Is a MBA worth it if you're at a large fund that actually promotes internally?

Curious for folks who've been through it with a honest perspective on MBA

Understand there's real value to a MBA if you're looking to increase education branding, if it's necessary for promotion at your fund, if you're looking to pivot away from PE and etc.

But if those reasons above don't apply, and you're at a fund with real possibility of internal promotion, very interested in hearing some honest perspectives if MBA is worth it

 

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