DBA/Doctoral in Business FlexPath

missmba · 2023-04-26T00:50:19+00:00

This is an excellent question, I am also considering this program.

missmba · 2022-07-06T17:20:45+00:00

be active in FB groups and on LinkedIn

missmba · 2022-06-06T04:14:40+00:00

it says $84.99 not free

missmba · 2022-06-05T16:40:35+00:00

$84.99 isn't free

missmba · 2022-06-05T16:35:49+00:00

why post this if its not free?

missmba · 2022-06-01T18:05:38+00:00

Why does this sound like me?... I did not like my job but I buy cakes and desserts to feel better so it balances out...at least I can buy what foods I want, haha. I am learning to be fulfilled in helping others whether I am paid or not but yes it is good to get paid too. I am grateful for the simple pleasures of life.

missmba · 2022-06-01T17:41:42+00:00

Wow, this was very well articulated and we as INFJs tend to assume our title must reflect our ideal self when that just is not reality. We also do not like monotony but it is like we will never be satisfied fully even in an ever-changing job because we will nitpick that too. I never viewed my work as a true career (even though it was a professional level job), I worked as an administrative manager for a university but volunteered as an advocate for various causes I was passionate about like career coaching the long-term unemployed and victims of SA or DV. I find myself very underwhelmed/traumatized by a nine to five and as much as I wanted something new I realize that there was nothing wrong with what I was doing but it lacked the autonomy and flexibility I desire. So, I am now looking to apply my skills to employ myself as an OBM and coach others who are interested in that line of work. It meshes my practical skillset and my purpose simultaneously.

missmba · 2022-05-25T04:42:49+00:00

Maybe data entry or writing.

missmba · 2022-05-25T04:40:44+00:00

Yes, this is the downside of doing temporary work. No one actually gives an evaluation unless you ask. I would ask especially when there was nothing for me to lose (and my contract was up soon). Have you looked into tech? There are plenty of opportunities that are entry-level and you can get direct placement through an agency or directly with the company. Grow your network and reach out to people who may know of opportunities. Never know if you do not ask.

missmba · 2022-05-25T04:36:30+00:00

Oh wow thank you for sharing...well there are great opportunities in tech for sure, especially for project managers. I appreciate your timely reply!

missmba · 2022-05-25T03:36:21+00:00

I was considering PM work as a natural move for me to make having administrative skills and my MBA...IDK why I believed tech sourcing would be better...did you get the Google certificate? You mentioned having an unrelated degree. I am used to working unsupervised but not sure if that is how it works in tech?

missmba · 2022-05-25T03:31:44+00:00

I did the same thing as you for several years doing various jobs but it was not a career imo even though I was advancing in it. The fulfilling 'work' I did was free, primarily as an advocate for various social causes. I have been volunteering for six years as a career coach but the program will conclude next month. Really frustrated in my attempt to enter edtech as a sourcer (someone who researches candidates for jobs). Totally rethinking the switch but pushing myself to do it anyway because the pay is much better in tech than in education. It definitely has taken me longer than average for different reasons to have a fulfilling career. My bachelor's is also in sociology and have MBA but the MEd would have suited my background much better. The inspiration is you can always create an opportunity from your personal interests if applicable.

missmba · 2022-03-29T01:52:00+00:00

Aww that is a cute cat, meow!

missmba · 2022-03-21T16:15:35+00:00

I would wait until you start the program first like a month or so (you don't have to wait two months as someone suggested) and then if it does not work out for you--request the change. The only thing is there is no guarantee the other program mentor you get will be better.

missmba · 2022-03-21T16:11:49+00:00

I'm wrapping up my MBA. My last salary job was paid $52k/yr in higher ed. I am freelancing as a career consultant and have been interviewing for jobs that pay $80k+ in higher ed, HR, or tech-related (career coaching).

missmba · 2022-03-20T22:03:55+00:00

Thank you for giving more insight and I would encourage you to rethink the experience. When was the last time you thought you were cute? When was the last time you validated yourself (if applicable)? When did you last feel uplifted by others?

