Too early for MBA?

Hey guys, I'm thinking to apply for MBA this year (2018 Class) but few of my friends think it's too early. My background/bio(?) is like below.

  • Asian male
  • Current Career: Analyst of mid-cap PE since '16 Jan -> 2.5 year work experience before getting into MBA
  • Goal: relocation to H.K. or N.Y.

I'm wondering whether my work experience is enough to get a post-MBA job or not.

Thx.

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I think the issue is that you'll be competing for jobs with people that did a 2+2 (and often and 2+3 or 3+2) and I think it will be hard to overcome the fact that you have a year and half or more less of experience.I would wait at least an extra year.

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Less than 2yr preMBA here, this comment is pretty true. Quite intimidating to have the median 5yr classmates.

But honestly I think I could crank it out as-is, with some more extra work. Maybe not all options are open, but a good number of things would if I work a bit harder during breaks.

All in all, it depends on if you're ready.

 

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