Lakshya

I have always been baffled with this Question: " What am I going to do in my Life?" .I tried asking that Question to myself but could never manage any Decent Answers though.
Well.. all my friends around me have decided to either do MS@ US of A or go for MBA and some others are going to grab a job.
I thought I would review my chances for each of these Options :

1) MS/Post Grad:
I am really interested in Algorithms and Distributed & Parallel Computing.But Then I haven't began Preparing for GRE and Short-Listing Colleges.I have Personally seen that Short-Listing Colleges and getting an I-20(Acceptance Letter) is more Stressful than actually Preparing for GRE and after getting an Acceptance Scheduling an Interview in the Consulate is a more Daunting Task.I am more of the view that Having Work Experience works better (it is just my view ).

Deterrent for doing MS :

* Choosing Field of Study and really good college.
* Scoring Higher in GRE is bigger factor.

2) MBA :
Management has never been my cup of Tea though I am not really Pathetic at Understanding Core Principles of Management. Plus I am well Versed with Concepts of Finance and the Financial Situation in India & Indian Stock Markets.Still Cracking the CAT/other exams is the single biggest factor while considering doing MBA in India.Applying in Foreign Universities deal with issues along the same lines as doing MS.

Deterrents for doing MBA :

* CAT/GMAT and other Entrance Exams.
* Is MBA the best Move for me ?

3)JOB:
Well.. the easiest of Choices so far.Still getting a Job Demands Clearing Writtens during On-Campus Recruitment which is again a Rat-Race.I love Programming and solving Complex Real-Life Problems with use of Technology.I am not really good at it though I am trying to Improve.But the Recession has reduced the Scope of Choice so getting into the Job Pond doesn't seem to be the best Option.Plus I still feel I am too childish to be owning Positions of Responsibility.

Deterrents for Joining Company :

* Other Options.
* Work Pressure and Corporate Life & Responsibility.

So,Finally after weighing all Options I am still in the same Position that I was long time ago. (World is Indeed Round... :P ) I guess I ll let my Instincts decide the Future Course of Action.

PS :I saw Lakshya for Inspiration but it didn't help much.