February 7, 2009 – 6:57 pm
“I just applied to business schools this year. While I see this as the perfect opportunity for me to increase my knowledge capital in bad economic times, some folks are questioning whether the economony will really turn around in 2 years If not, then wouldn’t I be in trouble…lots of debt and a tight hiring […]
December 11, 2008 – 8:05 am
Let’s assume it’s money I’m after. In your experience, what industries provide the greatest earning potential for salaried employees. Is it Wall street (or private equity) or Fortune 50? Can you shed some light on the comparative attributes of such a climb, such as how many years it would take to get there and how […]
December 5, 2008 – 6:27 am
I have an MD, JD & currently going after my LLM. I’m so sick of studying, but I keep trying to reach for the next best thing such that I will be able to make tons of money passively (~$500k - $600k/yr) w/o much physical labor like seeing clients or patients. Am I barking up […]
September 5, 2008 – 8:21 pm
The Harvard MBA says:
We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming of this blog for the following announcement: I’m hiring.
In addition to all the other benefits, whomever I hire will get to ask me all the questions they want on a daily basis! And if you do a good job for me, I’ll write you a heck […]
August 30, 2008 – 3:51 pm
What do you think about the taking of risks in job opportunities by following the career journey no matter where it leads?
I have had numerous positions and never seem to be able to call one my home with the exception of one company from 1981 to 1995.
Since this position I seem to have changed jobs […]
I’m a college graduate (Northwestern 05). Three months ago I shocked everyone around me by quitting my consulting job. I’m still unemployed but I’m thinking of getting a job in social media marketing. I recently launched a blog on on social media and gaming. (atmvp.wordpress.com) It’s fun but I still need to find a job. […]
“I am an Argentine lawyer with a LL&M degree in Law & Economics from a top school in Argentina. I am now considering applying to an MBA at a top business school in the USA.
However, I’m not sure whether a lawyer background is going to interest a potential employer. In addition, it may be difficult […]
How do you know when you’re at the cusp of success in your life and career?
The Harvard MBA Says:
I’m tempted to quote Potter Stewart on hard-core pornography: “I know it when I see it.” The problem is, most people don’t know success when they see it. Thanks to the hedonic treadmill, even those who achieve […]
I’m a freelance writer specializing in architecture and design. I’m about to apply for a 1-year fellowship that only supplies $23,000 maximum to cover tuition, room & board and airfare. This isn’t enough for where I want to go: Paris, France. What’s more, I own a condo here in the good ole u.s.a. Do I […]
After reading SI’s profile of Kobe Bryant’s incredible drive, Ben asks, “Are the big time CEOs freakishly competitive, mind-blowingly arrogant, and singularly focused on their business goals even at the cost of “balance”?
The Harvard MBA says:
In a word, yes. History is pretty clear on the fact that most great men (and women) are bastards.
Even Gandhi […]
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