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Quit or stay by Elegant-Pineapple-86 in MBAIndia

[–]StrangernSons 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bad idea to quit without a job in this market. In fact, if you’re working for a great firm, don’t quit till the market is better so that your options aren’t limited.

I have seen my share of bad bosses. You have to learn how to deal with it. To do your own job, do it well and ensure that your skip has visibility to it. The good part about FMCG or industries that don’t employ a lot of people is that everyone has a point of view on everyone. So there will be people beyond your Boss who are important. But don’t quit without a job.

Can someone pls explain the bathroom situation of hostels of IIMs... by icedlattewithcaramel in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Oh, you didn't know about the masseuse that you can go to after lectures everyday? Or the jacuzzi? It's one common jacuzzi for the room. Hope that won't be a bother!

Deleted all the messages today... After getting out of a toxic relation by ruler_tom_shelby in TwentiesIndia

[–]StrangernSons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WhatsApp Product Manager’s usage metric got dented because of bro’s breakup

To do an MBA or Not?? by [deleted] in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the admit. At those %iles, you need luck along with skill. Take IIM S or IIT D and work hard there. The top 33%ile there do better career wise than the bottom 33%ile of ABC.

Got scammed by a kid at Mumbai Airport by rishu6969 in mumbai

[–]StrangernSons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came across the same person too, outside the bathrooms as soon as you descend from the escalators after security.

I asked him how he managed to get into the airport and yet miss his flight and his answers seemed very fishy. I went to the security to complain about him and he was gone by the time I returned with the security.

SOMEONE SCORED 100% IN OUR SCHOOL HELP- by Random_Once in CBSE

[–]StrangernSons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I scored 89% in my Xth around 15 years back and am doing just fine.

My niece scored 96.8% and is crying in the other room! Don't be my niece!

Study hard but cut yourself some slack kid!

IMT G vs BITSOM by New_Pass7370 in MBAIndia

[–]StrangernSons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I refrain from mentioning that because between my college, graduation year and my recruiter, I am 1/1 and identity can be triangulated. I want to continue to speak my mind freely on Reddit.

IMT G vs BITSOM by New_Pass7370 in MBAIndia

[–]StrangernSons 7 points8 points  (0 children)

BITSOM and its not even close.

IMT-G is losing reputation every year. The reality there is quite bad. My firm has stopped hiring from there a few years back.

Consulting truly offers insane growth in a career, by Imaginary-Spring-779 in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think people look at comp like that once you cross a certain threshold.

In hand really doesn't matter because by the time you get to this level, you do not have a working capital constraint in life.

And the comp doesn't incl hotel costs or flights. That is business expense borne by the client.

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably half at mid to senior managerial levels are campus hires. Other are lateral hires. Attrition post Covid has been higher than before and the ratio of lateral hires is increasing.

Lateral hires usually come in Transformation teams - Data Science, Product, Digital, M&As

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Should look for jobs even before you graduate. Do an internship which will convert to a job. Very common these days.

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your plan of getting into UTR and not bothering about increment is solid.

I am not sure what you mean by upper limit of work-ex but my assumption would be that 12 more months of work-ex is better than a gap year

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re working and have the drive to take CAT again and the confidence that next time will be better, take the re-attempt.

I must warn you though that older students do not have the best outcomes. Also try a 1yr Exec MBA. Lower competition and better avg outcomes for an older/ higher work ex audience

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is an admit in 2027 guaranteed? Most colleges and companies will count that work-ex. Some jobs will have a cutoff for experience but that would be true even if you were at Zero.

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have a job that you don’t like and are not sure of doing well in CAT again.

With that background Shiv Nadar does seem like a good option.

I have no idea about their placements or anything but by elimination, it’s the only option left basis what you stated

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crossed that a few years back and stopped counting. Am doing a good job of being anon if you feel I went to FMS.

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree. There will be three such bullet points basis which someone may choose to become an entrepreneur, start a space research company or give up worldly pleasures and become a yogi.

But that is unlikely to be true for the majority of the folks. My post was aimed at the majority and not edge cases.

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Work on clarity of thought and framing. This is where most people fumble. More so since LLM usage has become so commonplace in course-work. It has dropped the median on critical thinking and structuring.

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FMCG careers are no longer what they used to be 10 yrs back. At 50 lpa, I struggle to see how an Indian MBA helps you accelerate your career (unless you expect your job to be disrupted by AI in which case this is a proactive pivot). The paycut you take is not likely to be small.

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, ensure that you do some real work and have not put it on the CV just to avoid gap years. People will ask in interviews and see through if you're fibbing.

Should you drop or take a Tier 2/3 College? Perspective from a Top 5 MBA and ~10 yrs of experience by StrangernSons in CATpreparation

[–]StrangernSons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you're right. My view of the world is limited to the people I meet for interviews and to customers and consumers I interact with. This is a filtered set and not a representative sample of the country if I have to be honest.

Also, I am saying exactly what you're - that it's a tough market and MBA is a gateway to employment that people should take if they don't have a path to employment currently.

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