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Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools?

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Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 11:37
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Just as I was dealing with issues in GMAT prep, I believe I may have to make a firm decision with regard to my employment. My mother has fallen sick and needs attention and care at home. She will also be undergoing a surgery in 1-2 weeks and I may be tied up with her post-operative care at home. My organisation doesn't seem to be keen to allow me that unpaid time off from work (which is understandable) to care for my mother and I may have to resign to take care of things back at home. I work as a chef manager with a leading hotel brand in India and am aiming to apply to IIM A/B/C and ISB this year. Initially planned to apply in round 1, but that seems a far fetched goal and I have adjusted my plans accordingly to apply in round 2 which I believe will be able to do. I am a hopeless optimistic and considering that even if push comes to shove and I have to resign, I can manage to plan work at home effectively to allow for more time for GMAT prep thereby leading to a higher score but am anxious about not being employed at the time of application. Can someone help me understand the consequences involved here?
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Re: Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 12:10
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atialokkumar28:

I am so sorry to hear you are going through this dilemma. Best wishes from all of us.

As for your application, there is absolutely no requirement to be presently employed at the time you submit. It's entirely understandable in a situation such as yours where you might have to take a hiatus from work. The schools will understand this as long as you note it in the optional essay. In addition to explaining your situation, you should have a forward-looking approach about what you plan to do when you are in a position to work again. The schools will want to see you bounce back from adversity.

At the end of the day, mental and physical health often have to come before other matters. Don't layer on more stress. Do what's best for yourself and let the process play itself out.

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Re: Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 12:15
Will it not make getting a recommendation letter difficult?

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Re: Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 12:19
atrip009 wrote:
Will it not make getting a recommendation letter difficult?

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I think I will be ale to get that from my current supervisor who has retired after 35 years of service last week. That doesn't seem to be an issue so far!
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Re: Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 12:25
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I am so sorry to hear you are going through this dilemma. Best wishes from all of us.

As for your application, there is absolutely no requirement to be presently employed at the time you submit. It's entirely understandable in a situation such as yours where you might have to take a hiatus from work. The schools will understand this as long as you note it in the optional essay. In addition to explaining your situation, you should have a forward-looking approach about what you plan to do when you are in a position to work again. The schools will want to see you bounce back from adversity.

At the end of the day, mental and physical health often have to come before other matters. Don't layer on more stress. Do what's best for yourself and let the process play itself out.

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Thank you so much for your kind words and that insight! I know that technically I don't have to be employed but again it's a technicality. Does ISB have an optional essay as an option which I can utilize to explain these extenuating circumstances? I do believe that my 7 years' worth of experience shouldn't be brushed off completely for something out of my control. I also don't wanna give up on my dream of gong to a business school. It's equally important for my mother as well and I am not giving up! I am yet to discuss things with HR again day after tomorrow and hope to find a solution and if not then I am afraid I shall have to resign. Nonetheless thank you so much!!! :please:
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Re: Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 12:34
At a personal level, I have not disclosed to my employer that I have been preparing for GMAT. Recently some significant work has come my way, it is good for my development so I couldn’t say no. Really anxious how my employer might react when I approach him for recommendation letters, haha!!

Settling into the role demands some good time and the bosses have been investing in me, I am in such a dilemma right now 😓

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Re: Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 12:47
atrip009 wrote:
At a personal level, I have not disclosed to my employer that I have been preparing for GMAT. Recently some significant work has come my way, it is good for my development so I couldn’t say no. Really anxious how my employer might react when I approach him for recommendation letters, haha!!

Settling into the role demands some good time and the bosses have been investing in me, I am in such a dilemma right now 😓

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I haven't disclosed that to mine either but having worked with this guy for more than 3 years now I can safely conclude that LoR shouldn't be a concern! All the best to both of us!!!
May the Force be with us all during these unprecedented times!!!
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Re: Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 12:52
All the best man. wishing a successful surgery and speedy recovery to your mom 🙏

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Re: Is continued employment a requisite to apply to b-shools? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 13:40
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All the best man. wishing a successful surgery and speedy recovery to your mom 🙏

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