I am planning on applying next year.
I have two choices in front of me that I need help with.
1) Stay in my company. Most likely to become a manager by the end of the year. Will make the same (due to high OT right now) and no WLB.
2) Go to another firm that will pay 10-15% more + amazing WLB. If I take the role, thinking of putting in crazy hours towards the GMAT.

Does the manager, same salary outweigh the increase in salary/good WLB/more dedicated time to GMAT?

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Either this isn’t the full story or you’re just hesitant on experiencing change. 2 is clearly a better option

Asking in terms of MBA applications. Hate the WLB, but would it be better to show being a manager/direct reports.

Can't you get a manager title with a new role?

If this is your desired post-MBA industry, I personally think it's a worthwhile switch (assuming you can make meaningful impacts in the new role within a year). If you stayed at your current role, you'd have to convince admissions you can do a function and industry switch which is a much harder sell imo.

WLB is a myth. Move because of better advancement opportunities and better quantifiable benefits (unlimited PTO, culture and WLB are not quantifiable).

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