Should I Switch from Software to Education as an HR Executive? Seeking Career Advice

Dear Seniors,

I am Shilpa, currently working as an HR Executive in a software company in Bangalore. I have 7 months of experience in HR generalist profile. Now, I have received an offer from one of the reputed educational institutions in Bangalore for the position of HR Executive (Generalist) at its group head office. I am in a dilemma about whether to accept the offer as it is an educational institution.

Please advise me on whether joining an educational institution or changing the industry sector would affect my career growth.

I am looking forward to your valuable suggestions.

Thanks and Regards,
Shilpa

Hi Shilpa,

I would suggest staying in your present company and not changing the domain.

Regards,
Navin

Dear Navin,

Thank you for your suggestion. However, I can't continue to work at the present company because I'm not receiving my salary on time. I am planning to leave this company as soon as possible. Should I accept the offer or wait for a prospective one?

With Regards,
Shilpa

Hi Shilpa,

If you are happy with the current company, then don't change now, since you have only spent 7 months and stability matters.

Swati

Sorry, I didn't see your reply that you are not getting your salary on time. If that is the case and you feel that the profile offered by the educational institution is as per your expectations, then you can always give it a thought. Moreover, one should try to gain experience in various industries but should always keep in mind the stability factor before making a change.

Swati

Shilpa,

As you have only 7 months of experience and you do not want to continue in your current company, please wait for a good opportunity in the industry sector.

Thanks

Please consider both options and see which one is more valuable in terms of the value you are going to get from these. Choose the one which you think is more valuable in terms of your career growth and satisfaction. Analyze the scope for career growth in both options. See which one gives you a better chance to grow. And whatever you choose, please stick to it even though you face some initial difficulties.

Regards, Shijit.

Dear Swati,

It's better to stay with your current employer because you have very short experience (7 months). Try to stay for another 5 months, at least up to 1 year. Don't switch jobs within a year. Ups and downs will be present in all sectors. Try to adjust to your surroundings and wait for a better opportunity. Good luck with your career.

Regards,
Venkatesh

Dear Shilpa,

Regarding the segment or sector, it's not the primary concern. The crucial aspect is the position they are offering. Currently, you are working as an HR executive. As per your email, you have received an offer for the same position. Therefore, it doesn't seem logical to leave one company for the same position and then join another for the same role. Only if you receive an offer for a higher position in another company/segment/sector should you consider switching.

I trust this clarifies your confusion.

Regards,
Bhagwan Tolani
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Dear Shilpa,

In my view, you have both the answer and questions with you. There is nothing to send, and you are seeking suggestions from others because you have already decided to switch over to another option (as it seems from your question itself). If there is anything wrong with that, please forget it.

Thanks,
Jana

Hello Shilpa,

Please analyze the scope in which you are going to experience growth in the future. You are currently only considering the present situation. Just live in the present with your future plans and draw from past experiences. In this corporate world, only having seven months of experience is not often considered significant. The more you change your job, the more crises you may encounter. Currently, I am only recruiting people who have spent at least three years in one company; otherwise, it may indicate a lack of stability in the candidate's mindset.

Thanks & regards

Hi Shilpa,

I do not think that changing the industry will affect your growth at this stage of your career. You can pursue a career with an educational institution; however, I personally feel that this will limit your exposure. In the early stage of one's career, the focus should be on acquiring knowledge and making our base stronger.

Thanks,
Rahul

Dear Swati,

In my view, you should wait for the right opportunities rather than making any decision without giving proper thought. A minor decision may have an impact on your entire work life.

Regards,
Aseem

Hi Shilpa,

My opinion is that you've just begun, meaning you are on the tip of the learning curve. What I would suggest is to check what the profile is all about. If you are getting to learn a lot, it's up to you to make that decision.

Hi,

I would suggest that you do a SWOT analysis on your present company and the educational institution. This would give a clear picture, and accordingly, you can take a final call.

Regards,
Bhupesh

Hi Shilpa,

I would suggest you stick to your present company as switching over to an educational institute won't help you in future growth. I was previously working for a management education institute as HR, but then there wasn't any growth. So, as you are already in the software sector, I would suggest you don't shift.

Regards,
Suhrita

Shilpa,

The education industry is a booming and lucrative field. I don't see any problem with shifting to the education industry. People working in education industries are on par, and even higher, regarding the pay package. Having said that, you need to jot down the advantages and disadvantages of your present job and the one being offered to you. This will help you make a good decision. However, I suggest that you please do not disregard the opportunity just because it comes from the education industry.

