What is it really like to work full-time and pursue a part-time MBA on the side? What are going to be my sacrifices? I can imagine how packed my life will be, but I don't think I have a clear idea. Does anyone here want to share what it was like?

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You do get used to a new rhythm, but the “mental tab fatigue” is real: you leave a busy workday and then have to switch your brain into case studies, group calls, and readings when you’re already tired. The people who cope best are the ones who accept that their social life and hobbies will be trimmed down for a year or two instead of pretending they can keep everything.​

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I am doing a full time MBA program and a full time job lol

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