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Worked for 2 years in Growth and Marketing, now pursuing MBA and want to switch to finance.   Is it worth it in 2024??

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Worked for 2 years in Growth and Marketing, now pursuing MBA and want to switch to finance. 

Is it worth it in 2024??

Switching to Finance from Marketing

Switching to Finance from Marketing- Grapevine

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Overview: 
Everyone around me, be it old school friends to the people in the bangalore startup ecosystem are planning to or already in the process of doing an MBA. 

What is happening:
Most of the people I know, either are going for a tier 1 MBA in India or colleges like “Carnegie Mellon”/ “INSEAD”/ “NUS” these are really good places. 

Why am I concerned:
I dont have great acade, GEM candidate so I have decided to not pursue CAT at all, and MBA outside India is too expensive. 

I feel like my job and career are going fine with 4 years of professional experience I am making 25LPA in marketing. I am not keen on doing an MBA but I dont want to regret later.

I consider myself to be fairly smart but what happens when I am competing with people who have great brand names on their resume and are actually smart. 

People on GV with more experience, have you gone through this struggle? 


Sidenote: I also have friends who have cleared IIM ABC, ISB and not gone, because they just wanted the admit letter. Which is brave lol!

Will an MBA destroy your life or make it better?

Performance Marketer

Specifically a question to all the t1 tech clg grads (mainly software engineers) earning 1l+ pm out of clg with a lot of scope for growth. Post mba avg salary is 1.5l per month. 

I can understand ppl desperate for a career change and non tech ppl who are underpaid and don't really have ab option but it baffles me why well paid folks would shell out 30lakhs kr take the burden of loan just to learn how to appear smarter than you actually are instead of investing it for a meagre salary increase that can be achieved by job switches.

I'd love to  hear any insights about ppl who've already been in the space. Why u did, salary PRE post sector etc

Why the heck do people do an MBA?

I can share, I was working abroad post my T1 engineering. So you can imagine it must be > 1L.  
  
 Like all those confused 20+ engineers, I asked one of my skip levels that how should one plan the career path. He gave me a simple framework, “Look at your boss or bosses boss. If you are ok living that life, you’re on the right path else time to think more”.  
  
 I got my answers, maybe try finding yours rather than seeking majority “votes” :)

Product Manager

Account Manager

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I'm right now in autonomous driving domain with skillset of qt framework c++ but I interested and eager to switch into FinTech domain.I'm interested in leveraging my experience in the financial services industry. While I plan to pursue an MBA in finance in the future, I believe gaining relevant knowledge now will strengthen my candidacy.
Given my interest in fintech, I've been researching the field and learning about the necessary skills and knowledge. However, I'm unsure of the best path forward to achieve my goals.

I'd be grateful for your advice on:

 * Resources to learn about fintech and pet projects (books, articles, online courses)

 * Strategies for transitioning to a career in fintech, leveraging my software engineering skills

Due to financial constraints, I'm primarily interested in free resources and self-study strategies.

#fintech #financesercice # fintechmentor

Switch into FinTech domain

Software Engineer

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I'm a chem engineer with MBA in Finance (Tier 2 cllg). While pursuing my MBA I had two priorities clear - 1. Dont want a sales role & 2. Don't want to join a tech company (not exactly good with tech stack). As luck would have it, I joined IBM few months ago in a sales role 🥲
Since then I have been thinking a lot about my future. I need some external advice as I am already biased against the sales role -
1. In a situation like mine, should one immediately switch profile if possible or get some experience in sales before trying to switch?
2. Is it even possible to make the switch if I spend a couple of years here?
3. How difficult it is to make the switch to finance roles (financial analyst or similar) without a CFA and solely on MBA finance? I'm prepping for CFA but will appear next year post April. 

TIA

Changing into Finance Domain or Wait it Out?

Sales

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Working in the Founder's Office of a FinTech startup presently. I have an admit from ISB for next year (Co'25).

I want to get into a Chief of Staff role at growth stage startup eventually, and with 3-4 additional years of experience, I should be able to do so.

Wondering whether ISB can fast track my path, and considering if it's a good investment financially. 

Views folks?

MBA Decision

Program Manager

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I am into engineering and making decent money (28 LPA fixed + ESOPs) and I am very happy with my job. Given my work, I expect decent raise in coming years. But I think doing CAT preparation and doing MBA preparation will give me better opportunities and will grow me as high value person.
Anyone (especially people in engg) with preparation experience or how is the life changed after MBA?

Is doing MBA worth for an engineer?

It’s quite expensive to pursue one, but I’m worried not doing it will stagnate my career long term. Any views on whether I should apply (4yrs work experience currently, have worked in a boutique consulting firm previously). 

