Is matriculating at 33 with 12 YOE too old for a full time MBA to make a career change? Or too old to try for a T10 MBA?

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What’s the goal? I would say yes. But it depends what you want to do. If you’re trying to break into say investment banking then it’s kinda dumb.

I’d look into Exec or PT mba’s

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I’ve heard the Exec or PT MBAs don’t offer the same career opps. Would be trying to make a career pivot. Could you elaborate?

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Hey All,

I have four offers listed below.
1. PwC: 22 fixed +3 lakh variable Role: Senior Consultant in tech consulting
2. Adobe: Fixed 23 + 2.5 lakh variable + 3 lakh joining bonus: Role: Value Consultant
3. Natwest group: fixed 25.5 Fixed Role: BA
4. SHELL: 21 fixed + 3 lakh variable Role: Product Analyst

Please help me choose the company. The parameters I'm looking for are good work life balance and growth opportunities.
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Hi Fishes,

I am a MBA-Finance professional with 10 years of experience in Handling Finance, Accounts and Taxation in SAP.

Please let me know if any job opportunities with your reference.

Thanks and Regards,

Suraj Amin

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Hey Hey all. Can anyone help with a referral?
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Hey fishes 👋

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Which specialization is better and has scope for the future? Would be helpful if you could suggest the tool, course or certification to take

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For the context, Sloan only requires one LoR.

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