Losing Your Job because of MBA

I'm actually in a similar situation. At a smaller company and if anyone outside of my boss found out, I would also be "let go". I was going to give them plenty of time to find a replacement with a month or two notice, but my boss told me to keep it to two weeks because they have a history of making people leave right away once they give a notice.

Can also cost you a bonus if you typically get one. I was very secure in my job so it wasnt an issue but for everyone in a situation like mine, I know someone that didnt tell their employer until July.

You're exactly right River - I'm in that very position. My year end bonus is determined in December, with payment four weeks later in January. So, it is very difficult for me to tell my employer about MBA plans and hence I am using my previous employer as a rec.

I'm in a similar situation. While I am secure in my position, and have received positive performance feedback, I am still keeping my MBA intentions quiet from the partners. It sounds as though the partnership has the intention of promoting me to management this next year, so I have somewhat of a dilemma. On one hand, if I find out I have been accepted to one of my target MBA programs in Dec./Jan., I could give my employer advanced notice that I will be leaving in August, hence allowing them to promote somebody who may stick around longer. On the other hand, if I wait until after I get promoted, I would essentially have to give notice within weeks of being promoted to manager. But, management would probably look better when recruiting during school...I'm not sure what I will do if put in that situation.