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I worked at Haas all through my undergrad and spent a lot of time in their labs as part of my job. Based on my scientific sampling method of eavesdropping on ev
by hyperbovine 17y ago
I worked at Haas all through my undergrad and spent a lot of time in their labs as part of my job. Based on my scientific sampling method of eavesdropping on everyone within audible range, approximately 80% of the Haas MBA experience is devoted to figuring out who's driving to Tahoe. Another 10% is spent discussing professional sporting events (men) or men (women). And on rare occasions they got down to business and cranked out a PowerPoint or two. I remember feeling bewildered that these people were going to be making 10x as much as me in 2 years.
This was long before I ever heard the term PHB, watched Office Space, or otherwise knew that I was supposed to hate MBAs. My point being: I came by my scorn organically.
- kqr2 17y agoFrom what I've heard, getting an MBA is more about networking (the social kind) than classroom knowledge. Consequently, going to a bar, driving to Tahoe, or just watercooler conversation is probably a good way to make contacts.
- hyperbovine 17y agoTrue. Nevertheless it amazes me that you would pay $150,000 for that.
- eru 17y agoPeople are prepared to pay so much because their classmates pay so much. High barriers to entry mean that you can network with people serious about it.
- pbhjpbhj 17y agoIt's very rare that I genuinely laugh out loud at a comment here but I did for you. Thank me later. Loved it. Insightful too.