Thanks
Regards

Hi Shilpa,

According to me, the software domain is better than the educational domain. I know you are not getting your salary on time, but you will get that. In a software company, you can gain more learning, exposure, and knowledge, but in the educational domain, you can receive your salary on time but not as much exposure. I think you should stay here and try to find another job in a software company.

Hi,

In my view, it's better to stay in your present employment because there isn't much growth in educational institutions for HR.

Prabhakar

Hi Shilpa - This is not the correct time to change. Somehow, you have spent 7 months; wait for a few more months to let good things happen. The only thing is, if you quit the company because you are not comfortable with your new role, who knows how the new job will be. Eventually, you will be confused.

Palguna

Hi Shilpa,

The educational industry nowadays is a booming industry, and you will experience good growth in this field. I myself work with an educational company, so if you are considering changing your field, it is possible. However, since you have only 7 months of experience with your current company, I would advise against leaving at this time. My suggestion for you is to stay with your present company for a few more months. Then, if you come across a suitable opportunity, you can consider making the switch.

Regards,
Ishneet

Shilpa,

Since you are not happy with the present employer (whatever be the reason), you would like to change your job. As some of the members suggested, I do not find any reason to wait until you get a good job. What did they mean by a good job? Is it salary? Or status, or proper pay or work conditions? All are uncertain. An educational institution is not a bad place to work with as an HR Executive. Work-wise, everything that you practice in HR in a software company can be practiced in an educational institution also. In fact, I would say that it would be more challenging to work with teachers, non-teaching staff, etc. The only difficulty I feel is to convince the teachers about the importance of HRM. Probably, if it is a management institute, it would be easy. But the salary will be less than the IT industry. I recommend taking up this new assignment as a challenge. You have only 7 months of experience. Much time to go until you retire from HR.

Good Luck,
Gopan

Many schools are trying to determine whether and where they should cut staffing and programs based on projections for the next year.

I think HR professionals are in a riskier position than the teachers.

I would suggest you not to leave your job at the moment and continue until you gain some experience.

Hi Dear,

On my point of view, you should change your job from the current software group to an institution. As you know, the current situation of the software market is declining, and at the same time, after the sixth pay commission, the salaries in institutions have increased.

By joining an institution, you can enhance your qualifications. If it's a management institution, you can transition to a teaching role. This option seems beneficial for women in terms of career prospects, financial gains, and ethical considerations.

Hi Shilpa,
The software Company you are working for if not sustainable and no growth opportunity probably then it's a nice option. However looking at current scenario try and get into any corporate.


Please suggest.

Dear Shilpa,

I can suggest you like this. You can join another company now, but not as an experienced HR, but as a fresher. After you join, you can apply your previous experience in the current job and excel more in your career.

Regards,
Sreenivasulu 😊

Dear Shilpa,

I often get a curiosity to understand this 'confusion' phenomenon. Why didn't you experience this confusion when you applied to that educational institute? Why didn't you face this confusion during the interview, where you tried to prove that you are truly suitable for the job in that industry? Why weren't you confused when negotiating your salary? (I assume it wasn't a case where they offered you the job without considering your application. If that were the scenario, it might be advisable not to join them.) Why do all the confusions arise at the end (with the offer letter)?

Regards,

Hi,

The same doubt comes to most minds when there is an offer, and as suggested by many, we have to analyze the pros and cons of it. The educational sector is also relatively safe in this turmoil of recession. It also depends on various factors such as designation, salary, profile, culture, and the people you'll come in contact with.

Thanks and regards,
Kinjal

Hi Shilpa,

If you are looking for a change of job, first, you decide what exactly you are looking for - is it the salary or growth? Due to the slump in the market, most companies are delaying salary payments.

In my view, instead of changing now and joining an educational institute, it is better to stick with the company you are currently in.

Regards,
Sathya

Dear Swati,

It's better to stay with your current employer because you have very short experience (7 months). Try to stay for another 5 months (at least up to 1 year). Don't focus on your salary, but think about your career and where you want to see yourself in the long run. :)

Regards,

SUMAN

Hi Shilpa,

You need to analyze what you are gaining from that offer in the educational institution. Is it a better profile in which you get to learn a lot with a substantially better salary? If yes, then only you need to change; otherwise, stick to your present job for about a year.

After a year, you may try looking for other options if you feel you are genuinely not satisfied with your current job. Because experience in one organization as an HR is important for at least a period of time (i.e., 1 year), to show your commitment to the prospective employer, which will prove a bonus apart from your salary.

Regards,
Debashish