work-ex first or an MBA
by Vikas R. Joshi on Jul 28, 2006 02:29 PM
Getting some work experience (about 2-3 years) is preferrable before joining for an MBA. The Reasons:
1) Once you have some work ex, you will get an idea as to what the work life requires and you can guage the differnce between academics and practical work life. This will help you to get the most out of an MBA course.
2) If in case you want to change your work stream, with the help of the MBA you can go for a change in the field of work.
But the end decision depends on the individual as he/she will be aware of the other factors in his/her life.
P.S. - It is also possible that once you start earning and get used to having money to spend as you like, it may be difficult to go back to a student's life.
