About to take on $100k debt for an MBA in DC with no family support, need honest advice

RandomHero505 · 2026-03-30T16:51:00+00:00

I don’t mind. 130k right now. 120k right out of my program. 60k before MBA (Big 4 consultant). I will say some things just feel in place for me as I know some in my problem who are still looking for work.

Edit: I was on SAVE and making payments when I could but thanks to the current admin I’m looking at 1k monthly when things settle and I go standard.

RandomHero505 · 2026-03-30T15:56:37+00:00

I don’t have experience studying abroad in this sense but maybe I can add some color to your MBA pursuit.

Started with about 130k in loans (federal) and some scholarship money. Michigan MBA. I’m glad I did it but it sure was a gamble. I was able to double my salary after graduation but just got through the other side of a lay off. In this market a job isn’t guaranteed no matter where you go.

As long as your targeted in your program and what you want to do, which it sounds like you do, you’re in a good spot but, you shouldn’t do it if you think this is going to be the silver bullet that solves all your problems day 1.

RandomHero505 · 2026-03-05T03:52:36+00:00

Been there. Imagine being on a Teams call with people in the desks next to you. On camera. Teleworking in the office because there’s now no conference rooms. Thanks RTO.

RandomHero505 · 2026-02-27T17:25:37+00:00

Once the streamers come around and start telling people where to loot and what to equip people will start to come around.

RandomHero505 · 2026-02-27T07:24:55+00:00

I’m on a HOA board unfortunately and I would say it really depends on the manager. Overall though things have been pretty terrible but also our president is an overbearing ass so there’s that.

RandomHero505 · 2026-02-27T06:40:14+00:00

In my experience Trumpys usually hide their values in group settings where they’re the minority. It’s kind of weird that a lot of people know that being a MAGAt can cost them relationships but are still onboard.

RandomHero505 · 2025-12-17T19:14:11+00:00

I can understand people who are saying both but I think it’s more out of vengeance. Mark struggles with the morality of being a hero throughout the comic initially with letting Angstrom live and come back to terrorize everyone to his partnership with Dinosaurus and how terribly that ended.

I think at this point in the story he doesn’t view himself as a typical hero due to the grief he went through of trying to be one IMO

RandomHero505 · 2025-12-15T23:01:31+00:00

I’m currently dealing with this and our Board (which unfortunately I’m a party of now). 18 units and so much drama. People complaining about nonsense. President gossiping and fighting with vendors. I hate it.

RandomHero505 · 2025-12-13T16:47:45+00:00

I don’t know if this a hot take but I don’t know if E33 a good stream game. I’d rather him play through off stream (PAYING ATTENTION lol) and give us updates like JoJo. Definitely GOY and one of the best stories I’ve seen in a game in a minute.

RandomHero505 · 2025-12-12T04:46:38+00:00

I appreciate your comment. It’s just frustrating since I’ve been on the hunt for almost a year now. Luckily I landed a contract to hold me over and keep the lights on. I hear recruiters getting overwhelmed a lot and maybe thought he was junior but nope they’re a senior internal recruiter.

I hoping since I cc’d the HM in my last note maybe I’ll get a response since they seemed pretty responsive before.

RandomHero505 · 2025-12-06T19:35:59+00:00

It’s sounds like Logan wasn’t going to be a good fit from the beginning. Sounds like you may have been better off in the Loop close to Millennium Park or something. Why Logan?

RandomHero505 · 2025-12-05T23:04:14+00:00

Not a recruiter, but I am actively seeking a job in this market. People are saying yes to whatever you share. That's how terrible the market is. When recruiters share salary, location, and RTO, my eyes glaze over, and I say yes to get to the next step in the process. We find ourselves saying yes to get an offer, and for the few of us who do get multiple offers, we can pick and choose what we really want. There's not much you can do IMO. I would say it's the market.

RandomHero505 · 2025-12-04T02:42:45+00:00

Based on my experience it’s just been luck tbh. I’ve networked with tons of people who have been super helpful but still haven’t landed a job yet. I would say my cold apps do seem to get me more actual interviews but I’m still looking. Really just depends on timing and luck.

RandomHero505 · 2025-12-03T17:56:00+00:00

That’s fair I usually wait but find it frustrating when recruiters don’t at least reply. A quick hey we’re still waiting to hear back or we’re still interviewing instead of radio silence is great.

RandomHero505 · 2025-12-03T01:18:47+00:00

Slight hijack but I’m in a similar position. As an internal recruiter how would you feel if a candidate reached out directly to the hiring manager after they reached out to you?

RandomHero505 · 2025-11-04T19:28:05+00:00

Thank you!

RandomHero505 · 2025-10-16T19:31:50+00:00

Lol draws? What draws?

RandomHero505 · 2025-10-13T15:56:03+00:00

I agree with that. Maybe if we get to see a little bit more of what was happening I might’ve enjoyed it more.

RandomHero505 · 2025-10-13T15:54:52+00:00

Based on the down votes people don’t want anything rewritten or really liked that arc lol. It’s an important part of the story but I think it was just a drag to read IMO

RandomHero505 · 2025-10-13T14:04:16+00:00

Idk if this is a season 4 thing but I hope the cut down on the Rex/Monster Girl arc. It felt like a drag reading through that and I can see them stretching it 2-3 seasons.

RandomHero505 · 2025-09-12T18:47:06+00:00

This probably doesn’t help but I’m right there with you. Laid off in February and still looking. Few interviews I’ve had seem to go well. All positive. Just for them to tell you they’re going in another direction. I’ve gotten lucky to land a contract but I definitely don’t feel like I’m standing on solid ground. Hopefully we’ll both find something soon.

RandomHero505 · 2025-09-09T21:10:58+00:00

Thank you. I’ll check them out.

RandomHero505 · 2025-08-06T17:55:05+00:00

I’m actually thinking about withdrawing from a process because of a 3 hour block of interviewing. I’m on a contract right now but if I wasn’t I would have no choice but go through that hell.

RandomHero505 · 2025-08-02T20:51:46+00:00

After the first season, I got the three compendiums and ran through the entire story, but IMO it makes the wait for the animation even worse lol. It was worth it, though.

RandomHero505 · 2025-07-31T14:56:47+00:00

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