Top MBA - Bloated Ego?
Do you receive messages on Linkedin from MBA Candidates asking you for a referral or a job or perspective?
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I learned a ton at my MBA but that said, if it didn't open up doors to the on-campus recruiting program, I would never have gone. An MBA is a career accelerant, or at least it should be. If you're going to a top MBA and ending up in commercial banking, it's because you're lacking in one way or the other - in the case of the guy referenced in the OP, it's probably social skills.MyNameWasTaken wrote: ↑ As someone without an MBA, what do you truly get from it?
Is it mainly for networking, and for companies to boast your credential?
I see a lot of people going to these Ivey schools and spending a ton, but on the knowledge aspect I want to know if it’s worth it?
Aug 13th, 2019 5:10 pm
Not everyone secures those prestigious jobsangrybanker wrote: ↑ I learned a ton at my MBA but that said, if it didn't open up doors to the on-campus recruiting program, I would never have gone. An MBA is a career accelerant, or at least it should be. If you're going to a top MBA and ending up in commercial banking, it's because you're lacking in one way or the other - in the case of the guy referenced in the OP, it's probably social skills.
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I didn't go to aangrybanker wrote: ↑ I learned a ton at my MBA but that said, if it didn't open up doors to the on-campus recruiting program, I would never have gone. An MBA is a career accelerant, or at least it should be. If you're going to a top MBA and ending up in commercial banking, it's because you're lacking in one way or the other - in the case of the guy referenced in the OP, it's probably social skills.
Aug 13th, 2019 6:06 pm
You joined a board and in your first ever post insulted the credentials and background of quite a few people on here.Streetdancer wrote: ↑ I didn't go to a top MBA but thank you for judging me for my social skills. I should probably learn from those top MBA grads in risk management who are afraid to speak over the phone.
Aug 13th, 2019 8:19 pm
According to my former roommate who did his MBA at Berkeley, it is ALL about the networking. Also in his particular case, he wanted to move to a different department in his company, and there's an unwritten rule that an MBA is expected in that department.MyNameWasTaken wrote: ↑ As someone without an MBA, what do you truly get from it?
Is it mainly for networking, and for companies to boast your credential?
I see a lot of people going to these Ivey schools and spending a ton, but on the knowledge aspect I want to know if it’s worth it?
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If you read angrybanker's comment carefully again, you'll see that he is talking about the guy you mentioned in your post, not yourself. Not sure why you're being so defensive and quick to jump on other people.Streetdancer wrote: ↑ I didn't go to a top MBA but thank you for judging me for my social skills. I should probably learn from those top MBA grads in risk management who are afraid to speak over the phone.
Aug 14th, 2019 4:15 pm
Yes, people with either highly specialized skills and experience in a niche sector or people with great people skills. Not a lot of people.
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lol what are you talking about? I said the guy that was REFERENCED in the OP not the guy who started the OP. IE, the guy who was telling you he deserved more than commercial banking.Streetdancer wrote: ↑ I didn't go to a top MBA but thank you for judging me for my social skills. I should probably learn from those top MBA grads in risk management who are afraid to speak over the phone.
Aug 14th, 2019 5:41 pm
Yes, I have been to the front office. In fact, I wish I am there less often because I'm here for 70+ hours a week. But yes, the jobs are hard to come by and there's far more demand than supply - even if you went to a top MBA, most people don't get the front office jobs.Streetdancer wrote: ↑ Not everyone secures those prestigious jobs that you are referring here and it is actually very true for people who have no Canadian work-experience and come from Asian background. Have you been to front office? Scene is very difference then back office and middle office. Many of these top MBA graduates who couldn't find their dream jobs now are working in areas where their MBA brings no value. Tough pill to swallow. Again, I have no problem if you have 100k to dish out for prestige but trust me if you shit on other people you are not getting anywhere.
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Appreciate it. If they are polite and respectful, I will even connect them with my contacts.Eragon wrote: ↑ A lot of this comes down to the OP's own I securities too. I feel for the guy. He seems like a good dude. But no MBA student from India, China, or whatever has pulled this kind of stunt on me, even when I was in undergrad, because I never allowed them to do so. Stand your ground and be proud of who you are and your accomplishments. You may think these MBA students are looking down at you and boasting, but really they are just insecure individuals, likely unhappy about some aspects of their own lives, and feel good having to tell a commercial banker who actually has a job, how they are not good enough.
Ignore these people and move on. There are certainly students out there that need your time and mentorship. Focus on those people. I'm in a similar boat and a LOT of people reach out to me for networking and mentorship, as I am a lawyer and you know, everyone wants to be a lawyer nowadays. Do you know how many FOREIGN-TRAINED lawyers there are - some who were even senior counsel in top international firms and companies in India, China, Singapore, etc.? I just laugh these people off internally if they try hyping up to me. I'm not talking to everyone and giving them my time. Focus on the people who deserve it.