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09 Jul 2021, 12:18
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Hi GMAT Club,
This post is for career advice but my stats may be relevant so I am including them: 24 y/o white male, 337 GRE, 3.85 GPA from a highly rated liberal arts school. Aiming to apply Fall 2022 for Kellogg, Booth, Foster, Yale, and Wharton.
After undergrad I worked for 6 months as a PPC manager (which I hated) making 80k, then switched to dealing poker for two years where I'm making 110-120k depending on tips. The catch is that I'm already at the peak of my earning potential as a poker dealer and I think I will feel stagnant if I deal cards for the rest of my life.
Today I got a job offer to be a project manager at a small A/B testing company that works with blue chip clients (major US Sports leagues, FAANG, etc.) The owner said he can't justify paying more than 50k to an inexperienced PM like me but the work seems exciting and would give me a chance to demonstrate leadership and impact for MBA apps.
How much would a year of experience at a job like this improve my MBA apps? My post MBA goals are either an LDP or a job in non-technical marketing (CPG)
Could I include strong LORs as a part of the negotiation process? Is this too early to tell a new employer I plan to leave in 2 years for an MBA?
Is there a way to demonstrate leadership and impact as a poker dealer to be competitive for schools like Kellogg, Booth and Wharton? I wouldn't take a "promotion" as my casino supervisors are paid terribly and overworked.
Thank you for your thoughts, this is a really important decision so I want to make sure I get it right.
This post is for career advice but my stats may be relevant so I am including them: 24 y/o white male, 337 GRE, 3.85 GPA from a highly rated liberal arts school. Aiming to apply Fall 2022 for Kellogg, Booth, Foster, Yale, and Wharton.
After undergrad I worked for 6 months as a PPC manager (which I hated) making 80k, then switched to dealing poker for two years where I'm making 110-120k depending on tips. The catch is that I'm already at the peak of my earning potential as a poker dealer and I think I will feel stagnant if I deal cards for the rest of my life.
Today I got a job offer to be a project manager at a small A/B testing company that works with blue chip clients (major US Sports leagues, FAANG, etc.) The owner said he can't justify paying more than 50k to an inexperienced PM like me but the work seems exciting and would give me a chance to demonstrate leadership and impact for MBA apps.
How much would a year of experience at a job like this improve my MBA apps? My post MBA goals are either an LDP or a job in non-technical marketing (CPG)
Could I include strong LORs as a part of the negotiation process? Is this too early to tell a new employer I plan to leave in 2 years for an MBA?
Is there a way to demonstrate leadership and impact as a poker dealer to be competitive for schools like Kellogg, Booth and Wharton? I wouldn't take a "promotion" as my casino supervisors are paid terribly and overworked.
Thank you for your thoughts, this is a really important decision so I want to make sure I get it right.
11 Jul 2021, 06:40
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Pokerhauntus:
Thanks for reaching out to the community! This is such an interesting batch of questions.
Q: How much would a year of experience at a job like this improve my MBA apps? My post MBA goals are either an LDP or a job in non-technical marketing (CPG)
A: I think it would. It would demonstrate that you are ready to come back to the "fold" as far as a more traditional job is concerned. The AdComs might be more reassured of your long-term career potential seriousness this way. You would just need to explain the transitions in your pre-MBA journey appropriately.
Q: Could I include strong LORs as a part of the negotiation process? Is this too early to tell a new employer I plan to leave in 2 years for an MBA?
A: How would you negotiate a strong LOR? That seems a bit odd. I would also not necessarily indicate your plans to leave upfront. It would make you a "lame duck" of sorts on the job. I would - to borrow a poker expression here - hold your cards close to your chest as for your MBA plans.
Q: Is there a way to demonstrate leadership and impact as a poker dealer to be competitive for schools like Kellogg, Booth and Wharton? I wouldn't take a "promotion" as my casino supervisors are paid terribly and overworked.
A: I suppose there could be. I would need to learn more about your experience. You would be surprised how creative one can be when discussing matters like leadership even in unconventional roles or sectors.
In short, your profile has its unique advantages in that it is truly out of the box; however, if a strategy not executed perfectly it could really be a flop. Please reach out to us at Admissionado if you think we can be of help and you'd like to discuss your background in more detail.
https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
Thanks for reaching out to the community! This is such an interesting batch of questions.
Q: How much would a year of experience at a job like this improve my MBA apps? My post MBA goals are either an LDP or a job in non-technical marketing (CPG)
A: I think it would. It would demonstrate that you are ready to come back to the "fold" as far as a more traditional job is concerned. The AdComs might be more reassured of your long-term career potential seriousness this way. You would just need to explain the transitions in your pre-MBA journey appropriately.
Q: Could I include strong LORs as a part of the negotiation process? Is this too early to tell a new employer I plan to leave in 2 years for an MBA?
A: How would you negotiate a strong LOR? That seems a bit odd. I would also not necessarily indicate your plans to leave upfront. It would make you a "lame duck" of sorts on the job. I would - to borrow a poker expression here - hold your cards close to your chest as for your MBA plans.
Q: Is there a way to demonstrate leadership and impact as a poker dealer to be competitive for schools like Kellogg, Booth and Wharton? I wouldn't take a "promotion" as my casino supervisors are paid terribly and overworked.
A: I suppose there could be. I would need to learn more about your experience. You would be surprised how creative one can be when discussing matters like leadership even in unconventional roles or sectors.
In short, your profile has its unique advantages in that it is truly out of the box; however, if a strategy not executed perfectly it could really be a flop. Please reach out to us at Admissionado if you think we can be of help and you'd like to discuss your background in more detail.
https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
