<p>Ok so I'm in a bit of a bind here. I'm not really sure which career field I should go into. I enjoy both but I'm concerned choosing one field would require giving up on the other. The economy is tough, so realistically, the whole "do what you love" spiel isn't going to cut it. I would REALLY love to become Batman but we all know that's not going to happen.</p>
<p>By Finance, I mean specifically in banks and not corporate finance. The best part here is that it earns the best money, for the most part. With the economy becoming tough, I really need a high-paying job (Doesn't everyone?). And it does provide a good stepping stone for future options. I'm more interested in commercial banking because I once did consider investment banking but the long hours and lack of very meaningful work makes it not worth it to me, despite the high salary and bonuses. Overall, commercial banking proves to be a good and stable job in the financial services industry.</p>
<p>By Operations, I mean anything operations-related. I did accept enrollment in a Master's Program in SCM at my school, but the curriculum covers areas beyond just Supply Chain Management; it also covers Project Management, logistics, and even IT and Info. Systems. If I were to go on this path, I would look for a large and very technology-oriented company (i.e. GE, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, or any IT firm); I'm actually quite good with computers and enjoy being around them. Consulting is also great since many companies, including banks, have outsourced their operations department to consulting firms. But I'm not sure if this type of jobs can pay was well as a bank. </p>
<p>Now normally, if I were to apply to a bank with a Master's in SCM, it shouldn't be a problem because I know finance anyway (And this Master's curriculum even covers some Finance and Accounting). I used to think having a SCM background can help even in banking because I think very few people in banks know anything about SCM so I could leverage it (Banks may not have a supply chain, but their clients might). But now if they see that I'm doing a Master's in this field, I'm afraid it may show lack of commitment towards banking. </p>
<p>So, what's the best option? My current plan is to apply for internships in both fields (Since I still have to be in school for than 4 years, I'll still have to search for an internship). But for finance, I plan to not tell them that I'm doing a Master's in SCM and just tell them I plan to "add some more courses in my academic background." Do you think that's the best option?</p>
<p>Or maybe what I really is more information in this these fields. Don't tell me to "get an internship" because 1) I'm already working on that and 2) It's not as easy as you think; I can't just show up to Google's HQ and tell 'em "Can I haz an internship, plzzz?" I was attracted to operations and SCM type jobs because I keep hearing stories that they're the "next big thing" while banking seems to become more and more overrated. So it's possible they can pay as well as a banking job. What do you all think?</p>