Early 30s married lady here. I have recently been offered some big opportunities for advancement in my career. However, my husband and I have also decided to try to start a family. I'm a little freaked out that this is all happening at once, and am not sure how much of this opportunity/ambition I should take on. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 10, 2013 - 25 answers

Please help me evaluate whether or not I should aim to go to business school (many personal details inside). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2013 - 14 answers

I'm looking for a professional careers coach in LA to give me advice about changing careers (especially ones who are good at talking with MBA grads who don't necessarily want a typical MBA-type job). The variety of coaches available out there is a bit confusing and some of them are expensive - can anyone personally recommend one? And what criteria should I be judging them on anyway? [more inside]
posted by zresearch on Jan 30, 2013 - 2 answers

What are some logical and plausible post-MBA career goals for a self-employed creative type? [more inside]
posted by Socky McSock on Nov 2, 2011 - 7 answers

Leaving a $120k salary behind. Am I really insane? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 22, 2011 - 56 answers

I am 24 years old and am just having a tough time with life in general. One of my most specific problems is that I am currently in my second year of law school (the school is ranked right around 100) and I hate it. I don't know whether it would be best to finish my law degree, apply to a MBA program, or just drop out completely and get whatever job I can find and start working my way up. [more inside]
posted by mephesta on Jan 27, 2011 - 23 answers

Resources for an MBA candidate interested in airline industry? [more inside]
posted by HoyaSaxa on Oct 24, 2010 - 6 answers

Should I take the dive? [more inside]
posted by Tehhund on Apr 29, 2010 - 5 answers

Should I take a new job shortly before applying to MBA programs? [more inside]
posted by Tehhund on Apr 14, 2010 - 5 answers

I want to be a corporate litigator. Or a government economist. Or a geophysicist. Or corporate finance guru. Or something. Please held this 32-year-old journalist explore possible second career options. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Apr 12, 2010 - 30 answers

How did you feel about starting your own business? Specifically looking for stories from people who left a fairly good corporate job, and how you found the courage to do it to help inform my own decision to stay or leave. (lots more inside) [more inside]
posted by rainydayfilms on Mar 2, 2010 - 13 answers

MBA-filter: are there any recent studies about the impact of earning an MBA on career success? [more inside]
posted by kaufmajm on Sep 1, 2009 - 9 answers

Are there opportunities for creativity and non-soul sucking work at the end of the rainbow if I elect to get an MBA? Or does getting an MBA lock you into a certain career path that can't be escaped? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 13, 2008 - 14 answers

How to find out if MBA is the right thing for him/her to do? I'm contemplating to do fully employed MBA (FEMBA). Doing full time MBA is out of question for me. Lot of former MBA students advise to find out whether this is the right thing for you to do, before you get in. [more inside]
posted by tvjoshi on Sep 23, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm 26 years old and stuck in a IT-contracting loop. Would an MBA, Masters or going back to get certified in certain hardware/software help me out? What kinds of opportunities could they open up? [more inside]
posted by PetiePal on May 20, 2008 - 7 answers

I think I'd like to make a career in the management side of (preferably non-profit) theater. How should I go about doing that? [more inside]
posted by ictow on Apr 14, 2008 - 3 answers

What do I do with my life after college? I want to do something I don't hate, and might even like. I want YOUR suggestions and ideas. [more inside]
posted by rybreadmed on Feb 7, 2008 - 8 answers

I was thinking going back for an MBA, but realize I may be looking for something different. My background is in Internet, technology and media, and I have a degree in computer science. I'm also good at design. I've started technology businesses on my own, but I want to make a change and open up new directions. My interests lie more in the area of innovation, new product development/design, consulting and entrepreneurship. From the research I've done, most of the MBA programs are pretty similar, and geared to people who want to work on Wall Street or in large corporations. While I'm not particularly interested in these areas, I definitely want to learn about business as pertains to my areas of interest, and make new connections. Are there any graduate programs (MBA or otherwise) more tailored more toward my interests?
posted by lsemel on Jun 5, 2007 - 12 answers

Looking for work ideas that utilizes a fresh MBA that can be done from home. [more inside]
posted by ransom on Jan 2, 2007 - 5 answers

How can I become a community college or contunuing ed instructor? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Oct 12, 2005 - 5 answers

What can a marketing consultant do to earn $500-$1000 a month from home without continuing in marketing or writing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2005 - 7 answers