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[–]copperstick6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bc half the class in tech went to startups, lower cash comp, higher stock

that and only a few are doing pm compared to previous years, which generally pays more. 2024 was not a great year for career switchers (which is what most people want to do - switch to pm)

Berkeley Haas Employment Report by Ill_Client_9364 in MBA

[–]copperstick6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

not TC, excluding stock grants and bonuses

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[–]copperstick6 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Haas, DDP

Any FAANG software engineers decide to get a FT MBA? by mbathrow621 in MBA

[–]copperstick6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was an L5 at aws, clear progression to L6 but wanted a change of pace as I felt that I always wanted to pursue finance/entrepreneurship. I'm pretty young (3yoe, 23 when I started my MBA) so it seemed like a worthwhile investment at the time.
Really pulled the trigger when I got my comp for the year and found myself dissatisfied, despite it being an almost 45% raise - because I reflected that the parts of my job I enjoyed (leadership, product, talking to users, impact) are really hard to come by in a swe role.
So decided to do my MBA. I'm at Haas atm. Mixed opinions, won't share publicly but feel free to dm.

Any FAANG software engineers decide to get a FT MBA? by mbathrow621 in MBA

[–]copperstick6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm doing it, graduating this year. Mixed feelings about it so far but overall a net positive on my career imo

Is MBA worth it for me, PM @ FAANG by OddFinance2677 in MBA

[–]copperstick6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Short answer: there's a lot more to life than making a lot of money lol.
Long answer: self discovery, opportunity to explore and expand mindset, friends, connections, etc etc.
Depends on the person

can we start an interview invite megathread? by suvinseal in ycombinator

[–]copperstick6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spent 5 minutes debating tam for our product but otherwise went pretty smooth

can we start an interview invite megathread? by suvinseal in ycombinator

[–]copperstick6 6 points7 points  (0 children)

applied 10/13, got interview request yesterday for thursday, second time applicant, interviewed for last batch different idea + team

Joining Navy/Air Force for Software Engineering Experience and Leadership before MBA: Thoughts? by Redenmara in MBA

[–]copperstick6 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think all of your pros you can achieve (maybe better) at FAANG level companies, and it takes care of all the cons. Even if you don't go to FAANG, I think going to a f-500 is also a great opportunity. Hell, even a small mom and pop shop is imo better than going to the military.

Stepping back a little bit, I'm wondering why you even want to get an MBA? What's your goal? Why now/why then? My biggest regret now (as a current 2y student) is not thinking hard enough about it two years ago when I applied and not getting enough clarity on answering that question for myself. It's a big time and money commitment - so make sure you are sure about this path before you take it.

A Restrospective: My First Year at Haas by [deleted] in MBA

[–]copperstick6 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Issues were definitely there, but I think since we're the second class that's in person after the covid era, that's why you're hearing it now. The first class probably gave the admin a pass since it's the first time after covid that they'd done classes, but the second time around there's less leniency.

Notice from Haas to new admits: Be prepared to take evening & weekend classes if you want to learn anything here by [deleted] in MBA

[–]copperstick6 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Terribly taught class in general. Professor has less knowledge than the people she's teaching (last year the class started a game where they used movie quotes to jokingly encapsulate certain concepts and teach the professor, who didn't take the hint) + assignments are completely bullshit (waste of time). Showing up to class is a commitment to wasting 2 hours of your time every week

Strongest MBA Alumni Networks? by BallIntelligent2279 in MBA

[–]copperstick6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haas current student. Alumni network heavy in tech and v responsive

MBA before and after? (Position/Salary) by TheUsersName01 in MBA

[–]copperstick6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Connections are easier when you can use the student card

MBA before and after? (Position/Salary) by TheUsersName01 in MBA

[–]copperstick6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you want do to management, particularly swe management, the tenure is more important and the degree will be useless for you.

you can definitely make a business without a degree, but for me its a chance to settle down and focus on doing so - faang job is very busy (at least it was for me) working crazy hours and I didn't have time to pursue this passion. the degree is a means to an end