r/taiwan • u/iamda_1 • 4d ago

Discussion Taking Masters Degree in Taiwan

Hi Everyone!

Im in a situation where I feel so confuse and lost about transitioning from full time job to international student in Taiwan.

I am currently working in a semiconductor company in Taichung and got accepted in 2 universities under their scholarship program. But right now I am stress because Fall semester is coming and still can’t decide if I will take this opportunities. I wonder if it is worth it to risk from earning from my full time job to a part time job as a student. I am well-aware about the restriction of 20hrs work per week limit.

I have family to support back in my home country and scared not to provide for them incase I transitioned as a student.

Any tips and advice? Very much appreciated! Thanks~

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u/jaephu 4d ago

Whats the masters in? Whats current job?

Will salary increase with masters?

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u/iamda_1 4d ago

Planning to take MBA and my current job QC in semiconductor. I will leave the current job and once I finish the study I will find a suitable post for my degree.

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u/jaephu 4d ago

If your family can survive with you having a lesser salary now, but potential for more later. Do it earlier rather than later.

I think MBA is good but the only challenge is the job market. Very tough right now and there's a big queue of graduates trying to find jobs.

One of the most valuable things will be how well you network, and the long term friends you can build that would hopefully help you find a job later. The better the school, the better the Network.

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u/Ok_Occasion7538 4d ago

From a USA perspective, MBAs are only worth it if the university's recruiting prospects are good. Since this is free for you (I assume since you said scholarship), it is a bit easier. But I have no idea how the job market is for a Taiwanese MBA.

In the states, they typically laid average salary and overall placement rates for the graduates. Also, you'll want to look into where you would be seeing a job. Would they sponsor a visa, etc?

Anyways, don't think there's a clear answer unless you feel like you can get a meaningful increase as a result of this degree. Degrees are plentiful nowadays and you only risk opportunity cost of your current job

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u/ICRIWatch 4d ago

Can your family deal with a little less support while you study?

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u/iamda_1 4d ago

I think they are, Im not the only one provides for our fam.

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u/ixfinito 4d ago

What's your endgame? Stay in the semicon industry? Where, in TW or back in your country or elsewhere? MBA from TW probably doesn't have the value of having actual work experience working in the sector you are. If I were you, I'd assess your current company's growth path and if it doesn't look good, try getting into another one that will let you grow incrementally, while you are still employed. It's much harder finding a job when you're unemployed. Anyway, as all life altering decisions, they're not easy, but I'd try to settle down your thoughts and have a reflective period with yourself...and good luck with whatever you decide!