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24 May 2017, 08:45
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Ok so...here's my situation:
- My significant other and I have been together since sophomore year of college (about 7 years now) but the last 3 have been long distance because of the jobs that we got post undergrad were in different cities. Perfect jobs for each of us but not so perfect location wise.
- It has therefore been 3 years since we lived together
- Current plan is the SO will be moving to wherever I get into school. The timing will be right for him to do something new since he's been in his current role for almost two years and all of the schools I'm applying to are also located in cities where his industry has a significant presence.
- We kind of don't really want to do the above without being sure the living together would work out given how long we have been living a part (we're super risk adverse) and obviously if it didn't work out he would be the most negatively affected because he's the one who would be uprooting his life since I am going to bschool no matter what.
So, I am thinking that I submit my applications and secure my recommendations and then take on a 6-8 month contract position in his city for the time period between submitting applications and attending school. That way we have 6-8 months of living together before we move. I already have a contact to get a job there. I would be looking to move between December-Feb. So after Round 1 is over but in the middle of Round 2....how risky is this for my applications? Especially if I don't get it Round 1 and I am possibly at a new job during Round 2 interviews?
Second, I have already thought about what I would do if I didn't get in anywhere. I would be ok with it to be honest. I am ready for something new and to move to a new city regardless of whether that is for school or a different job. I am mostly worried about that awkward explanation in a Round 2 interview....
- My significant other and I have been together since sophomore year of college (about 7 years now) but the last 3 have been long distance because of the jobs that we got post undergrad were in different cities. Perfect jobs for each of us but not so perfect location wise.
- It has therefore been 3 years since we lived together
- Current plan is the SO will be moving to wherever I get into school. The timing will be right for him to do something new since he's been in his current role for almost two years and all of the schools I'm applying to are also located in cities where his industry has a significant presence.
- We kind of don't really want to do the above without being sure the living together would work out given how long we have been living a part (we're super risk adverse) and obviously if it didn't work out he would be the most negatively affected because he's the one who would be uprooting his life since I am going to bschool no matter what.
So, I am thinking that I submit my applications and secure my recommendations and then take on a 6-8 month contract position in his city for the time period between submitting applications and attending school. That way we have 6-8 months of living together before we move. I already have a contact to get a job there. I would be looking to move between December-Feb. So after Round 1 is over but in the middle of Round 2....how risky is this for my applications? Especially if I don't get it Round 1 and I am possibly at a new job during Round 2 interviews?
Second, I have already thought about what I would do if I didn't get in anywhere. I would be ok with it to be honest. I am ready for something new and to move to a new city regardless of whether that is for school or a different job. I am mostly worried about that awkward explanation in a Round 2 interview....
24 May 2017, 12:22
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I am thinking that I submit my applications and secure my recommendations and then take on a 6-8 month contract position in his city for the time period between submitting applications and attending school.
If you leave your current job and take a contract position after submitting the applications and suppose you get called for interview, there will be questions on your current job/position, and on the industry you are working in. It could be an embarrassing situation if interviewer comes to know that you are no more working with the company/people that you stated in your application or from whom you got recommendation letters. Interviewer may want to know reasons behind this sudden job change and if you don't provide concrete reason then it may negatively impact your candidacy.
25 May 2017, 07:04
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Ok so...here's my situation:
Hi HBSorBust91. Let me address your important question below.
- My significant other and I have been together since sophomore year of college (about 7 years now) but the last 3 have been long distance because of the jobs that we got post undergrad were in different cities. Perfect jobs for each of us but not so perfect location wise.
- It has therefore been 3 years since we lived together
- Current plan is the SO will be moving to wherever I get into school. The timing will be right for him to do something new since he's been in his current role for almost two years and all of the schools I'm applying to are also located in cities where his industry has a significant presence.
- We kind of don't really want to do the above without being sure the living together would work out given how long we have been living a part (we're super risk adverse) and obviously if it didn't work out he would be the most negatively affected because he's the one who would be uprooting his life since I am going to bschool no matter what.
So, I am thinking that I submit my applications and secure my recommendations and then take on a 6-8 month contract position in his city for the time period between submitting applications and attending school. That way we have 6-8 months of living together before we move. I already have a contact to get a job there. I would be looking to move between December-Feb. So after Round 1 is over but in the middle of Round 2....how risky is this for my applications? Especially if I don't get it Round 1 and I am possibly at a new job during Round 2 interviews? A little awkward for R2 if you are not in for R1. Can you possibly ask your current job if you can just work remotely for 6 mos?
Second, I have already thought about what I would do if I didn't get in anywhere. I would be ok with it to be honest. I am ready for something new and to move to a new city regardless of whether that is for school or a different job. I am mostly worried about that awkward explanation in a Round 2 interview....
It would be best if you apply R1 and get your results in Dec and then in Dec when you know your status reassess. It is not ideal to switch jobs in the middle of applying but it sometimes does happen so just be sure you explain it. The reason you have here is more personal and probably not what I would lead with in converstation with B schools. I would focus on what I wanted to learn in the new city/role and how that helps me get closer to my post MBA goal. As long as you can explain that- and if all else is strong- then I think that is best option. However, I would try to get IN first and then do what ever you want from Jan- school start in August! Hi HBSorBust91. Let me address your important question below.
- My significant other and I have been together since sophomore year of college (about 7 years now) but the last 3 have been long distance because of the jobs that we got post undergrad were in different cities. Perfect jobs for each of us but not so perfect location wise.
- It has therefore been 3 years since we lived together
- Current plan is the SO will be moving to wherever I get into school. The timing will be right for him to do something new since he's been in his current role for almost two years and all of the schools I'm applying to are also located in cities where his industry has a significant presence.
- We kind of don't really want to do the above without being sure the living together would work out given how long we have been living a part (we're super risk adverse) and obviously if it didn't work out he would be the most negatively affected because he's the one who would be uprooting his life since I am going to bschool no matter what.
So, I am thinking that I submit my applications and secure my recommendations and then take on a 6-8 month contract position in his city for the time period between submitting applications and attending school. That way we have 6-8 months of living together before we move. I already have a contact to get a job there. I would be looking to move between December-Feb. So after Round 1 is over but in the middle of Round 2....how risky is this for my applications? Especially if I don't get it Round 1 and I am possibly at a new job during Round 2 interviews? A little awkward for R2 if you are not in for R1. Can you possibly ask your current job if you can just work remotely for 6 mos?
Second, I have already thought about what I would do if I didn't get in anywhere. I would be ok with it to be honest. I am ready for something new and to move to a new city regardless of whether that is for school or a different job. I am mostly worried about that awkward explanation in a Round 2 interview....
