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The Learning Process ! (By: Zeeshan ul Rub Jaffri)
Traditionally, young people in Pakistan are asked to
do a job, or as they say, enter practical life, as
soon as they graduate __ sometimes even before that.
Graduation in our country means 14 years of
education, which usually dose not guarantee
professional excellence in any career. One must
obtain at least a masters degree in the subject of
ones interest so that one dose not have to repent
in the future not having observed that many
organizations or companies have set a benchmark of a
minimum post-graduate level education for hiring
personnel.
Once on the job, most people simply overlook the
importance of enhancing their education abilities
while carrying on with their work, which they cannot
live without. In our culture, the employer dose not
support the idea of sharing intellectual resources
of his employees that they may consume while
studying. Also, we have a tendency to avoid the hard
work, once we reach a certain level at our job.
If you are interested in continuing your education
in the evening, most universities offer evening
classes from 6pm in the evening, which means that
you must leave your office premises by 5or 5.30pm,
which might not be acceptable for the employer.
Who likes his staff to remain in the office till 7
pm. Still, if you are fortunate enough to take
admission to an evening programme ( despite the
hurdles created by the employer), you must have to
act very smart in order to evade the wrath of the
boss, who is now looking to cash in every possible
mistake that you make , and the teachers anger who
want you to be punctual and attentive all the time.
The following are some helpful tips for all
professionals out there, who want to continue their
studies while doing a job. By applying these tips,
you cannot only create supportive environment for
your study at office, but can also reap some other
benefits.
The employer must be taken into confidence that
your studies would not affect your work, especially
the working hours. You must give your employer the
surety that the organization is going to benefit
from your education as whatever you learn would be
used for the benefit of the company or organization
You must also ensure the employer that you would
continue to work in his organization even after you
obtain an additional degree.
Be punctual. Do not practice absenteeism; perform
your duties with devotion and dedication, keeping
your employer satisfied with your work.
If the organization is going through a crisis, make
sure that you are for it. This will certainly
manifest your commitment and loyalty to the
organization.
Make sure that you have very good terms with all of
your colleagues. They could prove helpful in times
of stress.
You must not forget that in order to excel in a
profession you must acquire higher education, your
post-graduate degree could be the first step towards
this destination. Education polishes our hidden
abilities and teaches us how to use our skills.
Therefore you must not think about the fact that
since you are already good at your work you do not
need future education. If you are a graduate, your
post-graduation degree can help you reap the
following benefits:
You will certainly get promotion or an increment
after obtaining the degree, or you would at least be
in a position to bargain your current rank, salary
and benefits. You would be in a position to look
beyond your current vision in term of expectation
from your organization. Your practical experience
would help you in having a better understanding of
theoretical perspectives. After obtaining the degree
you would now find yourself in a position to apply
in all those organization that seek post-graduates
at their personnel.
An advertising professional who currently enrolled
in an evening programme at the Mass communications
Department, University of Karachi, while sharing his
views said regardless of age and social status, one
should definitely acquire higher education. Hes of
the view that insufficient education not only stops
your from reaching the executive level at any
organization, but you also suffer on account of
inadequate understanding of many things.
These days, almost all the universities and
institutes are offering evening programmes and
courses where you can continue your education while
doing a job in the morning. The best way to continue
your studies is to enroll in an evening programme at
university or institute. It would require a little
bit of smartness as far as managing both the tasks
simultaneously is concerned.
Published in Dawn
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