This answer stems from the uncertainity that has plagued the job market. What seemed earlier to be a good investment in oneself (it still is), in the short term appears to be one of the not-so-wise decisions. Worldwide collapse of the markets, the recession (Umar Haque calls it a state of compression) and the loss of confidence have taken its own toll on the prospects of finding a job. Students are now dwindling between finding nothing to finding anything so as to pay back the huge loan they have taken. Internships have dried up and the summer projects are not so easy to find. Overall the state of the MBA economy looks not so pleasant. Afterall no one left their cushy jobs to land themselves in this state of uncertainity.
While many will resonate with my claim, I do not claim to represent the entire MBA student fraternity, I for certain falls in the category of uncertain people. Even though all is not lost and there are opportunities to look for, this experience, has certainly allowed me to think out-of-the-box. I do not simply think about the regular profile that I would have got for myself after MBA, nor do I fancy my chances in UK, which I surely considered before joining the course. Now I am thinking more than ever about opportunities in India. Now I am no more looking for a stereotype role in the IT industry (though I may still end up there) but I am considering all types of industries. This will enable me to
- experience different industry, and
- enhance my profile
I am not so sure if I will be successful in what I am thinking but slowly and surely I am looking forward to apply wherever opportunities arise. If you think you might have something in store for me drop me an email.
Who said recession was bad, MBA in a recession has definitely made me resilient.
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Dear Amit,
The present recession scenario has given rise to "A state of uncertainity". Your feelings is the voice of of all students who have taken up MBA, probably some having given up lucrative jobs. But then, "Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining". The optimism presented in your posting shows the confidence that All Is Not Lost.
Wishing you and your classmates and friends a very bright future and Success in all that you do.
God Bless !
- Dharani Nagaraj
(Tej's mother)
Thank you very much for your inspiring comment and I do believe that this batch of MBA has tremendous potential to do well in life and in any sphere wherever they enter into.
Thank you for your encouraging comments.
Regards
-Amit
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