To MBA or not to MBA - that is the question

[The_Big_K]

Over the time, we've been getting lots of queries like -

1. Help me: Do you think MBA is worth doing?

2. Help me decide if I should go for MBA

3. What are the job prospects for MBAs

4. Help me choose an elective ...

5. et cetra

The first question one must answer him/her self is -

"Why do I want to do MBA?"

So, if you want to do MBA, not sure if you should do MBA - answer this question in this post -

"Why do I want to do MBA?"

Be honest. Your answers will help others (who have already been there, done that) to help you made the right decision.

[mohammedshakeel]

what is ur UG degree!

[The_Big_K]

Originally Posted by mohammedshakeel

what is ur UG degree!

Let's stick to the topic of discussion.

[arti mishra]

i want to do MBA to get a good package.

[kidakaka]

bad answer!! FYI, you can get better packages in the technical field. A classic example was of me and my classmate. My first job (campus placement) was in a Pune based firm making software for telecoms, one of my classmates from engineering was also there. Out of curiosity, he asked me ... what my package was ... it turns out he was earning as much!! Go Figure!!

Now after 2 years as a Systems MBA guy, a lot of my engineering friends are earning way above me. So, the growth phase is also not there, all these are misconceptions .. stick to tech if you want to earn. Just love what you do and be good at that.

[arti mishra]

ok thats a good reply

[The_Big_K]

Thanks for the insight, Kidakaka.

Arti - FYI - Kidakaka did his MBA from one of the best B - Schools in India - IIM Indore. It will help if every MBA aspirant pays attention to his advice.

[crazyboy]

Originally Posted by kidakaka

bad answer!! FYI, you can get better packages in the technical field. A classic example was of me and my classmate. My first job (campus placement) was in a Pune based firm making software for telecoms, one of my classmates from engineering was also there. Out of curiosity, he asked me ... what my package was ... it turns out he was earning as much!! Go Figure!!

Now after 2 years as a Systems MBA guy, a lot of my engineering friends are earning way above me. So, the growth phase is also not there, all these are misconceptions .. stick to tech if you want to earn. Just love what you do and be good at that.

Buddy ... May be your friend is earning similar to you or more then you. MBA is not about comparing the money you are getting, it provides you launching pad to fly high. I can assure you if you will compare the salary of you and your friend after 10 years, there will be a huge difference.

I am not against techi job, it definately helps. Though as per me a mix n match of techi and MBA will show you roadmap of success for sure.

Do correct me if I am wrong.

-Crazy

[arti_mishra]

ok thanks everybody.

[mahul]

I believe that if you are really interested in tech, there is little reason why you need to switch to management. And like kidakaka says, if you are really good at something, you can always find someone to pay you handsomely for it. I joined a MBA classroom coaching programme but gave it up when I had this realization.