4 year experienced hire. 1 year at firm. Does it look bad to ask for MBA sponsorship? Have started to seriously consider. (Associate)

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How did you get hired without an MBA..? Serious question

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Go for it OP. Firm is usually quite flexible when it comes to grad school options

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Is there precedent of the firm sponsoring non-BAs?

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Nope, as long as you express a clear willingness to come back, they should be fine with it

Business Undergrad>mbb>mck

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@M1 Thanks. Have been hesitant as I don't want it to look like I've only put in a year and have had a change of heart . Certainly plan on heading back

Worked in banking previously and joined an international office.

@M2 have seen it but the examples had 2+ yrs at the firm.

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