Engineer

Combining an engineering background with an MBA in HR opens up a unique and promising set of opportunities. 

Here are some exciting possibilities:

• Technical Recruiter: Leverage your engineering knowledge to recruit and source talent with specific technical skills. 
• Training & Development Specialist for Technical Skills: Develop and deliver training programs for technical skills and upskilling within the company. 
• HR Manager in Tech Companies: Lead the HR function in technology-focused organizations, leveraging your understanding of both HR and technical aspects.
• Chief People Officer (CPO): As you gain experience, you may rise to the role of CPO, where you shape the company's overall HR strategy and drive employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Consulting: You can provide specialised HR consulting services to tech companies, leveraging your unique skillset and industry knowledge.

Yes, technically one can do both – become both an architect and structural engineer since the two professions are not mutually exclusive. However, it's not so common but still you need to consider following points:

Different skill sets: Structural engineers and architects, though the two work jointly in designing buildings, have different tasks to perform. While architects are concerned with how the entire project looks like, the functionality of the designs, and how to plan the use of available space, structural engineers are concerned with the structural stability of the building. Training in both areas takes considerable education as well as time to gain experience in the techniques.

Education and licensing: Both professions require specific degrees and licenses. An architect needs a professional degree in architecture, while a structural engineer needs an engineering degree and relevant professional licenses. Completing both sets of requirements can be lengthy and demanding.

While a career in Marine Engineering can be rewarding but it has its own pros and cons, such as:

Demanding work schedules: Long hours with working stretching in most cases up to 12 hours a day with little or no time off. This can be stressful, physically and mentally draining, thus interfering with productivity and work-life adjustment.

Limited shore time: Many times you will be away from family and friends for months or even years at stretch causing feelings of loneliness.

Challenging environment: Working in the engine room, there are aspects such as heated conditions, noise, and vibration that can be detrimental to your health.

Limited career progression: The remuneration is good; however, the promotion rate might slower that the rate in other engineering disciplines.

Specific job market: Marine industry has its low and highs, and these fluctuations make the job security of the employees unstable.

Risk of accidents: Since most of the work involves handling complex machinery and working in harsh conditions, the inherent risks include frequent accidents and injuries.

The salary of an engineer depends on various factors like specialization, role, organization, and work. The average starting salary in India for a fresh engineering graduate can range from INR 3-5 Lacs per annum. The salaries vary according to the number of years of experience as well as location. Many companies offer greater salary packages in metropolitan cities which are hub for IT companies as well as other reputed MNCs. The salary also varies as per the entry level of the candidate. After gaining experience of 2-5 years, candidates can expect a salary of INR 8-12 Lacs per annum and subsequently shift from technical to managerial positions.