It seems that somewhere half way from graduation to the 5 year reunion, the majority of MBAs I know go through a crisis.
Many have quitted the job they got right after graduation, some are in the process of quiting as we approach the 3rd year anniversary. An explanation could be the rush we felt upon graduation to get a job, anything to have an income, repay debts, etc. Some moved countries for personal reasons, others had children, and some simply got bored and want something else. The point is, change is the constant in the lives of most.
When talking to some of them I am often left with the impression that the MBA is more of a barrier than an enabler for them to achieve what they want. It seems that the degree limits their search to jobs in the corporate world, jobs in consulting, banking or industry. And yet, administration and management is needed in other fields too: education, health, the public sector, the cultural world, you name it.
Why not search there? Why not forget about the MBA and think about the whole package that comprises not only knowledge but also talents, experiences, personality, beliefs and values that somehow are incorporated in each of us? Is it insane to believe that professional fulfillment is tailor made and not a mold that fits all?
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