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22 Nov 2023, 23:29
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Hey guys,
This is something that has been eating away at me for quite some time now (probably for many of you in the past or presently facing the same).
Let me give you a bit of background of myself:
I am a business graduate from Manipal University (BBA) specialized in Financial Markets. I have now worked at Goldman Sachs for about 6 years now (still there) in the Operations Division.
I am currently thinking about leaving my job for a gap year to study for my GMAT and join a 1 year MBA college like ISB or IIM. I also plan on focusing more on my health which has been terrible for all these 6 years and start practicing MMA (I am a Black Belt in Karate and want to get back into the martial arts as I really miss it).
I have tried studying for the GMAT while being employed but for some reason I am either not motivated enough or just cannot reduce my quality of work at my job while studying at the same time. That’s just not the person I am. Also, to be fair, I am so drained out of energy after working 70+ hours a week (Murthy sir would be proud), that I just do not have the mental energy to do anything after.
Please tell me if you think leaving my job to study for GMAT is the right decision or not. Also, what sort of roles would suite best for my profile post MBA?
My reasons to do an MBA is to get a much higher pay (obvious) as I believe I am getting grossly underpaid for my current role and also I think I might like a good change in my work as I currently just put out fires with every issue that comes along way, but want to start doing some quality work with spending more time on one business problem rather than spending my limited time on 100s of them at the same time.
Sorry for the long post but need help.
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This is something that has been eating away at me for quite some time now (probably for many of you in the past or presently facing the same).
Let me give you a bit of background of myself:
I am a business graduate from Manipal University (BBA) specialized in Financial Markets. I have now worked at Goldman Sachs for about 6 years now (still there) in the Operations Division.
I am currently thinking about leaving my job for a gap year to study for my GMAT and join a 1 year MBA college like ISB or IIM. I also plan on focusing more on my health which has been terrible for all these 6 years and start practicing MMA (I am a Black Belt in Karate and want to get back into the martial arts as I really miss it).
I have tried studying for the GMAT while being employed but for some reason I am either not motivated enough or just cannot reduce my quality of work at my job while studying at the same time. That’s just not the person I am. Also, to be fair, I am so drained out of energy after working 70+ hours a week (Murthy sir would be proud), that I just do not have the mental energy to do anything after.
Please tell me if you think leaving my job to study for GMAT is the right decision or not. Also, what sort of roles would suite best for my profile post MBA?
My reasons to do an MBA is to get a much higher pay (obvious) as I believe I am getting grossly underpaid for my current role and also I think I might like a good change in my work as I currently just put out fires with every issue that comes along way, but want to start doing some quality work with spending more time on one business problem rather than spending my limited time on 100s of them at the same time.
Sorry for the long post but need help.
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22 Nov 2023, 23:37
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SubhashKmth
Yep..you would be Murthy Sir's poster boy SubhashKmth
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No, it is not the right decision, for many reasons:
i) You would unnecessarily have a gap in your profile that you have to defend at the time of application
ii) GMAT (especially the GMAT Focus) is an exam that does not require full-time mugging. It's just not that kind of an exam
iii) 95% of people are unhappy with their current jobs (for various reasons), but continue to work in those jobs, until they find a better one.
So, you need to get a good GMAT score and also keep Murthy Sir happy. Tough ask, I understand.
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22 Nov 2023, 23:58
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SubhashKmth
I completely understand how tough it is to balance studying for the GMAT with such long working hours. It's a common challenge many candidates face. However, quitting your job solely for GMAT preparation might not be the best move. The GMAT, while important, isn't necessarily as demanding as it seems. The key is to dedicate just one focused hour each day to your studies and 4-5 hours on weekends. Consistency is crucial here. Once you get into the rhythm of studying daily for a month, you'll likely find it easier to manage your time and maintain motivation.
Remember, it's more about the consistency and ability to manage your work along with your studies rather than having lots of free time. From my experience, even if you quit your job, you might still struggle with motivation if you're not able to establish a disciplined study routine while working. Give this approach a try before making any major decisions. You might surprise yourself with what you can achieve even with a hectic schedule!
