Feeling Stuck in HR: Should I Pursue an MBA or Explore Other Career Paths?

Dear All,

I have been working in the HR department for 2.5 years, but I am still confused about whether I should continue in HR or not. Even though I am a commerce background student, I joined this field due to unemployment.

Now, what should I do? We are not getting a sufficient salary, and personally, I think an MBA in HR is a must for the HR department.

Can anyone suggest me?

Thanks.

Hi,

I am from a commerce background and work as an executive secretary and HR coordinator. I have an MBA in HR, and I would suggest that pursuing an MBA would be beneficial for anyone looking to excel in the HR department.

Dear All,

I have been working in the HR department for 2.5 years, but I am still unsure whether I should continue in HR or not. Despite being a commerce student, I entered this field due to unemployment. Currently, I am facing challenges with insufficient salary, and personally, I believe that an MBA in HR is essential for the HR department.

Can anyone provide me with some advice?

Thank you.

Hi Khajuraho,

It's been 2.5 years of your profession; you need to be smart enough to identify your goals. Identify your personality first. Some people work for the money, some for recognition, some for fame, and some for moderate living.

You said due to non-employment, you joined the HR field and have been working for so long. Have you not been able to generate any interest towards the HR area?

Identify what you have learned; what is your development and achievement. Many people study one area and work in another field. Understand and identify: Do your strengths match the HR work you are handling?

Also, HR is not an isolated field; it's vast, and your commerce education can prove fruitful or be an add-on to your HR career. As you say, some education is a must for growth in HR, so you can pursue a distance/part-time MBA in HR from a good institute.

What I want to say is that before planning or making a decision, do a proper SWOT analysis first. Mark your achievements and failures in your HR field from the past 2.5 years and link them to your goals in life.

Looking behind the past doesn't do well for anybody. They are just life experiences. Consult with your friends and family as they know you well.

Also, if you are not satisfied with your job in HR, do consult with your Manager; maybe he will help you in a better way.

All the best...

Hi Khajuraho,

I am also an MBA HR. See, dear, job satisfaction is the only thing that drives our growth, irrespective of the field you work in. If you are competent enough, excel in whatever field you work and whatever work is assigned to you. I hope you have a good working base in HR. Prove your competency and decide your career in HR; you will enjoy your work.

Regarding payment and other facilities, that depends on the company's policies. Create a special image for yourself and make your company feel your presence. Then, I hope you feel much better.

All the best,
Bharadwaj.

In addition to your thread, you mentioned that you've joined this field just because of unemployment. What does this mean? You know what, people like me are dying to get into this field. Sorry boss, but the words you've used are wrong!

Dear,

Don't get confused. Stay with the job; you have only spent 2.5 years in this field. It is a very interesting field. Just need to work hard. No matter what educational background you have, but you should have the power to understand yourself and interest in learning.

You can get a degree by doing part-time or correspondence HR courses. Don't think about the salary, just work hard, and you will automatically get a salary hike. Do the job with honesty.

Best,
Dalip

I fully agree with Arti. Know your strengths and real interests and take up employment in that field only. Other things like salary, recession, unemployment, and salary cuts will come and go.

So visualize what you would want to be. Assume that you are at a party and introducing yourself. Which designation and field would you be proud of while introducing yourself? As a child, what did you always want to be?

As Arti rightly asked - are you a CTC and appraisal-driven employee or a vision and mission-driven one.

Dear Khajurao,

Your message is depressing. Never admit that you are confused. If you do not enjoy your present job and can find another, then change the job. If you have no other job and need the job badly, learn more about HR practice, present yourself as if you are enjoying the job, and take a keen interest. An MBA is not mandatory but useful. There are some great HR managers with no MBA at all.

O. Abdul Hameed

Hardeep:

Wait for the right one, dear! Not many companies understand the true value of HR, so they just hire someone for "a very low package." While there are a few companies that value the work of a quality HR. It will be a struggle - but a struggle worth your wait! Don't worry!