Future Career Advice strongly needed !!
 

[B]Background [/B]: Last year Civil Engineering Student with a good academic record at a university in Peshawar , Pakistan.
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Confusion :[/B] This had made me cry for the past weeks. I'm in the last semester of my engineering career and I cannot decide what I really want to be in the future. On one hand I think of becoming a Police Officer CSP through civil Services of pakistan while on the other hand I want to pursue actual research.
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Reasons behind aspiring for Scientist :[/B][LIST=1][*]Curious for Scientific innovations.[*]Want to own a research laboratory like Thomas Edison and build inventions for the humanity.[/LIST]
[B]Reasons behind aspiring for Civil Services(Police):[/B][LIST=1][*]A prestigious service socially,[*]Parents want me to opt for it.[*]I have the talent for it.[*]Fascination of Police Uniform.[*]I want to fight Taliban and kill those bastards,[/LIST]
In light of your experience , I would be highly indebted if you give me a solid advice on what I should do ? Please do not tell me that I should do what I love. I love both. I just cannot figure out what my passion really is. It would be great if seniors can shed light on this.
ThankSS

My friend! I would suggest you to give CSS a shot before diving into the deep sea of research and academia. You family is supportive,whatelse you need? After graduation, gear up for CE.

atleast make one attempt for CSS