Have $1K to spend on “professional development” by 12/31. Will be starting MBA at HBS in Fall ‘23. Hoping for MBB post-MBA. Any advice on what to spend the $ on? Thanks!

Hello Guys, I am basically a mechanical graduate and works in an operation and management role with 4+ years experience. Due to my passion, seeking to study a PG diploma course in mobile and web development as an international student in Canada. Can you guys share your opinions and view.

I’m located in WA and have been working as a certified medical assistant and front office specialist for the same organization and have 10-11 years experience. I graduated with my BS in Healthcare Management last September and I’m currently fast tracking my MBA in Healthcare Management. I have been applying for leadership roles over the last year and haven’t made any headway. I’m looking for some advice on actually moving into a role utilizing my degree.I currently make $25.80, with a raise soon

People who have made it to the perceived “top/best” place in their career field/education (MBB, FAANG, top PE fund, HSW, etc): do you feel satisfied? Have you had to recalibrate your goals? If so, what are those goals?

Anyone working in Wells Fargo know about Loudspeaker program? How that is for growth? I have a good offer from them and good hike on my current compensation but not sure about the role.
And the position of Senior Business Executive Consultant is in what hierarchy ? I have 8 years of workex (MBA).

Anyone here has taken the PMP certification ? Is it worth it over MBA and if you're managing projects in Advisory?

Confused as to when to jump from consulting. I joined a T2 consulting firm after MBA and working from 9 months but the job made me anxious and personal health took a hit. I had decided to complete a year before switching out but just got an opportunity in CEO's office of an energy company. Should I switch now or complete a year and find something else?
I'm also concerned about exits from CEO's office roles, what do they look like?
Please help! Suggestions are welcome and appreciated!

Hi fishes,

Needed suggestions from you guys. Currently I am working in TCS,having 1.2 years of experience with CTC 7.5 lpa. I am confused if I need to do M.tech or MBA or just do company switch after some time periods. Which will be more efficient in salary perspective?

Whether I should do m.tech in cs or mba in HR or just keep on switching?

What is the general consensus on online I/O psychology programs? I’m looking to pivot into HC consulting and am strongly considering USC’s online MAPP or Harvard Extension School’s I/O Psychology graduate program.

What is the payout to front end consultants with 3-4 years in MBB ?

Hi all, has anyone in supply chain taken one of the certification exams? (CPSM, CPSD, CSCP)
Does it help in any way besides refreshing contents about supply chain? I was thinking might be a good way to strengthen my resume (most of my career in investment analysis) but not really sure if it really brings that much value. Any insights appreciated. #supplychain #cpsm #cpsd #cscp #education #certifications

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

Hi guys,
I am currently looking for new opportunities.
Skills - Linux and AWS (certified SAA) with experience in Jenkins and Docker.

YOE - 2.7yrs

Can someone refer me in other IT companies

I’m a IT PM with 5yrs experience, and I’m asking for 100k base. Am I asking for too much? Im based in the DMV area and I have a PMP as well.

COVID led me to leave a T2 consulting firm with only six months on paper to show. Really been having trouble figuring out what I can pitch myself for. (Pre-MBA background is hospitality, eek!) Ideas?

Laid off with 1 YOE. Do I include college Awards / Extracurriculars (have just one line to list each right now) ? How about SAT scores?

Anyone currently enrolled or will be enrolled in the online masters cyber degree at Georgia Tech?

I have not been on a project for over 3 months. Since I joined, I have been put in training. The training got extended by a month and now it's close to 4 months since I joined and without a project.

What should I do? People say that I'm lucky to get paid without doing any work, but it is stressing me out. I need the experience. The uncertainty is freaking me out, with rumours of layoffs and the certification program and all.

How do I get into a project? How long do I have to wait more?

I'm about to graduate from uni and have sadly just realised that the creative industries I like aren't going to pay enough, so I want to get into consulting. Ideally in areas like marketing/branding/digital rather than MBB

I have no consulting experience and I have accepted an internship offer at an advertising firm for this summer. What steps would you advise me to take to get into consulting? Also, I get to pick between strategy and accounts for the internship - would either be more useful?

How important is the prestige of the university where you do your undergrad?

I recently had two interviews with a director and a manager for Sr. associate role (DS&AI) at PwC. And then, I was asked to interview with another director. All in all, the interviews went well. But I haven’t heard back anything yet! The directors told me that they are in dire need of people and are hiring like crazy! With the current hits to the stock market, and a serious recession outlook, is PwC still gonna hire people ? If I were given an offer, is it a good idea to join the firm ?

