When is it seen as too late to get a Top MBA? Just turned 28, CPA, going on 5 years post undergrad experience accounting/finance roles. On my 4th role in 5 years moving from Big 4 audit -> FP&A -> FDD -> Corp Dev. If I enroll next year, would be going in at 29, coming out at 31. Career wise would ideally target IB or a top consulting firm. Obviously there’s multiple factors that go into this, but is there ever a point where the ship has maybe sailed, and to go a different route?

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Imagine being 28 and thinking of ships sailing in life. How about….you do what you want and not care about what other people think on this. It’s your life, live it.

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I’m the youngest of my IB groups class coming out of MBA at 29. You’re like right in the middle at 31

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I got mine at 40…

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Too late? You’re below average for age.

Just ask yourself if you are willing to pull 80+ hours at 32. Other than that I think you are at the sweet spot age wise

The ship has definitely not sailed but there factors to consider. From your brief experience you explained, you could easily hire a career coach that could help you advance to that next position you are seeking. Any path you take regardless, your age and experience is a great sweet spot - good luck!

Turn 30 next month. Starting at a top15 in August. Big 4 audit-> FP&A. 5yoe. You’re right on time

Graduated at 42. You’re probably going to be ok.

I’m 26 and the youngest in my class FWIW. The average age seemed to be 28/29

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