Does getting more education after a bachelor’s actually help in finance? I’ve noticed a lot of colleagues going back for their MBA in the past year or so, probably because the job market isn’t great, but I honestly haven’t seen many obvious success stories where it clearly led to something better. It makes me wonder if it’s just a expense pause button during a tough cycle. Has anyone gone down that path and felt it really paid off?

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I’m doing a part time MBA right now but it’s only so I can be a teacher later in life.

I did a PMBA program and it worked out for me. But I was on the lower side of mid career and may have seen some opportunities without it.

Started at 76 base in 2019 when I started the program.. Made 2 jumps and 1.5 yrs (2023) after completing the program I'm at 160 base (180ish) all in. I'd take that return for paying 45k cashflowing the program every time.

I realize that the results may not be typical for all but it was a strong state school in the SE US and I was already in a niche risk role in banking.

I got my MBA by going part time and had my ex employer pay about 50% of the costs. While I can’t pin my career development directly to the MBA, what I learned helped me be more confident and curious in meetings and job interviews. On top of that, having the Masters does check off the box for a lot of job descriptions.

In the 4.5 years since my MBA, my TC has doubled (with 2 job changes)

Definitely agree with having it as a checkbox items.

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