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My husband is working towards his MBA right now. He would never go on this website because, well, just because. Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone out there has had any luck finding a job with an MBA? We're hoping it will open up some doors for him-we are in the Detroit area and this economy is really tough right now....
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HMMM....
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I would think it would definitely be a strong asset to have an MBA. There are so many different areas of business it would be helpful in and there's always a market for business administration out there. The market is tough, but the more you have to offer, the more competitive you are. I think having an MBA will really help! Good luck!!
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Well, I've come to this conclusion: my hubby's MBA can only help him. He is such a bright, talented guy. If he can't get a job in Michigan, we will pick up and move.
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I'm sure he can find something. I know someone (here in Ohio) that has an MBA and has not found work. She has had it for a few years, and just recently was promoted from a housekeeper to a housekeeping supervisor. Don't let that detour you (him) though because she isn't really management material anyway! Wish him luck!
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MBA is a norm requirement now in many jobs. I would never go back in corporate snake pit had nuff after 17 years of swimming with sharks in sewage.
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I got an MBA a few years ago. I did not find it very useful in getting better jobs. It was seen as a positive thing but I think my experience was seen as more important. I think I would have got the jobs I got since then anyway. I do not regret doing it as it was actually fun. (I am a strange person). I would advise your husband to focus on exactly what sort of job he wants to get at the end of the MBA and try to get as much relevant experience, networking etc in before that to help the process. The course itself can be great for networking especially if the lecturers have good contacts. If your husband can get to know the relevant ones fairly well and maybe do some sort of applied research in the area he would like to work it will all go together to help his chances of getting where he wants to go. He has to be realistic though, the economy in the US is not great at the moment and he won't be doing himself any favors if he sets his sights on being CEO of a large mulitnational. (unless of course that is realistic).
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In UK what do you say to a guy with an MBA MA MSc or Phd easy

Yes I would like fries with that.
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