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arcfyr · 07-20-2015, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the answers. I suppose my short-term objective is to ensure that I have as many options as possible in the event that I lose my job, and that the downturn in the O&G sector lasts for awhile. I've been looking at furthering my education/qualifications, such as getting a MBA (not 100% keen on it so far, but we'll see), PMP (don't qualify yet!), and others. Of course, it goes without saying that the best thing to do right now is to do well at work and avoid needing a backup plan! I've been saving up money for awhile, ever since trouble started, and I think I have enough emergency fund saved up to pay for exam fees.

So, I suppose the question to ask would be:

In the event of a job loss and a prolonged downturn in the energy sector, would it be beneficial to have an engineering degree + passing CFA level 1 or 2? Would this help for a job search in another industry, such as the financial sector?

Haven't written yet, but I'm considering Level 1 this December and Level 2 next Fall.

Thanks again!

07-20-2015, 05:15 PM	#141
arcfyr Farm Team Player Join Date: Oct 2014 Exp:	Thanks for the answers. I suppose my short-term objective is to ensure that I have as many options as possible in the event that I lose my job, and that the downturn in the O&G sector lasts for awhile. I've been looking at furthering my education/qualifications, such as getting a MBA (not 100% keen on it so far, but we'll see), PMP (don't qualify yet!), and others. Of course, it goes without saying that the best thing to do right now is to do well at work and avoid needing a backup plan! I've been saving up money for awhile, ever since trouble started, and I think I have enough emergency fund saved up to pay for exam fees. So, I suppose the question to ask would be: In the event of a job loss and a prolonged downturn in the energy sector, would it be beneficial to have an engineering degree + passing CFA level 1 or 2? Would this help for a job search in another industry, such as the financial sector? Haven't written yet, but I'm considering Level 1 this December and Level 2 next Fall. Thanks again!