Thanks Ivan for creating this video. I am wondering If I can get your thoughts on this: - I have been working for over 10 years and have been feeling stuck in my career. - During coffee chats, I was suggested to consider MBA or MS Computer Science (I don't have an undergrad in CS but saw there are some bridging programs out there for those who don't). Wondering what do you think about MBA vs MS Computer Science? - I think MS is usually for those who usually have around 2 years of work experience but may not be appropriate for those with more work experience. - I think with MS CS one tends to become a software developer writing code. Pays well but just writing code. - With MBA people usually tend to go into 3 buckets (consulting, IB/financial services & tech). My perception is that the work life balance of consulting/financial services isn't great and also getting there in mid 30s is tough but tech (product management seems to be the most popular role in tech post MBA, though the current tech economy isn't great with layoffs) seems more open with better work life balance. Also, for MBA it seems it's more geared towards people with 4-6 years of experience & in their 20s. Not sure what's for me. Still researching.
@@ivanlesso I feel afraid/insecure I don't have marketable skills, network & my experience is my niche down to my employer's process, tools, etc. Ideally would like to be marketable & be in a position where I can get high paying jobs to provide for my family. Job security is when I can find another job and I feel I am not there yet which makes me feel anxious. I feel I am not sure what I am doing with my career and want to have opportunities/options in life. Some people suggested an MBA/MS CS can provide that.
Thanks Ivan for creating this video.
I am wondering If I can get your thoughts on this:
- I have been working for over 10 years and have been feeling stuck in my career.
- During coffee chats, I was suggested to consider MBA or MS Computer Science (I don't have an undergrad in CS but saw there are some bridging programs out there for those who don't).
Wondering what do you think about MBA vs MS Computer Science?
- I think MS is usually for those who usually have around 2 years of work experience but may not be appropriate for those with more work experience.
- I think with MS CS one tends to become a software developer writing code. Pays well but just writing code.
- With MBA people usually tend to go into 3 buckets (consulting, IB/financial services & tech). My perception is that the work life balance of consulting/financial services isn't great and also getting there in mid 30s is tough but tech (product management seems to be the most popular role in tech post MBA, though the current tech economy isn't great with layoffs) seems more open with better work life balance.
Also, for MBA it seems it's more geared towards people with 4-6 years of experience & in their 20s. Not sure what's for me. Still researching.
Jaime - why do you feel stuck? What is your ideal scenario in the next several years that will make you happy?
@@ivanlesso I feel afraid/insecure I don't have marketable skills, network & my experience is my niche down to my employer's process, tools, etc. Ideally would like to be marketable & be in a position where I can get high paying jobs to provide for my family. Job security is when I can find another job and I feel I am not there yet which makes me feel anxious. I feel I am not sure what I am doing with my career and want to have opportunities/options in life. Some people suggested an MBA/MS CS can provide that.
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