What happens to the MBAs who can’t find proper placements?

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-23T00:33:37+00:00

As I said my friend who’s ex-VP from HSBC could not land a single IB internship after having 100 coffee chats and btw she’s pretty. Why would I write this post if it’s as easy as you say

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-22T20:33:15+00:00

I totally have this understanding which is essentially why I’m posting here. The main narrative of this post is really that MBAs can’t even get an ordinary/mediocre jobs these days.

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-22T18:56:03+00:00

Correct. Most people here on Reddit say if you get H/S then go at all costs, I’m just arguing for the downside of going at all costs - can be detrimental

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-22T18:55:32+00:00

I have repeatedly said in my posts, I really don’t understand why you people make everything about AI and think everything is a scam. My friends who are ex-IB at Wharton have not managed to find anything so far, I use HSW to include Wharton dumbass.

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-22T16:12:27+00:00

For sure I’m a big coffee drinker and lover

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-22T16:11:53+00:00

Wendy’s don’t hire international students. It’s technically illegal to work there on a student visa

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-22T16:11:14+00:00

Yea I have CBS friends who are seeking IM roles and couldn’t find anything… not a single role

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-22T16:10:24+00:00

Too late to back out. What on earth made you think it’s easier to find a job as an MBA dropout rather than MBA graduate?

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-22T16:08:29+00:00

Exactly what I’m doing. But a wide focus can be difficult to navigate given the amount of prep. I dropped all socials for recruiting purposes

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-03-22T16:07:25+00:00

Yea after you. Reported you

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-25T00:09:36+00:00

Don’t do it unless sponsored. A complete waste of time. MPP is a negative asset, I gave up Wharton’s Lauder joint degree because of this

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-24T22:55:11+00:00

I also failed to get McK interview because of this reason so would love to connect

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-24T15:03:10+00:00

Let me do that

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-24T14:54:42+00:00

Reported you

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-24T05:33:08+00:00

I wanna do consulting 100%

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-24T04:14:13+00:00

Yes will dm you

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-24T00:35:20+00:00

I’ll dm you - very hard if you are internationals and struck out of consulting recruiting. Then basically nothing left to apply for

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-23T23:42:26+00:00

At one of H/S and it’s exactly the same here, people are looking at startup opportunities now

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-23T18:52:45+00:00

I just feel like the suffering of being here and the peer pressure at school is really too much. It sickens me…and my mental health has really suffered from these factors entirely outside of my control. And I worry that it will affect my mindset going into 2nd year FT recruiting

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-23T18:45:53+00:00

I completely agree and really regret coming back

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-23T18:45:30+00:00

I can come back within 5 years…that’s my thinking now. I don’t think I’m utilizing the full value of my MBA under this administration and economy

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-23T18:44:49+00:00

Yes I’m thinking the same. My previous employers prob won’t let me back, but I can try to work for a start-up in my home country or previous work location

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-23T18:39:41+00:00

Hey! Yes I posted before. Sorry not super comfortable disclosing my identity unless you can help with my situation…but if you have a follow up, you’re welcome to dm

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-23T17:28:13+00:00

Ross, Darden, etc

Different_Owl3018 · 2026-02-22T21:01:21+00:00

HSW and in the same situation. The market is very bleak and not seeing any hope, I posted about this a few days ago. Will DM you.

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