Career Roadmap

Hello, Diya

Navigating the next step — Job or Master's Degree?

🎓 B.Tech CS 🌊 Sales Rep, Maldives 💛 People Person ⏳ ~1 Year Exp

Two Paths Forward

Each with detailed career maps, pay benchmarks, and actionable steps

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Job Opportunities

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Master's / MBA

A side-by-side comparison to help decide

Factor	Take a Job Now	Pursue MBA
💰 Financial	Start earning immediately; low risk	High upfront cost (₹2L–40L); ROI in 2–4 years
🚀 Career Speed	Gradual growth; 5–7 years to mid-management	Fast-tracked to management in 2–3 years
📚 Skills	Learn on the job; practical exposure	Structured learning; frameworks, theory, case studies
🤝 Network	Industry-specific; builds over time	Instant alumni network; ambitious peer group
⚡ Risk	Lower risk; can always pursue MBA later	Opportunity cost of 1–2 years salary + exam prep
✨ Best If...	She wants to explore, gain clarity & earn while learning	She's clear on a management career & ready to invest

Answer these questions honestly — your best-fit career will emerge

1. What excites you most day-to-day?

🤝 Working with people & building relationships

📊 Strategy, planning & driving outcomes

🎤 Teaching, mentoring & helping others grow

🛠️ Building products & solving problems

2. How do you feel about studying for 1–2 more years?

📚 Ready — I want structured learning & a strong network

⏳ Not now — I'd rather earn, explore, then decide

🚫 I'd prefer to learn on the job, skip formal degrees

3. Where do you want to be in 10 years?

👑 C-suite leadership (VP, CMO, CHRO)

⭐ Respected expert / senior individual contributor

🌱 Running my own thing (consulting / freelance)

4. How much does technology interest you?

😅 Minimal — keep me away from code

🤔 I don't mind tech-adjacent roles, just no coding

👍 I can leverage my CS background if needed