As an advisory cyber strategy manager making $150k base, why I cannot find a career case justifying MBA cost?

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Are you trying to ask a question or brag about how much you make without having an MBA?

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Honest question, really struggling with next move in my career. I am not into sales which should be my next step within Big4 😕

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A recent thread that may be relevant
https://joinfishbowl.com/post_i3x5db

Thank you!

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Industry if you don’t like sales

Investment banking would justify the cost easily if you were solely interested in money

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Hello
I recently Passed the PMP,
Now looking for next should I go for PSM1 or PMI ACP.
Little worry which one to take.

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Hello 👋 🐟
Im looking for financing advice from someone who did a weekend MBA in USA on H1B..
Did you finance your education via loans and what's the best organization to finance the education with reasonable interest rates ?

I've good credit history and been in USA for over 5 years now. No cosigner here

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Folks, i want to know if TCS have any programs for employees to pursue MBA ??

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I need some advice- 1 YOE (Class of ‘21) currently working in operations making ~60k. Ultimately want to work in IBD or Risk mgmt. Considering doing a masters (quantitative at an Ivy League) but not sure if 80k student loan is worth it. Wondering if I should wait and garner more YOE and possibly do an MBA eventually. Some expert opinion would be appreciate please

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Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB, PE or Hedge Fund? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I’m finishing up my MBA with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. Series 7, series 65 and CFP as well.

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Someone WILLING TO REFER a Strategic Consultant, focusing on Financial Services, with almost 2 years’ work experience? I’m 24 years old and the youngest student in my MBA’s history.

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How the heck do I get out of consulting? I want an IT implementation director or up role with a good WLB and $200k+ base. Have done product and project management.

I have an MBA, PMP and a couple of other certs. On the wrong side of 40….

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Am I spelling my name right? Formatting tips appreciated. PwC OP, B.S, M.S., CPA, CFA (level 1 candidate), CMA, CFE, CISA, GOD

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MBB Consultants, what is the North Americas electrification practice like at McK, Bain and BCG? I'm a T2 consultant (LEK, ATK, Alix) with a focus on Auto and Commercial electrification. I've 2 YOE post MBA in this space but feel like MBB is a better bet long term in this space (projects, growth, exits or) in the 2-5 years post MBA.

Would love some insights / inputs - thank you in advance! Happy to discuss on DMs if easier / better.

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Is someone hiring for entry level project managers?
Posting on behalf of my wife. She has an MBA, 1 year PM work ex and currently enrolled in a MS in Business Analytics course.
Happy to share further details, and/or connect you with her.
Thanks!


(I am posting this on her behalf since she does not have access to this Bowl on this app.)

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Looking for gift recommendations for a friend who just got engaged! She’s also getting her MBA right now and living in France (I’m in the US). $50-$100

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Any tips for a grad who studied Financial Mathematics with minor Economics & Statistics find a analyst position? I have a year of work experience in finance industry. I hold some certifications as well like Pytbon, MySQL, Google Analytics, Customer Analytics, Google Data Analytics Professional Certification.

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Hello! I’ve been researching opportunities at Salesforce and recently came across an opening within the Customer Success Group as an engagement delivery manager. I was wondering if anyone in this bowl had any experience in the area? It seems like a great fit for my skills and background (MBA+8yrs of PM/sales) but I’d love to chat with anyone with experience in the area. TIA

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I passed the first 2 levels of the CFA exam, will having it on my resume damage my chances when applying for transaction diligence jobs?

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Hello ladies! I wanted to see if there is someone here who did an mba from a top 15 school? What was your story and stats? So far in my journey I have realised that one thing that help me is that I’m a first gen college student. Looking for things that can give me some confidence to apply this year to a top school. Feeling overwhelmed by the chances of me not being accepted with good scholarships anywhere

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