29Y.O. - MiM at T1 Uni Next Fall, Too Old?
Hi all,
I’m 29yo and I’ll be starting MiM at a T1 European Business School next fall. My experience is too short for MBA (2 years only), and honestly theres too much uncertainty in waiting a year or two to go for MBA. I wanted to do my post grad and break into MBB consulting.
This is all fine so far. However, I had meetings with some of the admits in my cohort and many of them are quite literally 20-21 years old. This was pretty demoralizing. I was hoping there might be some 24-27 year olds whom I can relate to. But I felt a little out of place.
What do you guys think? tough it out, accept that some folks decide a career change later down the line, and go for it - or reconsider?
I strongly suggest looking less at the age of other people and concentrate on your personal situation and goals. I work at MBB and some of my colleagues are 3 years junior then me but 2 positions higher; others are 5-6 years older, being on same positions.
I was at Bain as an ACI at 28 and will be joining as an AC1 at 29. Prior enlisted. I know how you feel, but my mindset is that it's still the best available option as I get ready to launch my new life.
FWIW, everyone on the leadership team that I spoke with took the extra grey hairs as a tailwind. When I wrap up my SAC year at 32, I'll have options my 18-year-old self could've only dreamed of.
Good stuff man. Go crush it at Bain
This is the right mentality to have - Also prior military and started when my class was 5+ years younger. After a number of years working, I'm doing just fine.
Good luck, everyone.
That's awesome, thanks for sharing. Takes strong character to go through the ranks like that and I'm sure you're going to look back proudly.
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