Anyone been to crew club in DC?

I’ve been having reoccurring nightmares about getting laid off :(

I recently bought my 1st home in TX. I want to get into real estate and eventually own/rent out multiple homes. Are there any good recommendations/tips on books/articles/websites that others have used to get started?

I've read about HELOC and cash out refinance to get a 2nd home but articles are so scattered that it gets confusing which is better in terms of tax benefits and immediate costs, etc. Anything others have found helpful that summarized how to get started would be great!

What rates are people getting for condos? I’m thinking about selling my condo (I had 3.25%) but my realtor said that the rates are so high now that if I were to buy a similarly priced place, the monthly payment would be like $800 more. I’m bad at math, so I wanted to ask here to confirm this is accurate. Mortgage is around $700k

Hi! Would love to chat with someone on their career transition into project management. Recent grad (2020) with a management and marketing degree, project lead experience at a start-up, and currently a recruiter for project managers. Could anyone help?? Looking to move soon and would referrals as well.

Hi,
Planning to visit wonderla Bangalore, just wondering where can we get employee benefits. In my last organization there were setnof restaurant, amusement parks which had off on my ID.

Anyone from CBS ET here? The management is so toxic and pathetic. I want to resign without even having a backup offer. Too scared to take such a step owing to financial responsibilities.
Not able to bear with their shitty attitude.

I have a CKD patient who is really struggling with their diet. I tried to help but whoa, it is involved!

Those who have moved from development into SE, do you have a desire to move into full sales or are you happy with SE and the career path it provides?

Ok, what does ‘F’ mean

Who wants to start a DAO and buy time shares (literally lmao) in a watch.

Can rotate throughout the year 😂

What is personal independence??
Why Pwc asked me to fill all investment details for me and my dependant.
Can anyone please help me on this ??

@pwc

I like my job, and my team, and what I do. But damn if I’m not underpaid 😅 small company problems lol. I know I’ll have a salary review next spring (one year) but I’m working a second job cuz student loans blow ass lol. Gotta repay those degrees I don’t use anymore 🙃

Don’t mind me just venting lol. Carry on!

Can I give notice by email? Or is it truly preferred to call the partners directly? What if they don’t pick up?

How do you handle rude clinicians in the workplace? I always have an attending talking down to me.

Why is it that those in IB can’t get an MBA and return to IB the way people from other industries have returned post-MBA?

What are thoughts on Rotman with $$? Debating between that and just wait another year for T15. International student looking for jobs in Canada, 720 GMAT, 3 yoe at big 4

what gmat score do I need to get to aim for m7? I’m asian, F, 2+ years in accenture strategy, & studied at top public school (think UC Berkeley, UMich) with a 3.4 GPA with engineering degree

Use savings to (partially) pay for business school or invest and fully cover via loans?

Apply or wait a year?

Targetting T15

ORM in tech consulting + 3 YOE + stem undergrad at top 15 large private, 3.6 gpa + 700 gmat (taken once last december
Pros? Cons? Having a hard time deciding

Do schools ever admit applicants without interviewing? I didn’t get invited to interview at SOM/Darden — does that mean it’ll 100% be a rejection?...

How hard is Haas to get into?

Anyone felt their Wharton TBD went poorly (or average)? Hope I am not the only one who felt that way.

Dad’s thinking of starting a PC Richard & Son franchise. Bad idea?

MIT Sloan ($$$) vs. GSB (no $)? Post MBA goal is MBB or FAANG PM.

Any advice on where to find the best “profile guides” for the top MBA programs? I find that the school descriptions on poets and quants are a bit outdated.

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

Leadership role in my state university’s alumni group vs leadership role at my firm’s early career group? Want to develop ways to show leadership for MBA applications in a few years. Thoughts?

Recent admit here - how important are these pre-MBA Virtual networking sessions? Feeling like it’s hard to network virtually.

Anyone heard of/done the PowerMBA? How was it? Was it worth it? Should I just go to proper b school, overpricing & all...?

Free MBA at Yale/Stern vs. Full price tag at H/S. What would you choose and why?

Sponsored folks, where do you plan to intern during bschool?

Do I need to submit transcripts from my study abroad institution?

In one month is my mid term review.. Should I let my mentor know I'm applying for mba this year now or should I wait till after the review session? I'm afraid mentioning going to b school would hurt my "fast promotion". What's your guy's experience? :)

Trying to get my GRE Quant score from a 160 to a 165. Feel like it’s a harder jump than when starting from a lower base - will appreciate any strategy tips or suggested Quant resources!