Anyone leave PA to go back to school for their MBA and a career change? Are you happier with your career? Really looking into going back to school just debating on if the pay off is worth it (I’d have to take out a loan and still have some left from my undergrad)

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I switched to consulting without an MBA but I'd still say an MBA can be worth it. If you pick a school that companies in your desired future field recruit from, it's well worth it.

Can you share how you switched into consulting? Were you previously in audit?

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