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[quote=Anonymous]Prior poster here that mentioned my "traditional brick and mortar MBA".

To tell the truth, I have this nagging feeling that it was not worth it, even as a way to make up for a political science degree.

I think it helped me get my first job, but it wasn't so essential that I couldn't have gotten another job without it.  After that - no benefit whatsoever.

The biggest price was the 2 full years not in the workforce right after college.  The opportunity cost there was huge.

If I had gone to a top tier MBA program and wanted to work for McKinsey or Bain, sure.  But it was at a solid but not outstanding state university.  No Bains or McKinseys were recruiting there.

So never forget that opportunity cost - the cost of not doing X while getting an MBA.  That "X" could be doing another training program, networking, or even things like going to the gym, spending time with family, or training a great dog.  All those are things not done if you pursue a degree program that has limited or no benefit.[/quote]

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