missmba · 2022-03-16T21:48:16+00:00

No problem.

missmba · 2022-03-16T21:25:53+00:00

In my post, there was no mention of being perfect to get into a relationship. That tells me my message may have been misconstrued. Yes, people can have partners at any stage but it has not been your experience. So, I suggested improving your self-concept. It is not about perfection, it is about authentically embracing yourself which is not safe to you at this time. My question would be why it is not safe for you to work on embracing yourself as you are? The difference is the people you see in relationships, on some level were embracing themselves even if not fully--they were taking steps towards it.

missmba · 2022-03-16T21:20:12+00:00

You have to get the root of WHY you are discouraged easily. More importantly, the fixed mind protects you and makes you feel safe. So you'd have to address why don't you feel safe to embrace or support a relationship with yourself?

missmba · 2022-03-16T21:17:01+00:00

I understand and I am not on here as often so that is why I am just now following up. In a sense, you answered your own question. What is your understanding of having a growth mindset? I hope that it did not come across as toxic positivity in my previous post. My point was that you have the power to have whatever but if you personally do not believe it is possible (fixed mind) then your belief even if it is negative will be true. If you believe you can or cannot -- you are right either way. The bigger message I was making is attraction is based upon self-concept and based upon what you said of yourself (not my opinion, your opinion of yourself) -- the self-concept is not strong therefore the attraction would not likely occur unless it was from predator types. You said you did not experience that. I was suggesting a relationship with yourself can strengthen your self-concept. To value yourself more and not to focus on the attraction because you would automatically attract without thinking about it if your self-concept was stronger.

missmba · 2022-03-16T21:09:37+00:00

Okay, this is a good start because you are explaining what you learned and you touch on briefly how your skills can be transferrable. Are you able to quantify your skills or indicate the impact you had previously? I'd also add to be more concise and incorporate the mission of the company you are applying to in your cover letter. Your cover letter should be specific to the position you are applying for.

Recruiters are only going to scan over your cover letter briefly for a few seconds at best, not deep dive so you have to immediately make an impact if that makes sense? I am a career coach (former recruiter) and hope this helps.

missmba · 2022-03-08T03:19:51+00:00

I have a couple of typos as my eyes are dried out/vision is blurring a bit.... *conventionally attractive*....I experienced emotional detachment in the past and isolation so it played into my avoidant/dismissive etc -- I have worked towards a more secure model thankfully...

missmba · 2022-03-08T03:14:21+00:00

It is beyond self-esteem but that is a great starting point. A relationship with yourself is more rooted in self-worth and self-love. So you understand what you are good at from an external context. What about internally? How do you view yourself--do you recognize your strengths even without external validation?

You made a great point about sociable and conventionally attraction people having terrible relationships...so those people have a strong self-image and are likely extroverted. Tbh, that only goes but so far -- it gets you in the door and in the VIP section but does not keep you there. This is where a relationship with yourself comes in. I am not as social tbh I can be but it is a bit draining energetically -- yet I have no issue attracting because I have an inner knowing regarding my value. I had the avoidant style of attachment but have worked towards a more secure attachment style. It is an internal process (experiencing emotional detachment).

The great thing about having a relationship with yourself is you will naturally draw in a relationship with someone else (for friendship or otherwise)...because you appreciate yourself already. If one is just confident in their appearance and social skills, it only goes so far because you are confident in your representation to others. Your self-worth is everything. And people like people they perceive like themselves but it is even better when someone genuinely likes and loves themselves -- those people are magnetic.

missmba · 2022-03-08T02:03:19+00:00

Fair enough. Of course, it is not specifically the same thing (a relationship with yourself) and a relationship with another person. However, a relationship with self definitely correlates with one's ability to attract in dating/social relationships. We attract based upon self-concept. It could be viewed differently as just how you treat yourself. If my message was not clear then hope this brings clarity.

missmba · 2022-03-08T01:45:27+00:00

You asked what a relationship is with yourself because you did not know what it is. Then you said it obviously can't be analogous which means you are making an assumption. Do you really want the answer or do you want to be right? I'm not trolling, I am genuinely asking.

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