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2nd year in, not sure if ive done the right thing (1 Viewer)
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i'm not a 10er =(
i'm pretty sure an advanced diploma and 5 years experience > uni degree and no experience in this field though...
i'm pretty sure an advanced diploma and 5 years experience > uni degree and no experience in this field though...
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that's why it's incredibly naive to think a uni degree guarantees anything in 'business' without actually working in an office for a relevant company while you do it
cadetships etc. are even better
cadetships etc. are even better
Someone I know got into HR (in Malaysia) with a B Psych degree. They are Malaysian, grad in Malaysia though.
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What do you want to do, do you want to drop one of the components of your double degree?
Don't think I'm going to be much help, but from my understanding;
1. A Commerce degree for HR will make you more competitive, but is not 100% essential. (EDIT: A degree is still often a requirement for management HR positions.. I just mean't you can also get in via other degrees like Arts etc..)
2. Depending on the organisation (and from my personal experience) HR management tend to do some overtime. 45+ hour work weeks are not that uncommon.
3. According to my lecturer (did HR subject), there is definitely work in HR.
I'm not too sure about the occupations you mentioned (psychologist, physiotherapist, dietitian) being crap paying, but you're right - there's probably more work in HR.
1. A Commerce degree for HR will make you more competitive, but is not 100% essential. (EDIT: A degree is still often a requirement for management HR positions.. I just mean't you can also get in via other degrees like Arts etc..)
2. Depending on the organisation (and from my personal experience) HR management tend to do some overtime. 45+ hour work weeks are not that uncommon.
3. According to my lecturer (did HR subject), there is definitely work in HR.
I'm not too sure about the occupations you mentioned (psychologist, physiotherapist, dietitian) being crap paying, but you're right - there's probably more work in HR.
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Ok finally a proper answer. okay so there are lots of available positions, is the pay good? the work hours a decent 9-5 monday to friday? if i want to start a family am i going to be able to find a part time position as HR manager?
and with allied health, is the pay good? and are there any vacancies IN SYDNEY?
and with allied health, is the pay good? and are there any vacancies IN SYDNEY?
You shouldn't have too many problems finding a position paying >$80K in HR Management. In terms of the hours, a few of the places I've worked at had HR staying back till 6:00-7:00PM - but this depends highly on the organisation you work for. I think all levels of management carry some over time if you want a realistic answer.
If you want to start a family, a good option would be looking into the public service. I've seen a few HR positions advertised for government departments which allow you to accure flexi time so you can take days off. Any over time you do work (which will probably be very little) will count towards time off. Plus you get to choose the hours you start/finish.
From what I've heard, the pay for allied health is good, meaning you should be able to score yourself a position paying >$80k. I'm only going off what I've heard in regards to allied health so I'm probably not the most knowledgable person in this area.
If you want to start a family, a good option would be looking into the public service. I've seen a few HR positions advertised for government departments which allow you to accure flexi time so you can take days off. Any over time you do work (which will probably be very little) will count towards time off. Plus you get to choose the hours you start/finish.
From what I've heard, the pay for allied health is good, meaning you should be able to score yourself a position paying >$80k. I'm only going off what I've heard in regards to allied health so I'm probably not the most knowledgable person in this area.
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Yes I've heard great things about working for the government. Is it good pay too? I spose I have my BSc (Psych) to fall back on if I find HR to be awful, but that'll require at least an extra postgrad diploma in psychology for me to actually work as one.
From what I hear the pay is below the private sector, however when you add up all the over time (unpaid as it is) you do in the private sector, I'm pretty sure it's even, if not better.
That, and Psych is a great area to study if you want to get into HR too. And in your situation, it also serves as a pretty good backup.
The only other thing I can recommend is trying to get some work experience to see if it's what you really want to do.
That, and Psych is a great area to study if you want to get into HR too. And in your situation, it also serves as a pretty good backup.
The only other thing I can recommend is trying to get some work experience to see if it's what you really want to do.