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Updated on: 29 Jul 2013, 02:42
Originally posted by penguinman on 29 Mar 2012, 20:46.
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Hello Everyone,
I need advise about where to go next in my life because I am stuck!
First to preface this with a little background:
Major: Aerospace Engineer
Now while I was in undergrad, my father had cancer and had to go through a lot of treatments and I was having financial trouble getting enough money for school. I took a "scholarship" of sorts, called the SMART Scholarship. This program had paid for the last two years of my UG and my 1 year of Graduate studies, the only stipulation being I would have to serve with a US government entity for 3 years. I will be starting the position with the government this summer, however thinking forward 3 years I want an MBA from a top 15 school, preferably top 10. I am currently thinking about trying to pay back all of the money the government has given me, i.e. tuition, monthly stipends, etc. or should I stick it out with the government and apply after 2 years of working as a civilian engineer for the government. From my previous two summer internships, working with the government has almost nothing to do with business and it is very hard to cut through red-tape to push projects which may help improve efficiency. Also I would like to mention that my salary is comparably MUCH LOWER than that of a similarly suited student as in 20% lower.
Basically it comes down to this should I stick it out with the government, should I try to apply for other job prospects even though it is not really job hiring season have a $170k debt on my hands for five years, or should I work with them for 1.5 years and then try and find a job? Any help would be appreciated!
I need advise about where to go next in my life because I am stuck!
First to preface this with a little background:
Major: Aerospace Engineer
Now while I was in undergrad, my father had cancer and had to go through a lot of treatments and I was having financial trouble getting enough money for school. I took a "scholarship" of sorts, called the SMART Scholarship. This program had paid for the last two years of my UG and my 1 year of Graduate studies, the only stipulation being I would have to serve with a US government entity for 3 years. I will be starting the position with the government this summer, however thinking forward 3 years I want an MBA from a top 15 school, preferably top 10. I am currently thinking about trying to pay back all of the money the government has given me, i.e. tuition, monthly stipends, etc. or should I stick it out with the government and apply after 2 years of working as a civilian engineer for the government. From my previous two summer internships, working with the government has almost nothing to do with business and it is very hard to cut through red-tape to push projects which may help improve efficiency. Also I would like to mention that my salary is comparably MUCH LOWER than that of a similarly suited student as in 20% lower.
Basically it comes down to this should I stick it out with the government, should I try to apply for other job prospects even though it is not really job hiring season have a $170k debt on my hands for five years, or should I work with them for 1.5 years and then try and find a job? Any help would be appreciated!
29 Mar 2012, 23:43
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What does flying an F-18 have to do with business? What does teach for america have to do with business? What does being a Navy SEAL have to do with business?
Probably not much at first glance, but business schools accept 100's of applicants each year with this type of WE. Just because what you will be doing for the next three years isn't in the business field doesn't mean you can't get in to a top ten program. Business schools are looking for leaders, and you can define yourself as a leader working for the government just as easily as you can doing anything else. If anything, I would argue that your unique experiences will be an advantage to you as long as you tell your story intelligently.
Probably not much at first glance, but business schools accept 100's of applicants each year with this type of WE. Just because what you will be doing for the next three years isn't in the business field doesn't mean you can't get in to a top ten program. Business schools are looking for leaders, and you can define yourself as a leader working for the government just as easily as you can doing anything else. If anything, I would argue that your unique experiences will be an advantage to you as long as you tell your story intelligently.
30 Mar 2012, 04:40
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I agree with you have said but wouldn't being part of a larger organization give me a better chance of being recognized at a top 10 MBA program?
