Which one you prefer - a job or higher education in recession?

That surely makes sense. But what if I want to get financially independent and do whatever I like. Isn't that a criterion to be considered before going for any of the options? Thank you for responding.

You have given me a very good insight into what must be done at this time. You have made me giving a second thought on the matters I had already decided.

Sure it is, but financial independence shouldn't come at the expense of your education. In the rush of blood, you might be feeling the want of a job today, for you to stand on your own feet, and you may even get one somehow; but think about it, how fast would you progress in a job in a recession, as a new recruit, with no specialization and experience. No doubt initially you'd enjoy being employed, but as the time rolls by, you might experience a kind of stagnation in your life and find it stressful & taxing to work in a job where you hardly see yourself progressing. This is especially true since we are in an economic recession and getting hikes and all is a distant dream for a fresh recruit. Even if you look for a job change after, say an year, the competition will be no less fierce, with another fresh batch of graduates out of the university. If you can extend your vision and look a bit further right now, you can see that with higher education you would have more career opportunities (and lesser competition) although it might be a few years away from now. And this will be a long-term benefit. Good luck!

Yup, that's true. I don't have any experience in working and probably because of that I am a bit excited to get a job. But the things are surely different to the people who are already working and who might have unfortunately lost their jobs due to recession. Thank you for responding.

This is exactly what I am thinking right now. There must be a source of income which can sustain me. Once this is done I can, without any worry, concentrate on my higher studies. Thank you for responding.

You hit right at the center of the issue. It matter the most how much you love being in a certain position. I love playing badminton and have been playing it past 12 years. Many people have told me to stop and think about something else. But it just cannot come to me that I have to stop my favorite game and dump all the fun I have in life when I am playing. I have read certain articles on internet that told a similarity amongst the richest on the planet. It was that they all loved their work no matter what it was and that was the thing which led them to riches. Thank you for your response.

I agree with you. In this time, it is better to pursue higher studies. But you never know when this recession will get better. But I feel that those who are in good job or just have some job to do are really gifted. But if at this time, people lose job it is difficult to get a job. You have to wait for a long time. In such a case, higher education is best to fill the gap instead of sitting idle at home.

I appreciate both your views on this matter. Thank you for responding.

Yup, that's true. But don't you think it would be better if I have an year or two experience and then go for higher education. Say, I want to do Masters in Business Administration, they would prefer a candidate with some experience, wouldn't they? Well, thanks for responding.