What they don't tell you before joining a B-school is, that everyone is unique, with varied talents, and one should pick subjects in class and companies during placements very objectively, not depending on which day they choose to interview candidates on campus. A Day 0 company is not everyone's cup of tea, and a Day 5 firm may very well be your dream company. Having gotten placed in laterals, I was stuck in a rut, not knowing whether I should continue with the offer in hand or start looking for lesser-paying but my dream jobs in publishing and writing.
Of course, I took the job. And of course, it sucked.
I was at my lowest point professionally, and I didn't know how to escape. With friends doing well in their chosen streams, I felt like a misfit - at my job and in life. I regretted the past seven years of my life, especially the day I gave up on media. I wasn't made to be working in the corporate world, but there I was. What hurts most is when you feel your dream slipping away, slowly but surely, out of your grasp, and you know that it's probably impossible to get it back.
For anyone reading this, I just want you to understand that an MBA is not the be all and end all of your career. In most cases, it is just a education-gap filler. I know everyone wants a hefty pay package, but if it comes at the expense of your dreams, then it's not worth it. Nothing in life is. People discount the value of satisfaction and the sheer joy of working towards one's dreams, and realise it much later, but eventually they do. Perspective comes at a cost. Don't let that cost be your happiness.
The author is an alumna of IIM Indore.
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Sushant Khare
Money is not the answer. Glad you shared your experiences, anonymous.
8 Jun 2019, 08.17 PM
Tushar Kumar
Sad to see that u lacked guts all through your life. And when you found some guts to write this u couldn't find any guts to even accept that this happened with you. What a loser what a faltu really.
9 Jun 2019, 02.25 PM
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shivani dahake
I am an mba aspirant looking for some cool ideas and tricks regarding exams
He did realised it i really hope he is somewhere living his dreams
13 Jun 2019, 10.30 PM |
sayali lonare
I'm an MBA aspirant want to pursue MBA from reputed institute in India after getting work experience of 3-4years.
It is really important to share your own thoughts and you explained it really well. It was your experience and hope someday you find your dream come true
14 Jun 2019, 10.01 AM