This week’s problem
本周问题
I graduated with a science degree but decided to work as a consultant. However, I do not find consultancy rewarding and I want to rejoin the science world. I have been offered the chance to do a PhD at Cambridge university but I am also looking for jobs in industry. I would still like to end up in a management role someday, so which path is best? Male, 20s
我在大学获得了理学学位，却决定从事咨询顾问工作。但是，我不觉得咨询顾问的工作让我有所收获，想要重回科学世界。我得到在剑桥大学(Cambridge University)读博士学位的机会，但同时我也正在行业里找工作。我仍想在未来担任管理角色。所以，哪条道路最好？男性，二十多岁。
Jonathan’s answer
乔纳森(Jonathan)的回答
Working as a consultant is a popular choice of first job for new science graduates as they feel it will be a continuation of their degree, being well paid to apply their numerate, analytical skills in a fast-moving, project-based role. Many also feel it will help them develop business skills.
对于刚刚本科毕业的理科生来说，咨询顾问是第一份工作的热门选择。他们感觉这是学位的延续，工作节奏快，以项目为主导，他们在其中运用他们的计算分析技能，并为此获得丰厚报酬。许多人也觉得这能帮助他们培养商业技能。
It is also not unusual to feel that first graduate job is not as exciting or stimulating as time at university. It is not as intellectually demanding, you have less control, and you have to adapt to working within an organisation.
但感觉毕业后第一份工作不如校园时光那么刺激或激动人心，同样也是很正常的事情。工作对智力的要求没那么高，你能控制的东西更少，也必须适应在一间机构之中工作。