MBA Handicapping: Impact Investor With A Great Story So Far

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[@apierre6]

I go to business school with this guy. We are at Wharton! Super smart, kind and motivated

[@jaimesmith1086]

Thanks Poets & Quants for creating this video. I am wondering If I can get your thoughts on this: - I have been working for over 10 years and have been feeling stuck in my career. - During coffee chats, I was suggested to consider MBA or MS Computer Science (I don't have an undergrad in CS but saw there are some bridging programs out there for those who don't). Wondering what do you think about MBA vs MS Computer Science? - I think MS if usually for those who usually have around 2 years of work experience but may not be appropriate for those with more work experience. - I think with MS CS one tends to become a software developer writing code. Pays well but just writing code. - With MBA people usually tend to go into 3 buckets (consulting, IB/financial services & tech). My perception is that the work life balance of consulting/financial services isn't great and also getting there in mid 30s is tough but tech (product management seems to be the most popular role in tech post MBA, though the current tech economy isn't great with layoffs) seems more open with better work life balance. Also, regarding MBA I hear a lot of buzz that some say it's worth it and some say it's not. There's this site/book the personal MBA that refutes that value of MBA: personalmba.com/. So don't what what to believe. Some quote this quote from the movie Goodwill hunting regarding MBA: "You wasted $150,000 on an education (MBA) you coulda got for $1.50 in late fees at the public library.” Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@mango-strawberry]

What about Executive MBA? You can your company to fund it

[@jaimesmith1086]

@@mango-strawberry Not really an executive & my company won't fund it unfortunately.

[@mango-strawberry]

@@jaimesmith1086 oh i see, if PM is your goal then try recruiting at a startup first. Then you can lateral to big companies.

[@davidc4408]

Mid 30's to mid 40`s you apply executive MBA if you have the experience.