Friday, August 29, 2008
I have collected my certificate from the school. Ahh.. When I read my name on that piece of paper, I have this confidence that I will have a brigh future. I am doing soul searching as whether I will have a future with ECSF. I may not know yet for I have just been working in ECSF for barely a year; almost 9 mths. Let me remind u that I do not like to job hop. The least I can stay is a year and a half. The most will be permanently forever till I got long service award la.. Nyahahaha..
What I have been thinking these days is to further my studies.. (duhz!). Nope. Its not going to be Masters.. I have been working in an I.P industry since March 2006 and I am beginning to enjoy it. There are indeed many things to learn and many inventions coming up. Since my degree is a Business related degree which is not related to I.P, yes I know it will be a waste not to use it so I have a an idea up here in my mind.
I am intending to take up: CERTIFICATE IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW offerred by IP ACADEMY with cohaboration with INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF SINGAPORE (IPOS). *smiles* Can?
I did make a research. It is only available from August to September every year and the course is a full day course, i.e I have to apply for annual leave to go for the course. In addition, to register for the course, u must have a degree in any field and working in an I.P industry for at least 6 mths. Hmm.. I have 1 year and 9 mths of Trademarks knowledge while in Donaldson & Burkinshaw and almost 9 mths of Patents background in ECSF. So I am qualified! Whee!
However, the cost fee.. well its $2600! *slaps forehead* $1000 more than my salary! The examination fee (which consists of ONLY MCQ) is $25. So total is $2625. If only I have a salary like that! Hahaha..
Hmm.. who knows.. with my degree and this I.P Certificate, I may get a better job, better offer, better salary and better plus brighter future? True?
I have to reconsider abt this again. U know, family issues. My grandmother wants me to STOP STUDYING.. coz she thinks with my degree I can good job. What she didnt know is.. these days, all companies wants EXPERIENCE and NOT degree...
I have to reconsider this fast as I have abt 1 yr to decide whether I want to register for this. Yeah. If I am confirmed taking the certificate in I.P course, I'll have to start next year. *eyes rolling - time to save $$ again!*