Should I go to Grad school or work in Global 500 now

nicespringgirl · Jul 13, 2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ebaines

As I suggested earlier - I vote for the job opportunity for a couple of years, then grad school. The experience will help you get into a better school. For B-schools in particular, they are looking for students with excellent experience post-undergrad. If you don't have 2 years or so of work experience, it will be tough to get into any of the better schools.

For Finance, MSF, is not part of MBA, I wonder if they prefer new undergraduates?

It'd be perfect for MBA, but I am not quite sure about Master of Science in Finance.

Any idea? THank you

ordinaryguy · Jul 13, 2007, 05:23 PM

Honestly, I don't think it matters much which you do first. If you like this job prospect and want to do that for a couple of years before grad school, go for it. They might even pay for grad school when you get ready to go.

I worked for a Fortune 500 company for a couple of years after my undergrad degree. The reason I went back to school was that I figured out I wasn't really an organization man and grad school seemed like more fun than working. I didn't mind being poor, so it worked out well.

Wondergirl · Jul 13, 2007, 05:47 PM

My son graduated from college, eventually got a job with a global 500 company, and with their coverage of tuition, was able to earn three master's degrees by taking evening classes and doing distance learning (computer). Needless to say, he has progressed in the company.

Does this company that is interested in you pay tuition for employees? You could do the same thing my son did.

oneguyinohio · Nov 14, 2007, 10:22 PM

I'd vote for the job experience for a few years. You can always go back to grad school later. So what if you have to live at a lower financial level when or if you decide to return to school. It happens all the time, and often for reasons outside of your control. If you have the job experience, that will always be a plus on your resume. You may decide to never return to grad school, but if you do, there are always loans available if you choose to use them with the idea to get an even better job down the road. Do a good job, and the employer might even finance your grad school for you in order to keep you with them after you finish the degree... Professional experience is often better on a resume than a lot of college courses...

MENGE · Nov 16, 2007, 08:20 AM

I have reasoned your question out. Remember as you say in your while working they will train you,for me this is a star to your career particulary if you are majoring in any of the business subjects/courses. In higher studies you enjoy and sythesize better when you have hands-on exprience. I have been working and studying, I assure you I have enjoyed every minute of the practical exprience from working.
On the the other hand going to graduate school will open more and better opportunities for even wonderful avenues with a prospect of higher pay and better working conditions.
Why should you be thinking of grants after two years or so of working? I perceive if only you have poor planning. Anyway I can offer to give free financial planning assistance(if you choose to take the job) and definitely if you choose. The ball squarely remains in your court, the decision is yours, advice is ours.

MENGE · Nov 16, 2007, 08:21 AM

I have reasoned your question out. Remember as you say in your while working they will train you,for me this is a star to your career particulary if you are majoring in any of the business subjects/courses. In higher studies you enjoy and sythesize better when you have hands-on exprience. I have been working and studying, I assure you I have enjoyed every minute of the practical exprience from working.
On the the other hand going to graduate school will open more and better opportunities for even wonderful avenues with a prospect of higher pay and better working conditions.
Why should you be thinking of grants after two years or so of working? I perceive if only
You have poor planning. Anyway I can offer to give free financial planning assistance(if you choose to take the job) and definitely if you choose. The ball squarely remains in your court, the decision is yours, advice is ours.

Silas

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