lets talk about getting an MBA

[roadwarrior]

I have one, but the degree was more of a byproduct of my desire to get some more work experience and some time to grow the fuck up.

it helps tho. it's one of those things that will matter at the right time.

Agree with KB somewhat on this one. I got an MBA because it looks good to clients. Does not make me a better engineer or project manager. It will help if I decide to get a regular job again. I have 27 years of IT experience to go with education and certifications though.

For younger people without as much experience, an MBA from the right school might get you the interview but your brains and skills will get you the job.

S

 

[the_clockwork]

Just talking about education background and current place of employment, things im not comfortable being public. The condensed version of what I told him is this : You don't need an MBA from a top school but it certainly makes life 10x easier. Either way, if you want to work for the Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanleys of the world, be prepared to show, somehow, that you want it more than anyone else interviewing.

lol getting your master's far from gaurantees you a job and definately doesn't gaurantee your life becoming easier. The fact is there are many people that come out of their masters making hardly enough to pay back their student loans..

 

[digimon7068]

I find the JD much better than the MBA and not as many people have one. The LSAT is harder than the GMAT and the entrance is much more competitive. If I had to chose between the two, JD all the way.

guess that explains why there's so many good attorneys running around

 

[Mickey36]

guess that explains why there's so many good attorneys running around

I didn't say that attorneys were better people, just better job prospects. Also, since most attorneys are lacking in the personality department, it makes it that much easier to get a good job because of the lack of competition.

 

[SC4EVA]

I am 27 and already completed my MBA from an OK school here in NY. When I was 24 I got somewhat bored at work one day and thought hey maybe it I get this degree everything will be better. I randomly took the GMAT and applied to a bunch of schools not thinking I would get into any of them.
Well four years later.... I definitely have a much better job at a different company but I truly believe my MBA had NOTHING to do with getting. (Work paid for it though so that was a bonus). While everyones experiences will differ I learned more in the workforce versus studies. Any pursuit of an advanced degree should be in something that you truly love and want to have a career one. Perhaps the best thing I learned in 2.5 years of grad school was how much I hated finance (my major).

 

[digimon7068]

I didn't say that attorneys were better people, just better job prospects. Also, since most attorneys are lacking in the personality department, it makes it that much easier to get a good job because of the lack of competition.

aaaahhh. . .i'm just jealous. . .a couple of my buds, after we got our masters degrees in taxation, went on to law school. . .i thought about it (i was a much better student than either of them) but, i just felt too old (i was 31 when i finished my MST) so i decided against it. . .they both make quite a bit more than me now. . .but, i'm catching back up

 

[SC4EVA]

I think at this point I would rather spend time working on learning some new languages, etc.

 

[rnch]

I think at this point I would rather spend time working on learning some new languages, etc.

an MBA does next to nothing for u if u r a career federal employee

 

[Mickey36]

aaaahhh. . .i'm just jealous. . .a couple of my buds, after we got our masters degrees in taxation, went on to law school. . .i thought about it (i was a much better student than either of them) but, i just felt too old (i was 31 when i finished my MST) so i decided against it. . .they both make quite a bit more than me now. . .but, i'm catching back up

I am 37 and going to law school. See what you are missing

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[bran987]

Mostly mergers and aquisitions. Some restructuring. Some spinoffs. Used to do asset management. Anything more detailed, PM me.

any chance you started in private wealth management and did well before you were offered M&A and other opportunities in the company?