[Dreamer_08]

Originally Posted by sumitrocks

Dreamer, it essentially depends on the kind of rapport that one has. For example, I had told folks in my organization that I'd be appearing for CAT. My manager had given me a look that said "Abbe 2.5 lakh log dete hain...tu bhi de de."

But even after I cleared, I didn't really face any trouble at work. Now, folks know that I have at least one convert, and that I will be resigning soon. But that hasn't really harmed me in any way.

i guess ur right... moreoever... my team mate is also a fellow puy... c him surfing PG all day... i think ppl wil b cool abt it!!

[Dreamer_08]

Originally Posted by sumitrocks

Dreamer, it essentially depends on the kind of rapport that one has. For example, I had told folks in my organization that I'd be appearing for CAT. My manager had given me a look that said "Abbe 2.5 lakh log dete hain...tu bhi de de."

But even after I cleared, I didn't really face any trouble at work. Now, folks know that I have at least one convert, and that I will be resigning soon. But that hasn't really harmed me in any way.

i guess ur right... moreoever... my team mate is also a fellow puy... c him surfing PG all day... i think ppl wil b cool abt it!!

[Indiana Jones]

Regarding the kind of support you get in office ..... It all boils down to how well you are able to concentrate on work while your CAT preperations are in full swing ... I know it sounds cliched .. But its a fact ...

My own experience - Initially was able to work normally as I always used to .. But once my performances in MOCK started taking a hit around mid-September , I was not able to concentrate fully on my work ... Any break,I would take out the MOCK paper and start solving the wrong sums .... It din help me either in my professional front or in my CAT ... So guys , my advice - Never , ever , ever think of CAT or MBA while in office ... An often-repeated but golden advice ... Actually office work can sometimes take the stress out of your preperations - It can serve as a deviation ..... And its better not to take your MBA plans to your workplace ..... Different ppl take it differently, but why take a chance ? And in most cases , bosses might not allow the project work to take a hit for your CAT preps .... So better not to let your teammates or anyone know about your MBA plans ...
It does not hurt anyone anyway ....

ALL THE BEST ....

Cheers .....

[vib_sin]

hey hi
good to see this post... well i have almost decided to go for CAT this year...
well being damn loaded in office not able to pitch in time for preperation and boy how to start with...2004 completed engineering gave CAT right after that was a real disaster and now planning again...
please keep updated how you guys have started preparing and yea what are the good insti here in mumbai for CAT preperation also which center....

[raghav507]

Originally Posted by Indiana Jones

Regarding the kind of support you get in office ..... It all boils down to how well you are able to concentrate on work while your CAT preperations are in full swing ... I know it sounds cliched .. But its a fact ...

My own experience - Initially was able to work normally as I always used to .. But once my performances in MOCK started taking a hit around mid-September , I was not able to concentrate fully on my work ... Any break,I would take out the MOCK paper and start solving the wrong sums .... It din help me either in my professional front or in my CAT ... So guys , my advice - Never , ever , ever think of CAT or MBA while in office ... An often-repeated but golden advice ...

ALL THE BEST ....
Cheers .....

yeah
i totally agree with you as i have been facing the same problem right throughout my prep for cat'07...
the inference i have taken bout the same is that no one shud come to know bout these things in the office...
otherwise they build up an unnecessary tension in mind...
instead one shud use the internet resources to the full, instead of any visible books or so...
coz minimizing a window won't land u up in trouble...;-)

[daemon]

hi,does anyone here knows about kamats classes in mumbai or pune..do u have their no..if so phuleeeez post it here..i have heard its really good..and me really in a fix about selecting the right institute..i just went for a trial class in time..but the batch strength is almost 30..i prefer a smaller batch as i am all into individual attention while preparing for cat..can any one guide me in these lines..do these things matter..and ppl who have joined time tell me do u feel the same??

[shaky_143]

I also agree with u guys , In my opinion we cant swim in two boats ,
So we have to choose one , I chose CAT , whenever I get time in office I used to go some forums and some preparatory sites. minimizing window is really a great thing, and dont try to get oversmart by taking extra responsibility, avoid this , I know i am chaeting with my employer, but its all fare in LOVE,WAR and CAT.
what u say guys.

Originally Posted by raghav507

yeah
i totally agree with you as i have been facing the same problem right throughout my prep for cat'07...
the inference i have taken bout the same is that no one shud come to know bout these things in the office...
otherwise they build up an unnecessary tension in mind...
instead one shud use the internet resources to the full, instead of any visible books or so...
coz minimizing a window won't land u up in trouble...;-)

[daemon]

yes went for time calsses again...
hmm the maths teacher seems to be really good..gave some real kool shortcuts!!! hmm most probably i will join time because its closer to my place..so how are preps going ppl..

my take on preps from my experience..There are some kool s/ws available for download in paagalguy..do use them..to improve your vocabs i found a software called as interlex really useful..then there is s/w to improve ur reading skills and so on..do give em a try

[try4it]

Originally Posted by chawlamohit

hey dreamer in which batch u go for ur coaching . i have also joined time aundh . i used to go therein week day batch from 6 to 8 .tel me in which batch u go there?

Hi Mohit,
how r u doing buddy? hope u remember me I was on a long holiday so couldn't login to PG. hey puys any idea about DI book from arun sharma. how is it? I am planning to buy it.

[daemon]

DI from arun sharma is just ok-ok..its not good enuf for cat..good enuf for other exams..