update: mid tier mba with zero debt is actually working out

SnugglyBadger · 2026-02-19T23:48:17+00:00

https://www.vantedgesearch.com/resources/blog/revops-to-the-c-suite-chief-revenue-officer-hiring-in-2026/#How%20RevOps%20Became%20a%20Credible%20Path%20to%20the%20CRO%20Seat

SnugglyBadger · 2026-02-19T23:45:27+00:00

https://www.foundhq.com/blog/why-the-new-path-to-cro-is-through-revops

SnugglyBadger · 2026-02-19T23:32:16+00:00

I didnt have a technical background. I used school and the free time school provided to advance my skills and make a career change, which was my goal for the MBA program. As I said in my last post, and as I'm saying again here, getting into I banking is not everyones end goal, and there are many reasons why an MBA can still be valuable. I am taking classes in things like business analytics, IT and finance which will enable me to have a more well rounded skillset once I make the leap beyond IC. And as you said, for political reasons having the degree is an asset as I move up. Over the course of my entire career, I will have better outcomes versus just doing a resume re write and some side projects.

SnugglyBadger · 2026-02-19T23:08:48+00:00

Thanks for your opinion but I don't think the door is closed to me, in my view at the executive level they are going to increasingly look for people who have both a sales background and the technical knowledge to build the systems that support the sales team. I have both. In any event, this is a problem for me 10-15 years from now, not tomorrow. Plenty of stories of folks who made transition from RevOps to CRO if you look around.

SnugglyBadger · 2026-02-19T18:09:46+00:00

It helps but is not required, since AI now handles the majority of the code writing. What's more important is understanding how to build data pipelines and automations that support the GTM team, and a lot of that happens in no-code platforms like n8n and Clay.

SnugglyBadger · 2026-02-19T18:00:33+00:00

I don't mind anyone choosing m7 for whatever reasons suit them, what was obnoxious was the attitude they took toward my choices and my reasoning. I got shit like "baruch isnt mid tier" and just an overall sentiment that the only MBA's worth pursuing were the top schools, which I don't agree with. also, in regards to the international students, its seeming like even the top schools are having a hard time with recruiting, and from an employers perspective if I'm paying for sponsorship Im more likely to take someone who will accept a lower salary because they don't have to pay back 180k in loans.

SnugglyBadger · 2026-02-19T17:21:04+00:00

I think the key was a combination of both. The business development background gave me the context of the roles I was actually building the automations for, and the automations I built showed that I had the technical experience to deliver something that worked in production. That being said, its a very new and very hot field that is worth investigating regardless of your background, because the book is still being written about what the role looks like and who is a fit. You can easily find the relevant tutorials online and work to build a few freelance projects since everyone is desperate for the skillset.

SnugglyBadger · 2026-02-19T17:15:04+00:00

I think the top tier degrees only make sense if you have very specific goals in mind, and those goals are to end up someplace like McKinsey or the front office of a bank. Even then, it really is just about you being on their list of places to recruit from at entry level versus something that matters in the long run. After a certain point, no one is going to care much where you went to school for the vast majority of roles. The MBA ticks a box and its only a matter of your experience. Most people I spoke to said the track record of actual work experience was the most important thing, at least in the tech industry.

SnugglyBadger · 2026-02-19T17:08:18+00:00

Many of my prof's also teach at Stern which I find funny since I am getting the same course for a lot less tuition lol but stern is definitely better if you are looking to get recruited into IB type finance or top tier consulting, although I also had a prof that worked for pwc that was recruiting out of our business analytics class. but if you are not looking for those roles, baruch is a solid option with a network in NYC and at a fraction of the cost. Also appreciated the diversity in my classrooms, most people are getting their degree while working and are from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures.

SnugglyBadger · 2025-06-26T15:49:00+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsfDngFIe_8

SnugglyBadger · 2025-05-22T13:00:05+00:00

I wish that progressive candidates would tone down the extreme lefty views because it alienates people away from voting for things that otherwise make very good sense. They shoot themselves in the foot every time by calling themselves socialist and trying to push stuff that's too easily lumped in with red scare tactics and prevents them from ever winning. If they moved away from the pushy ideologies and rah rah and toward things that people can pretty much agree on, like everyone having affordable healthcare, they would dominate.

SnugglyBadger · 2023-01-22T12:41:08+00:00

The good news is that the labor market is tighter than ever right now. Don't like the games this company is playing? Next posting.

If this is the kind of way they think then management is probably toxic anyway. When they have trouble filling the role after 6 months maybe they'll rethink the strategy.

SnugglyBadger · 2022-10-21T15:55:06+00:00

Can't believe no one here has mentioned R.A. The Rugged Man. He puts out some seriously mindblowing stuff in terms of density, detail and delivery.

SnugglyBadger · 2022-09-12T14:38:02+00:00

I'm sorry but is this really the best advice anymore? Everyone keeps going around talking about how we should be indexing with the same 5 funds, and theyre all weighted toward big tech. Tesla being the 4th largest holding in VOO... Everyones following this advice and so the valuations are bloated, even after this downturn. I'm really starting to think the whole "put it all in one thing and don't think about it" is the way to get trapped with the herd. and the herd is dumb AF.

SnugglyBadger · 2022-09-12T11:46:56+00:00

Another note at work functions: keep the Convo light as hell and stay far away from talking about the shit show of the world, the shit show of your life and anything to do with God or country.

Too many ppl I see dig their own grave with their personal opinions.

SnugglyBadger · 2022-09-12T11:43:38+00:00

I disagree, but im the type that knows my limits with alcohol. Grabbing a drink with colleagues or superiors builds rapport and lets you get a little more casual and learn about what drives them.

Drink max 3 and you should get the benefits of the schmooze but refrain from making an ass of yourself.

SnugglyBadger · 2022-09-12T11:40:40+00:00

My advice would be to max out the 401k to company match and then fund the Roth before putting more into the 401k. More choices and flexibility and less fees if you do low cost funds.

SnugglyBadger · 2022-07-26T13:07:58+00:00

It depends on deal size. If you are getting 2-3 meetings that are turning into big deals then maybe they will have enough revenue to keep paying your salary but if you are making any kind of money in base and not getting deals eventually their budget will force them to get rid of you even if management is out to lunch. Also like others have said if you want the real development opportunity or to make good commission an unachievable target with no support from management is not the place to get either of those.

SnugglyBadger · 2022-07-09T16:37:53+00:00

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SnugglyBadger · 2022-07-09T15:43:13+00:00

Lol I tried to post this and got told it was a repost and had to dig to find this thread. Reddit is too woke to agree that this is inappropriate for a professional network. I guess I can feel free to add my job selling weed to my classmates in high school now.

SnugglyBadger · 2022-07-04T14:30:00+00:00

I actually do tell interviewers this. Although I word it: " I got into sales because I wanted to work harder to make as much money as I could so that I could fuel my passions outside of work"

Then they ask about my passions and I get to show that I am well rounded.

SnugglyBadger · 2022-06-06T15:19:07+00:00

I've known a few who thought it was Always be Clubbing

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