Any help will be sincerely appreciated!!

Is an MBA worth it? 📕

Analyst

Hi folks, I’m a Sr. PM at a good startup currently getting 40 LPA. My total experience is 6 years (2 years PM). One of the CXOs suggested to me (over a casual conversation) to consider doing an MBA from ISB or Ivy League colleges if I can afford a career break. 

I know that post-MBA might not see a huge jump in CTC but from a long-term perspective do you think it would be worth it? Will it open more avenues for growth?

Should I go for an MBA?

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I want to know the growth trajectory I should follow in the Finserv (NBFC) area as I would be joining Aditya Birla Capital as a Generalist.

When is the ideal time to switch jobs here and what are the growth opportunities here?

Growth opportunities in Finserv after MBA

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->The question is will a MBA help to make the switch or a jump easier...or having work ex and then going for MBA is better ?*
I'm an economics graduate (FRESHER) and currently working under 'growth and retention' having a decent exposure as the team is small...though I plan to switch from this role to PM.

WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE SOME INPUT ON THIS.

Career inputs

Product Marketing Manager

Hi guys, 
I have between 5-6 years of experience in engineering role (QA/Test automation). However over these years I have found the role to be unfulfilling due to the growth, impact and visibility. 
I have been considering going for a full time executive MBA (In India/Abroad) to switch into a PM/Strategy role. 
Wanted to understand if this is going to be really worth it, considering I will have high chances to start again at an entry level position? Or is this common to do post MBA?

Worth shifting into a PM role after 6-7 years of eng experience?

Hello!

I'm standing at a career crossroads and could really use some perspective.
Profile : 
-YOE-3yrs. 
-2 years in a technical role and
- 1year working as a Project manager in a well known MNC.
- Graduated from a well-known T-2 college engineering college. 

I've always wanted to be in a managerial role. I feel like I'd definitely do better in such a role, in the long run.

I'm considering going for an MBA at ISB, but – the idea of taking on a 45-lakh loan is giving me pause. Coming from a middle-class background, it's a significant financial commitment. 

Plus, the job outlook for Product roles is fuzzy, and I'm not entirely sold on the consulting scene either. 
The big question is whether an MBA from ISB would really pay off. 

If you've gone through a similar decision-making process or have insights, navigating a career shift post-MBA, or just general advice on making a call like this, I'd love to hear what you have to say.

ISB MBA WORTH IT?

Project Manager

How important is it to get an MBA for an overall network and growth perspective?
I have an experience of 3 years at a series A startup, I now feel my growth flatlining.
Would it be better if I go for an MBA or if I go to a different startup?

My profile is not the best in terms of grades (not bad either but 90% in 10th and 12th and 7 CGPA in college- BA Hons)  
Will ISB admit be possible given I crack a great GMAT score? I’m unsure if the Acads will hamper it.

Please upvote so that it reaches relevant folks for help. Thanks!

MBA for growth?

I’ve got a job as a fresher in HDFC as relationship manager, but I’ve no idea what they do or what my career will look like with this job. I’m a marketing student, always wanted a job in marketing and I don’t know how i’ll be able to work in a bank or in future will i be able to switch to marketing after working in bank?

What does a relationship manager actually does in a bank?

advise for growth/ further education

hey folks....

I did an MBA in 2009 from a tier 2 college. worked in startups and established companies in marketing and communications roles.

now hit a wall in terms of pay, growth and future prospects... thinking of doing a second mba or a data science course.

what do u guys think...

other info: I'm 39 years , and can't afford to stop working beyond a year.

need advice on future growth prospects

Business Development Manager

PS- I’m not an MBA and into Growth Strategy with 20lpa and 5yoe. Need solid and logical opinions on if I should consider an MBA?

Share thoughts on the importance of MBA for roles in Marketing and Growth?

Operations Manager

I work as a PM in a B2B SaaS startup and have an overall 4 years of experience all of which is in product management. Now, feeling a stagnant in growth and salary. I was wondering if I should try for an. MBA from IIMs or ISB?

My current package is around 36 LPA. I do not want to change my field and I like being a PM. Then does MBA make sense for me in long term?

Is MBA worth doing for me?

I have 6 years exp in fintech (analytics/ ops). What are some good places to consider for exec mba(preferably 1 year). Not so great score in my bachelor's >50% will that be a factor?

MBA suggestions

I have been in a job for 7-8 years in Corporate taxation in Big 4 and see no growth and passion. Now I want to transit to a new career line, my best step seems to be to do an MBA. What should be the best approach? Which kind of MBA? Is it realistic to do an MBA in India or can we dream abroad as well.

Alternatively I can start with CFA?

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