Comments on No Debt MBA: Money isn't the point

It is such a tough trade-off and there is always t...

2011-12-17T22:06:01.520-08:00

It is such a tough trade-off and there is always the fear that once you start going in one direction the other opportunities will no longer be on the table.

Yes, the degree you worked hard and sacrificed for...

2011-12-16T19:12:28.681-08:00

Yes, the degree you worked hard and sacrificed for will definitely help you continue your financial and job independence. You do not need to work for somebody else.
You started well by managing your finances responsibly instead of following the herd in their pursuit of consumerism.
Good luck in your self-employment. Perhaps you could volunteer some time to coach high schoolers in finance?

You're fortunate that money isn't the poin...

2011-12-06T08:49:22.431-08:00

You're fortunate that money isn't the point for you so you're not wedded to a traditional MBA graduate career path.

I think another issue, which you've highlighted here, is the impact your peers can have on informing your choices. A lot of my friends are unhappy in investment banking, consulting or accountancy roles a) because they wanted/needed high salaried careers and b) because they fell victim firstly to the recruiters and secondly to one another. In the end my friends convinced my other friends in the same circle about what constituted the 'right' career path. As a consequence many put their true aspirations to one side.

This has been one of my biggest concerns with gett...

2011-12-06T00:09:13.360-08:00

This has been one of my biggest concerns with getting an MBA--the possibility that I leverage myself out of the job that I want.
I'll be interested to see where you end up.

The MBA gives you choices, you can choose to work ...

2011-12-05T17:03:05.528-08:00

The MBA gives you choices, you can choose to work for yourself or one of the lucrative offers. It is up to you!

Yep. Financial freedom and peace is the biggest op...

2011-12-05T14:15:05.327-08:00

Yep. Financial freedom and peace is the biggest opportunity that anyone could ever give themselves. Stay strong, recruitment is a mind trap!