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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went to a top MBA ten years ago- I have been working on so many areas from operations, business development and strategy (was Director and VP).  I want to focus on one area (hopefully family friendly).  I wonder if any other MBAs moved towards other areas while still not losing all of the years of experience.   I'd love to work in an area that let's say we moved to timbukto I can still find work- not just large firms.  I'm open to additional classes/certification.. hoping it doesn't mean another 2 FT years for another Masters.  Thanks for all constructive feedback.[/quote]

First off, make use of your school's career office - since the recession, they have been also geared towards helping graduates in the same situation as you.  I went and got the CPA because I had a finance background so the needed course work was already done.  And the good thing is, CPAs are in demand with not as many as you think also having a top 15 school on their resume, which is the level where I went.

If this is not your interest, how about a smaller CPG company?  With ops and strategy, combined with the MBA, that might be an option.  I understand what you mean about not wanting the kind of position only found at large firms as these organizations really weed people out after the late 30's.
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OP here,  I did think about the CPA route.  I will call the grad school to find out but for what I'm reading in VA I need an accounting or finance major.  How long did it take you to work towards becoming a CPA and were you working at the time?[/b]

Sorry for the delayed answer, but I was out for a few days.  Each state has different requirements.  Yiou do not necessarily need an accounting or finance major, but what you do need is a certain number of combined credits in accounting/tax/audit/business law.  And again it varies by state.  Don't think you have to be a Virginia CPA just because you live in Virginia.  As long as you are not doing audits, who cares which state it is from.

It took me 12 months to pass all four parts and another two for references, state board meeting, etc.  I took a review course at a local college (met twice a week for about six hours total) and they refreshed and focused me on what I needed to know.  And yes, I was working in a job that involved travel and had one, small child.  Not the easiest situation, but I got my daughter excited about her dad passing and it went fast.
I'm open to other suggestions and appreciate all feeedback.[/quote][/quote]

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