don’t need any sort of advanced degree to progress in my current path. most VP and c-suite level roles say that “MBA (or other advanced degree) is preferred.” Sometimes they say required.

is an MBA worth it if it’s just to check the box? i don’t see much value - if any tbh - in the MBA education outside of checking this box. the average MBA grad that works under me doesn’t know much more than the non-mba person

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Most vp and c-suite roles are not found on a job board, they are based on relationships and experience. If you already are in the door - you either work your way up or build relationships with people who leave and bring you

the chiefs, you’re could be right generally speaking. but not entirely as they do appear on linkedin with some regularity. VP level are all over every job board.

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