9 Shocking Reasons You Should NOT Get an MBA - Watch This Before You Waste $200K!

Thinking About Getting an MBA? Watch This First! | 9 Reasons You Might NOT Need an MBA

Hey everyone, it’s Adrian! 👋 Are you considering getting an MBA but aren’t sure if it’s worth the time, money, and effort? In this video, I break down 9 reasons why you might want to think twice before pursuing an MBA. From student loans and lost income to job relevance and degree prestige, I cover everything you need to know before making this major career decision.

💡 What you’ll learn in this video:

How an MBA affects your salary and compensation
Why school rankings matter more than you think
The real cost of student loans and time commitment
Whether an MBA is relevant to your career goals
How the MBA network and prestige may (or may not) help you
…and much more!

If you’re trying to figure out whether an MBA is the right path for you, this video will give you a realistic perspective so you can make a smart choice.

🎯 Perfect for:
Aspiring MBA students
Professionals considering career growth
Anyone weighing the ROI of higher education

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00:00 – Intro
01:08 – Compensation
You won’t make more money if you are already making a post-MBA salary ($150,000+ for top-tier MBA graduates; $80,000 for lower tier schools).
02:06 – Rankings
The value of an MBA depends extremely on the rank and prestige of the school.
02:46 – Student loans
Top-tier MBA programs cost between $150,000-$250,000 including tuition, living expenses and travel plus opportunity costs/foregone salary.
03:30 – Time
Earning an MBA is quiet the time commitment. The traditional MBA program takes about 2 years to complete if you’re going full-time.
04:29 – Job relevance
An MBA may not be relevant to the job you really want.
05:23 – Value of education
The value of education doesn’t last forever.
06:21 – Qualification
Hiring managers may perceive you as overqualified and this could be limiting you professionally.
06:57 – Network
One of the benefits that many MBA programs offer, is the network students are able to build.
07:29 – Degree Prestige
The MBA degree has become diluted. It’s nothing special anymore.
08:29 - Summary

Ask yourself a couple of questions: What is it that you’re hoping to gain from an MBA. And why would you spend that amount of money, time and energy in an MBA program?

Always remember: You don’t necessarily need an MBA to make a lot of money.

Also, look into specialized programs. Check out my video about this here:
   • MBA or specialized Master’s? The Ultimate ...  

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