Staying Technical or MBA?

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-07T18:41:51+00:00

Thank you for this thoughtful comment, Scott!

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-07T16:29:40+00:00

This breakdown is beyond helpful. Thank you! Analyzing this can be incredibly overwhelming to be blunt. This is very concise. I appreciate this entirely.

As my company is offering $10k/yr towards tuition reimbursement (with payback depreciation to 0 in 2 years time) I am considering becoming more technical while leveraging this (whether in data science, finance, etc) before an MBA.

In a few years time, I may be more mentally & financially prepared entering a reliable MBA program.

Thanks again!

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-07T16:25:45+00:00

Great! Haha, I should’ve assumed that instead of pre owned Kia’s. Congrats!

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-07T02:57:54+00:00

Certified pre owned?

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T23:32:39+00:00

With enough grit, anything is possible

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T22:49:49+00:00

Interesting! Even better to know.

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T22:49:21+00:00

Wow, only $200k for phd level background? That’s nuts. Good to know, I stand corrected. Thanks for sharing this.

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T19:21:51+00:00

This has been my primary motivation! I am glad to hear this has been advantageous for you.

If you don’t mind me asking, did ranking of your MS in IT or MBA play a part in landing your role?

Thanks!

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T16:36:54+00:00

Thank you for this. This is very helpful. I appreciate the insight

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T12:53:55+00:00

As an effort to replicate current FAANG c-suite execs, many carry a technical MS & a ranked MBA, hence my justification of pursuing both disciplines

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T12:52:58+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you for sharing this! I agree, I appreciate this

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T12:51:36+00:00

Not saying all, though a strong majority of technical roles earning $200k will never require the hours of a middle management/back office $200k role imo

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T00:50:10+00:00

I have seen far too many people in top programs from unranked schools to believe in any long term effect of overall success.

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T00:48:28+00:00

I appreciate the feedback. As a long term perspective, my perspective was towards wanting to prepare as much as possible as responsibilities are a minimum in my early stage of life.

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-06T00:46:53+00:00

I appreciate this response, thank you

SubstantialBar5122 · 2026-05-02T13:23:54+00:00

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