If you could earn the same amount of $ with and without an MBA, would you still get an MBA?

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Well for me it won’t add to my comp in the near term but I’m doing it for the experience. Plus I don’t want to be a 26yr old manager. Feel like getting 2 more yrs of aging under my belt will help credibility when I hit that point.

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Yes. Experience, long term credentials, and long term network. And the option to switch industries.

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I’m almost positive I will be taking a pay cut 🤣 Trying to leave the US to work in pharma strategy in countries with single payer systems

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why does no one talks about studying and learning? does this mean you won’t actually learn much? lol

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Is the question : “if an MBA would have no impact on my career financials would I do it?” The answer for me would still be yes. There are two reasons to get an MBA 1.) climb the ladder quicker/increase salary. 2.) pivot careers. I’m going for an MBA for the latter. If your concern is for the former and an MBA wouldn’t change that then you are just wasting time and money.

No. That’s a lot of debt/money spent for nothing.

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My colleagues
Just to put some intro
I am 22 years after college experience and worked in consulting for 15 years and currently in industry for 7 years.
My long term goal is to go back to consulting more of a business advisor from a strategy perspective
Here is my question
Would MBA be any good for me especially looking at strategy side?
I don’t want to spend $200K and would probably go online MBA in a mid tier school. Are those any good?
Looking forward to your great input on this topic

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