When to look for other opportunities

[pink_sugar]

Can you still get that F500 job without your MBA? (By the way, paying $75K for someone with an MBA is a little low. If I remember correctly, you live somewhere on the west coast?) If yes, I would suggest that you get your foot in the door, prove to your employer that you are worth their investment, then ask them to foot the bill (tuition + books) for your MBA. I took that route. My then employer paid for most of my masters degrees. Yes, even nowadays, some employers still pay for their employees to go back to school. The employer may require the employee to sign an agreement to stay with them for a set number of years or pay back a certain amount. It will not be easy to work full time while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA but it is one of the cheapest ways to obtain an advanced degree. You do NOT have to be in debt to obtain your MBA – unless you decide to apply for Stanford, Harvard, Wharton or the likes.

 

For a lot of employers, school pedigree is important. Does the school you plan to attend have a good reputation with the local employers? Do they have a good MBA placement record? Do they require high GMAT score? (If you are going to relocate later in life, you may want to attend the highest ranked biz school you can afford and get accepted). I agree with the poster above who said networking may be the biggest benefit of obtaining an MBA. Better schools tend to attract higher caliber students. Higher caliber students attract employers who offer high paying jobs.

 

No, having an MBA does not mean you will get into a leadership position. Are you a go-getter? Are you perceived as a leader? Stuff like that tends to be more important than having an MBA. Why? If you are perceived to be a leader already, your employer will pay to send you back to school if the position being obtained requires an MBA.

 

Think long term. If you can make the sacrifices now for a better future, I would say go for it. Good luck.

 

Unfortunately where I work is fairly small and doesn't offer those types of benefits to anyone. I don't think an MBA will necessarily get me into a leadership position, but it does open doors to those who are experienced and looking to move up. Plus, it's not only that, but I want to show I am knowledgeable in my field of work by having a degree in my field and experience.

[jay1983]

I disagree with what most here told you. I think you're doing the right thing, you gotta look out for yourself especially if you're only making 12 an hr.

 

I'm gonna tell something morally wrong and I'mma get like 10 people talkin' bout "no don't listen to that, blah blah blah"

 

Do you go through staffing agencies? If so, they do not call your former employers. So.......

 

LIE on your resume, yes lie about how long you worked somewhere and what you did exactly. Over exaggerat your accomplishments too.

 

Only big bad companies call and see how long you worked for you ever you worked for and that's only If they're going to hire you directly.

Edited May 18, 2015 by jay1983

[William]

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