How did you handle telling (or not telling) your manager about applying to b-school? I'm supposed to be on track for a promotion soon, but I don't want to shoot myself in the foot by seeming uncommitted if the schools reject me. But keeping it secret also feels weird. What did you all do?

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If your manager doesn’t support you growing then you probably don’t want to work there

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I asked my manager for a letter of recommendation during the application process. I verbalized how I could balance the workload, and shared how it would be applicable to my work. It shows that you're committed to growing professionally, taking initiative to become more skilled and knowledgeable, and can be used to your advantage - especially if you're already in a promotional track.

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