. It ensures me a secure future in a society in which college graduates in
mounting numbers failed to be employed.
First, there is a recognition that a candidate with a master’s degree will have
an competitive advantage over those with only a bachelor’s degree. Five years
ago when college population accounted for only 30 percent of the people of the same
age, it was easy for a college graduate to get a good job in any field. But now
things are quite different. Second, the higher education you have, the higher
salary you will receive. Just look at some big companies which compete each other
to recruit skilled personnel.
Briefly speaking, more knowledge means more opportunities. More years
of academic studies will help equip you with more knowledge and skills. Then if
conditions change, you can slip with comparative ease from one field into
another, avoiding the pain of waking up to find yourself out of a job. (187 words)