Is anyone else here making $150k+ and getting cold feet? Need to believe it's gonna worth it

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Worst case you are just having a good and chilled time for two years full of clubbing and traveling. That's at least how I see my worst case

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What I meant was that I didn't just choose an MBA because it's a good investment. I actually expect it to be a cood/exciting time, where I meet interesting people, learn cool stuff, and enjoy university life again.
I don't want to be a robot that just acts out of pure rationality and financial incentive. I really want to become a better leader and have fun while doing so, appreciating the awesome opportunity I got. I value experience and opportunity rather than profitability (Also mainly because in the end, it is the person and not purely its education that is the main factor for success)

100%. Looking to career pivot but I’m at my companies post MBA level already so odds of me getting a raise from this is almost non existent. Given I’m interested in changing industries (consulting to tech) I still see the value, but yea I’m struggling when looking at the price tag

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Congrats! I got into CBS, but unfortunately, no scholarships

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Current first year at M7.

Was making ~200k in M&A consulting. Going to one of the highest paying IBs, which will double my pre-MBA comp in 2 years.

Also enjoying the MBA experience as well

Yes. Got a 50k scholarship. Need loans for Y2 but saved up enough for Y1

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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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