Hello everybody,
I am doing PGDHRM from distance learning but now I am thinking that I have chosen a wrong option coz my fiancée is a HR Manager with 10 yrs of exp. and lost his job 1 yr back and still his search is continued…..
I would request you to please advice is HR is really worth in current scenario.
Looking forward for your valuable reply.
Thanks & Regards
Kank
From India, Delhi
I am doing PGDHRM from distance learning but now I am thinking that I have chosen a wrong option coz my fiancée is a HR Manager with 10 yrs of exp. and lost his job 1 yr back and still his search is continued…..
I would request you to please advice is HR is really worth in current scenario.
Looking forward for your valuable reply.
Thanks & Regards
Kank
From India, Delhi
Hi Kank,
It depends on what industry you are focusing on and what you can contribute as an HR professional.
For me, I felt finance and engineering were of no use - just a waste!! (Reason: I could not do it, I was pathetic in those subjects).
Just because your fiance lost his job, that does not mean the whole world has given up on HR. There are HR strategies that can be very useful during a recession and can help a company stay strong.
So, it depends on your need to be in the field, your passion, and drive to excel.
If you are only thinking about career security and money, please don't choose HR. Unless you have the urge within you to be patient, creative, and fearless, you cannot succeed.
Patience is very necessary in this profession. Above everything, a very thoughtful and professional approach is essential because you will meet many individuals like Ravi (the person who first answered your question), and you will have a bigger job to do than convincing these people why HR is beneficial.
Stay focused on what you want. Is it the money? Is it the fame? Is it job security?
So, please sit and think:
- What are your strong areas?
- What are your interests?
- Where do you see yourself in the next few years?
- Which company/industry can support you?
- Which company/industry will need you?
- What can you deliver?
- What you can't deliver?
Then you will know what you should choose.
Above all, choose the right company that is open to change.
Good luck!
Well, if your fiance is looking for an opportunity in the South, let me know. I have a vacant position for Manager - HR.
Thanks!
From India, Madras
It depends on what industry you are focusing on and what you can contribute as an HR professional.
For me, I felt finance and engineering were of no use - just a waste!! (Reason: I could not do it, I was pathetic in those subjects).
Just because your fiance lost his job, that does not mean the whole world has given up on HR. There are HR strategies that can be very useful during a recession and can help a company stay strong.
So, it depends on your need to be in the field, your passion, and drive to excel.
If you are only thinking about career security and money, please don't choose HR. Unless you have the urge within you to be patient, creative, and fearless, you cannot succeed.
Patience is very necessary in this profession. Above everything, a very thoughtful and professional approach is essential because you will meet many individuals like Ravi (the person who first answered your question), and you will have a bigger job to do than convincing these people why HR is beneficial.
Stay focused on what you want. Is it the money? Is it the fame? Is it job security?
So, please sit and think:
- What are your strong areas?
- What are your interests?
- Where do you see yourself in the next few years?
- Which company/industry can support you?
- Which company/industry will need you?
- What can you deliver?
- What you can't deliver?
Then you will know what you should choose.
Above all, choose the right company that is open to change.
Good luck!
Well, if your fiance is looking for an opportunity in the South, let me know. I have a vacant position for Manager - HR.
Thanks!
From India, Madras
mr Kank,
Let me tell you and other members who disowned credibility of worth of HR.
World over and including India a major population of intellectuals engaged in this profession which is designated in many job titles such as:
Labour officer
Labour Welfare Officer
Personnel Officer/manager
Human Resources manager
Employee Relations Manager
Industrial Relations Manager
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Performance Management and Organization Development manager
etc etc many facets of HR exist and millions of people are earning and creating wealth in all walks of life from Financial instutions, Manufacturing sector, IT sector, Service Sector, Pharma Sector etc HR people making good careers and earn good respect, wealth and enjoy this profession.
You must not ask whether HR is worth your question should how many people in HR are real worth to HR.
If you have worth knowledge in HR you will be definately rewarded. I worked in India for 17 years including Private Limited companies to Public Sector companies and working overseas since five years just because of my MIRPM Indian University.
This profession has offered me all benefits that one dreams in life.
This profession has immense potential for growth, economic and intellectual prosperity but survival in this profession is only of the fittest. therefore HR is profession of more worthy people..
You can not survive with government servent kind of slow motion approach or else you should be lucky enough to find job in Government sector to rest whole life in one place to retire from there which seems difficult.
Badlu
From Saudi Arabia
Let me tell you and other members who disowned credibility of worth of HR.
World over and including India a major population of intellectuals engaged in this profession which is designated in many job titles such as:
Labour officer
Labour Welfare Officer
Personnel Officer/manager
Human Resources manager
Employee Relations Manager
Industrial Relations Manager
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Performance Management and Organization Development manager
etc etc many facets of HR exist and millions of people are earning and creating wealth in all walks of life from Financial instutions, Manufacturing sector, IT sector, Service Sector, Pharma Sector etc HR people making good careers and earn good respect, wealth and enjoy this profession.
You must not ask whether HR is worth your question should how many people in HR are real worth to HR.
If you have worth knowledge in HR you will be definately rewarded. I worked in India for 17 years including Private Limited companies to Public Sector companies and working overseas since five years just because of my MIRPM Indian University.
This profession has offered me all benefits that one dreams in life.
This profession has immense potential for growth, economic and intellectual prosperity but survival in this profession is only of the fittest. therefore HR is profession of more worthy people..
You can not survive with government servent kind of slow motion approach or else you should be lucky enough to find job in Government sector to rest whole life in one place to retire from there which seems difficult.
