Career Options for 32+ candidates

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Hello everyone, Just wanted to get other's opinions on the career options that remain open for 32+ candidates. I am talking about options in the "career-switch" domain. I understand that a person with prior consulting experience can become a consultant post-MBA even if he is graduating at the age of 36

Based on mbaover30's blog (https://mbaover30.com/) and his podcast (https://www.touchmba.com/31-application- ... mit-sloan/), I gather that consulting and IB are out of question. What options do remain open? Would love to hear your views! Best,

brandon432 · Answer

I know several 31-32 year old's going to BB banks or MBB after school, although most of them are veterans, which is why they started their MBA a bit later.

cognizant2001 · Answer

Thanks, Brandon432. I am a bit concerned about being able to balance work (in IB/consulting) with other priorities (that come with age, kids etc :-D

). Would you happen to know what careers older candidates pursued that helped them balance work and life? I know, I am asking bit open-ended question but would love to hear insights. Bets,

brandon432 · Answer

Regardless of age, people who want fewer working hours typically opt for corporate roles. Many companies openly advertise that you're unlikely to see more than 45-50 hours/week in ops, marketing, finance, strategy, brand/product management, etc. This is true across many industries. I also know plenty of folks with spouses and kids that are going in to consulting. You're correct that it's somewhat more rare for IB.

cognizant2001 · Answer

Thanks buddy! Do you know what kind of starting salaries and career growth these fields (ops, marketing, finance, strategy, brand/product management) see? I guess, I am asking a very broad question, but any data would be helpful :wink:

I have seen very few friends who have gone into consulting at 34-35 age and still managed pretty well. One of my friends is working on some long term project and does very little travel .. he got kind of a great deal :-D

brandon432 · Answer

Corporate salaries vary quite a bit with the function of the role, industry, and your office location. Most programs publish their employment reports. Spend a few minutes Googling and you'll find a lot of data.

phlaym39 · Answer

Try glassdoor.com for salary ranges, job reviews, by area

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