How do people get managers to write recommendations without making it seem like you’re applying for full time programs and could end up leaving next fall?

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I didn't. I told them I'm applying for full-time program, and they themselves are MBA grads so they understand. I was lucky they just wish me the best with my choices and career.

Are you telling them you are applying to part-time programs instead?

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Of you have to try to scam someone for a recommendation, than you shouldn’t be asking them for a recommendation

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If you can’t be straight up with your managers about MBA programs, you either have really shitty managers or you’re being dumb by not being direct with them.

Leaving a company to pursue further education is different than leaving to work for a competitor. Either way, a good manager would want the best for their employee. A good manager should also know that backfilling people is inevitable and can happen at any time.

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Agree with above. Anyone who wouldn’t support you in your career advancement won’t write you a good rec that helps you get where you want to go

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