Badlu
From Saudi Arabia
Hi Kank,
Asha & Badlu have answered your query very well.
Just wanted to add that please don't think of "choosing" or "leaving" any career dimension just because of the influence from others. Every stream has its own importance in the organization. Without which the organization cannot grow. HR being the only department dealing with living resources, it's really a challenging job, and one needs to be patient and dynamic in their approach.
It's really unfortunate that your fiancée has lost his job. Hope he will get a new one soon. Many of our CITE HR seniors may help with that.
Regards.
From India, Indore
Asha & Badlu have answered your query very well.
Just wanted to add that please don't think of "choosing" or "leaving" any career dimension just because of the influence from others. Every stream has its own importance in the organization. Without which the organization cannot grow. HR being the only department dealing with living resources, it's really a challenging job, and one needs to be patient and dynamic in their approach.
It's really unfortunate that your fiancée has lost his job. Hope he will get a new one soon. Many of our CITE HR seniors may help with that.
Regards.
From India, Indore
HR is worth it only if you believe in it. It is not just an office job that is relaxing with no targets. It is more dynamic than ever before, and yes, since we have this slowdown, only people who can prove their worth will do well...
It is not the department that is bad...
Thanks.
From India, Faridabad
It is not the department that is bad...
Thanks.
From India, Faridabad
Hi,
I am also looking for a job in HR but have been unable to find one. It is not about money or anything, but HR is the kind of profile I have always wanted. This led me to pursue my MBA in HR. However, I am currently struggling to find the right kind of profile. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Pragya
From India, Pune
I am also looking for a job in HR but have been unable to find one. It is not about money or anything, but HR is the kind of profile I have always wanted. This led me to pursue my MBA in HR. However, I am currently struggling to find the right kind of profile. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Pragya
From India, Pune
Kank and Pragya, tell me one thing – in which field is there no struggle? Ups and downs are the eternal laws of the universe! Does a child give up their efforts to walk after every fall? The first thing is to trust yourself. You are the best friend or the worst enemy of yourself. If you have to conquer anybody, then conquer yourself. And as for your goal or destination, follow this golden rule: "Pray and trust God, aim high, stay focused, and give your 100%. The success will be yours."
With warm regards.
From India, Ahmadabad
With warm regards.
From India, Ahmadabad
Hello Kank,
Asha has said much of what you should be doing. But to add, FIRST & FOREMOST decide whether you will fit for the HR type of job/role. Just because you see some X getting a lot of reputation doesn't mean you can achieve it too. Each job role needs a different temperament/attitude to make a success of it.
I meet quite a lot of BE/B Tech freshers as a part of the job that I do who just used to give the reason for opting IT jobs [not anymore now though]: the salaries are very good, with a chance to go abroad on the company's expense. They don't even think if their communication skills, analytical abilities, etc., are good enough for such a job... and in the process waste a lot of their time in pursuing such goals for which they wouldn't jell.
So in a nutshell, DECIDE IF HR (or any other career option for that matter) IS GOOD FOR YOU BASED ON THE COMPATIBILITY OF YOUR ABILITIES (which is where a lot of what Asha said applies) to the choice AND NOT ON WHO MADE THEIR MARK IN THAT OPTION... even if it's your fiancée.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
Asha has said much of what you should be doing. But to add, FIRST & FOREMOST decide whether you will fit for the HR type of job/role. Just because you see some X getting a lot of reputation doesn't mean you can achieve it too. Each job role needs a different temperament/attitude to make a success of it.
I meet quite a lot of BE/B Tech freshers as a part of the job that I do who just used to give the reason for opting IT jobs [not anymore now though]: the salaries are very good, with a chance to go abroad on the company's expense. They don't even think if their communication skills, analytical abilities, etc., are good enough for such a job... and in the process waste a lot of their time in pursuing such goals for which they wouldn't jell.
So in a nutshell, DECIDE IF HR (or any other career option for that matter) IS GOOD FOR YOU BASED ON THE COMPATIBILITY OF YOUR ABILITIES (which is where a lot of what Asha said applies) to the choice AND NOT ON WHO MADE THEIR MARK IN THAT OPTION... even if it's your fiancée.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
Luk pragya HR MARKET IS ALL CORRUPT. U need either strong reference or good knowledge with a reputed b school degree n more competition.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
First of all, we all should be thankful to the Cite HR community for providing this type of platform where we can share our views and ideas and be helpful to all the members for their guidance. This can be done by HR professionals because we are not dealing with a machine, which is a simple program; we are only dealing with living people who have emotions, feelings, and who can respond positively or negatively as per the situations.
Now, regarding the job (H.R) which we have opted for, is it really worth it or not? Please don't judge yourself or make decisions depending on others' experiences. In today's scenario, thousands of people have lost their jobs, so are they from HR?
Regarding job opportunities; without HR manpower, can't be handled, without manpower, production can't be done, and without production, revenue can't be generated. We, the HR people, act as the agents of catalyst, and without catalyst, the desired performance can't be achieved.
So just cheer up and be positive.
Regards,
Vivek
From India, Ahmednagar
Now, regarding the job (H.R) which we have opted for, is it really worth it or not? Please don't judge yourself or make decisions depending on others' experiences. In today's scenario, thousands of people have lost their jobs, so are they from HR?
Regarding job opportunities; without HR manpower, can't be handled, without manpower, production can't be done, and without production, revenue can't be generated. We, the HR people, act as the agents of catalyst, and without catalyst, the desired performance can't be achieved.
So just cheer up and be positive.
Regards,
Vivek
From India, Ahmednagar
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