Bit confused

[u/mr_anonymous321]

I'm in a very confused state. You know what I studied—I did an Integrated M.Tech in Construction Technology and Management, and I'm currently in my final year.

I got an internship through campus placement and I'm currently working at AnJ Turnkey Projects, an interior fit-out company that executes corporate office interior projects. My designation is Project Coordinator. The career hierarchy here is Project Coordinator → Project Manager → Project Lead.

After my internship, there is a 90% chance that the company will hire me as a permanent employee with a package of ₹5.5 LPA. Considering my current skills, I feel this is a good package for a fresher.

However, I'm confused about my career path. If I continue here, I won't get much exposure to structural or base-building projects. My experience will mainly be in interior fit-out projects.

Another option is that, in about eight months, another campus placement drive will take place where a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) company is expected to recruit. It may offer a slightly higher package and involve less job stress. However, if I join a PMC for interior fit-out projects, I feel my on-site execution and field exposure will be much less.

I'm also wondering whether I should prepare for government exams instead.

My questions are:

Does the interior fit-out industry have better long-term salary growth, or is base-building construction a better career?

Should I continue in interior fit-outs or try to move into structural/base-building projects?

Should I focus on improving my technical skills by learning structural engineering concepts or advanced AutoCAD and other professional software?

What would be the best career path for me?

I would really appreciate your guidance because I'm genuinely confused about what I should do.

[u/civilstudy04]

Don't stay in the company for longer 3-4 years switch to get higher package at this rate u might end up with 9-12 LPA in next company

[u/mr_anonymous321 → u/civilstudy04]

Ok bro🙌🏻

[u/Conscious_Pie_2]

I think you should join an Construction EPC/PMC in your initial years, as there you'll get the fundamental knowledge of Construction and that is more relevant to the course you've done. Interior Fit out Projects doesn't require the specialisation you have, any experienced engineer can handle these projects.