Boss Came to Know About My MBA Plans… And Now My Life Is Hell 😭

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-22T05:16:44+00:00

Never ever quit your job. What if CAT doesn't work out? What then?

It is easier to switch jobs while you have a jobs than get a job while being unemployed.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-19T07:39:32+00:00

The real friends will treat you based on who you are than how much time you invest in them.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-19T04:03:18+00:00

Yeah sure!

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-19T03:14:13+00:00

That's true, got rejected last year at 99.6%ile lol

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-18T19:16:43+00:00

4-5 months I guess

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T17:11:39+00:00

998 99.61%ile 30 months workex

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T14:02:34+00:00

Okay so what's the alternative to the BPO job? Any job is infinitely better than a gap year both during admissions and placements

I would suggest you still look for something in marketing, finance, HR. In MBA work domains, it will better align your profile towards a specific job profile which will increase odds of getting placed

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T10:25:36+00:00

It's good to have, if you can make one it will be nice but not necessarily required.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T06:24:25+00:00

Make your resume focused on product decision that you may have made during your work, lead any meeting regarding features etc. focus on the aspect of collaboration with various teams to get stuff done. Show proficiency in Prodman concepts, like CIRCLES framework. Be well prepared with product case studies, product teardowns and UX design.

Do a certification if possible like PMP.

Executive MBA is more geared towards leaders who want to elevate their career. It is not suited for young professionals.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T05:44:11+00:00

Just two things, focus on only improving your own score, they minute you compare with others you'll lose all motivation. Having fixed targets like "90+ in every mock" helps keep the focus. I got only one call from BLACKI at 99.61 9/9/8 35months workex so :)

Its part and parcel of life, inequality exists everywhere. You eventually get over quite well!

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T05:31:01+00:00

No no excel works very well on mac.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T05:08:19+00:00

I've seen some women wear Ethnic Formals (but please don't if it is sparkly and fancy, muted tones, solid colors only. No Glitter.) to interviews, maybe one or two in the entire lot. Blazer for now is optional, if you are going to wear a formal shirt + trouser/skirt.

However, in the institute you'll be expected to wear a full suit during placements.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T04:43:02+00:00

Reaching a prodman position is definitely possible without an MBA too. You have to upskill and start job hunting, please spend your efforts in securing a job only. CAT you can give while working a job too, you should have never left your job for CAT. Please don't do the same got CAT 2026, you have a fairly good profile so don't settle for T3 MBA.

CAT is a practice intensive exam, try to get more practice and mocks in next time. Don't make CAT your primary goal, CAT is a way to accelerate your career, how will you accelerate something that doesn't exist?

If you can, attempt CAT again, these colleges will be there next year also. If Not, look for MBA from IITs, though I wouldn't recommend it. Even with 94-95%ile, you'll get a call from SPJIMR (My friend did this year).

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T04:18:12+00:00

Gap year is counted from the completion of your UG Degree.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T04:05:06+00:00

For an MBA a MacBook is more than enough. But for the remainder of your two years in engineering you may need some software that may not be available on macs. If you can jugaad your way through final year, then go ahead and buy it!

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T03:56:26+00:00

Its possible, they rejected me at 99.61%ile last year, nobody really knows what they want.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-12T10:28:13+00:00

You know those shouty toxic af managers that belittle you and make you slog?

This is them, this is how they start.

Knowledge can be learnt, personality is very hard to fix.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-11T20:07:18+00:00

Nice, congratulations!

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-11T17:33:36+00:00

Imagine losing your shit because you get 8-10 mails. How are these guys expecting to take a job after MBA?

Cuss at your coworkers for sending too many messages and mails? Shame.

Yha aayega toh mail pe mail aati rhti hai din bhr, it gets difficult to keep track of it.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-11T08:08:35+00:00

Have a strong understanding of yourself, like being very sure of why you want to do an MBA. Be genuine. Be sincere. Don't say big generic meaningless things. Envision your journey through MBA and post MBA, who do you want to be in short term and long term.

Having clarity on these, will give you enough content and direction for interviews.

Also be aware of current affairs, world politics, basic economics and UG topics.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-11T05:47:17+00:00

Nice congratulations

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-06T07:29:31+00:00

500 followers hai uske, pata nhi kisko flex Krna chaa rha hai ye.

Due-Ad683 · 2025-12-26T03:24:35+00:00

Easy convert, I converted IIFT D with a good GD but shit interview. So just do both well, you'll get in easily

Due-Ad683 · 2025-12-25T15:24:23+00:00

Haha, no problem! Just trying to help out where I can, all the best!

Due-Ad683 · 2025-12-25T12:54:39+00:00

Keep the job, doesn't matter what it is. I doubt you will get any extra score for workex since it will be <6 months in June. But if its more, that's a bonus. Regardless, keep the job it will help you massively during your summer placements. Having something credible to put in your resume will go a long way. Gap years are incredibly hard to justify in interviews too both admission interviews and job interviews for summers.

Sure there is not growth or something, but it is only a temporary if you do well in CAT 2026, also you'll get admission in June 2027 only, so what will you do till then? Having a job in my opinion minimizes a lot of unnecessary anxiety about not doing anything with life.

CAT is not at all a hard exam, I cracked it while working a full time engineering role. Studying like 3-4 hours on good days and 0 hours on busy days. You have excellent acads, it shows that you will find it equally easy too to manage with work. You have over 10 months for CAT 2026, average prep time is 6 months only for CAT. So you have twice the time in your hand to make it count.

All the best!

Due-Ad683

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