I do agree with Dr Anastas...... one has to think all over his/her own life very carefully before deciding which approach to take over

Dear Prof. Anastas Ivanov Ivanov,

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I am very glad to know that a young person has to think very thoroughly to go in the best way for him, be it to impact knowledge or make so much money.

Thank you very much Prof. Lamia Al-Naama. I am glad to know that such decision should not be taken in a hurry.

Regards, MO.

I don't know of any but have seen academics go into big business.

If someone really loves and devoted to the profession of academics then certainly he/she can quit any business or job.

Emotion is the main factor for any change. An academic has to have the emotion of life to be able to transform others. Emotion is complemented by motivation, commitment, responsibility and citizenship. If in addition to emotion, it has satisfactory working conditions and remuneration, we will have a total oasis.

Some people after working in corporate job, join academic with a view to share their learning in corporate sector with the students. In some subjects especially application oriented, such persons do a good job in academics.

It all depends on the interest of a person. If a person has profound interest in academics, then he/she will definitely quit.

Your personal interest plays important role.

Hello Modestus Okwu ,

It is mainly based on the person mindset and his intrest in academic

I think that the chances to leave a well paid job to become an academic would be very slim.

Yes. That depends on your dream. We engage in different things (legal) to earn a living to keep ourselves fit and prepare for our dreams.

Being a realist, I wouldn't exchange a well paid job for pursuing academic goals. An individual interested in academic activities can attain the targeted goals in the safety of a luscious pay check.

Certainly ... and many folks enter academia after retiring from industry careers.

I do not think the answer is related to how much you gain. Academic work is not easy, and one needs to be interested in this kind of work, and even if interested, it will be difficult to decide and we need to consider other factors (individual- related and work/ academic- related factors).

Thank you so much Arben J Salihu for your contribution.

Passion is the key.

Regards, MO.

I think nobody quits business or well-paid company to go in academic work. But I know many cases when from academics go into business.

Yes, you can. If you feel that provides you more personal satisfaction than the job you have done before. There is always a choice and this in our times is highly individualised.

Thank you for your interesting response and laudable suggestions to the question raised. I appreciate you all.

Conditional YES.

Thank you so much Dr. Emad Kamil Hussein. If I may ask, under what condition please?

Thank you so much Dr. Qais Faryadi. I am glad to know from your discussion that academics is not a money making venture but a system for problem solvers... Thank you once more.

Regards, MO.

It is all about value system...

My decision will be based on priority.

Is quite possible. I have a brother that does that. After earning his PhD, he left the company and take up academic Job. All depends on passion and interest. So, this is not impossible. Many have done that and will continue doing that .

Thank you Dr. O.D. Samuel. Though, looking at the momentary benefits in big businesses and well paid company jobs, it is difficult for many to quit and navigate to academic job.

Thank you Dr. Omoleye for sharing your brother's experience. With Ph.D, he will surely grow in academics + better pay. Just like you out-rightly mentioned, it's all about passion and interest.

Yes, I can

It is all about greener system. We all need a shift.