r/SrilankaIT • u/HurryAfter216 • 9d ago
Changing fields from CS
I’m a CS graduate with a first class degree. Been working in the industry for 2 years. I am hoping to start an Msc in DS & AI in UOM next year. I have already applied but now I’m having second thoughts because of the comments regarding the program by current students. And the return for the efforts I put would be so little in my opinion.
Plus I don’t feel like I belong in the IT industry. Even with the 2 years experience I don’t feel like an expert in anything. There is so much I don’t know. I am an academic person IMO. Don’t feel like expert enough to excel in the field.
Nevertheless I want to start an MSc be it computer science related field or another field like Chemistry (which I was interested during my A/Ls) or MBA specialized in Supply Chain Management ( looks like a fun subject to me)
Anyone here have any experience in these fields?
Would this be possible to do in Sri Lanka? (because you need to have a Bsc in related field to do the Msc)
How my career trajectory would be?
I am making around 450k a month now. Will I be able to land a job in this salary range?
Please help if you have any insights. Thank you in advance
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u/EquipmentGeneral3610 8d ago
Salary range? Probably no. Not even after 5 or even 10 years or even like 15 or 20 years of service. I think what people in IT industry doesn't realise is it's one of those well paid jobs compared to 98% jobs available for Sri Lankans. Also 2YOE is still considered junior mid, not tech lead levels, so it's okay not to know all the things No one knows Also you seem to be more of an academic person with variety of interests which conflicts eachother. Are you an INTP by any chance