Anyone open to chatting about their career journey and why they'd like to get an MBA? I'm only 24 and am trying to figure out how this can fit in my life and would love to hear how others have done it and why! Just feel pretty overwhelmed at the moment

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This is very personal to each person and their specific aspirations, but I totally get feeling overwhelmed. I’d be happy to chat! Current first year MBA now. DM me

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