Are post-MBA Associates really looked down upon, or do you guys just like making fun of them?
Curious as to why they get so much BS on this site.
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A lot of MBA Associates went into business school with zero finance background or knowledge, took some basic accounting and finance classes and read the interview guide and that's it. Then when they hit the desk they know nothing, are insecure, and abuse their authority to push everything down to Analysts while trying to make it look like they're contributing or overseeing the work to their VPs. Analysts justifiably get upset over this.
Not all MBA Associates are like that though. The good ones are humble, come in with no ego, and work alongside Analysts to learn as much as they can. Those Associates just don't get posts made about them here.
Got it. Thanks! So does that mean someone who starts in corporate finance or corp dev (maybe moreso corp dev because it’s more applicable), then goes to get an MBA, then comes in as a associate, will be much better than someone who was like a programmer before they went back to school?
Could be if they put in work. On average probably.
Let's be real - whatever happens on this site, if you're a strong associate in the real world, no one is going to make fun of you. The hate is proportionate to your skills or rather the lack of it. Most people aren't expecting a fully ramped MBA associate from day 1 but it'll be evident to all how quickly you're ramping up and you'll be treated accordingly.
Well because this forum is viewed by 99% analysts/interns.. duh.. what do you expect? Is like viewing anti-VaX forum and asking why people are shitting on ppl who get vax..
Since most VP+ are former MBA associates … analysts are just bunch of crybabies who think they are super heroes. It’s literally kids running around w towels on their back acting like it’s a Superman cape.
they cant be all that bad if >70% of all directors and MDs are MBA products
Selection bias
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