Should I Switch Fields and Pursue a Master’s Abroad for Better Earnings at 29?
Hi, I am a 29-year-old architect with 5 years of professional experience in India, currently earning a package of ₹8,50,000. I find it quite disappointing to be earning this amount at this stage in my career. Architecture is highly demanding and doesn’t provide financial rewards that justify the effort, regardless of the country. For this reason, pursuing a master’s in core architecture feels like a poor investment to me.
For me, being happy with what I am doing is incredibly important. However, at 29, being unmarried and without a partner, I am finding it difficult to process whether pursuing a master’s would truly be the right move at this point in my life.
I am considering switching fields and pursuing a master’s degree abroad to enhance my earning potential. Could anyone suggest alternative courses that offer better financial prospects? I’ve been thinking about computational design and would greatly appreciate any guidance. Thanks!