axion1565 wrote:
I think that it would count against you in your situation if you do not have your current supervisor write a letter of recommendation. In the least, if your supervisor submits a recommendation, adcom will know that your supervisor supports your decision to earn your MBA part-time.
If you really are capable of putting your MBA to good use, your supervisor should recognize that and support your decision to earn your MBA. If you don't have a recommendation from your current supervisor, adcom will have a bunch of questions like "Why did this person take this job if his/her supervisor doesn't support him/her?". You are in a good position since you already have two meaningful recommendations, a third from you current supervisor won't hurt.
It sounds like the first thing you need to do is have the "I want to earn my MBA" conversation with your supervisor. If you want to earn your MBA and your supervisor doesn't know, how do you expect to move up into the position that you want to be in? If your current supervisor doesn't support your decision then it would be better to find a new job soon. And you shouldn't worry about being a bother to anyone. You should have a professional relationship with your supervisor and your supervisor will most likely write a favorable recommendation for you since having your MBA will be beneficial to the company.
You bring up good points..and yes, I definitely need to have the conversation about "I want to earn my MBA", something I mentioned during the interview process but have not followed up since. I was hoping to get the admit and then bring it up.
While an MBA will benefit the company, the goal is finally to benefit me I don't think his reco will demonstrate that this will be helpful to the company. I need to give this some thought as you definitely bring up good questions that the adcom might have. No feeling very relieved again...