MBA after Marriage OR before Marriage

[baccardisprite]

The reason I admire Indra Nooyi is not her power, or her position or that she commands billions of $ at her fingertips. I admire & respect her because she stated her choice of mate to be the first reason for her success!!! Strong message....

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[Bachchan]

So, some respite from mentoring the IIMB fachchas (love them all) and an interesting thread

To start, am still single....and when I decided to fight for IIMs ....already had in mind that I will do it before marriage...my family did ask to settle just after getting a coveted job in SAIL at a tender age of 21. I had my own theories like time constraints, responsibilities, diversion etc etc....for doing it before marriage.

But when I entered IIMB, have some fella (both male and female) with families, some live with their spouses in campus. And its a really commendable effort on their part to make it into IIMs even aftr having small kids to look after. Agreed that the %age of such guys/gals is really less (abt 3-4% in my batch) but that doesnt in any way prove tht there are less chances of success after marriage. It just happens that in India we run for an MBA just aftr our graduation, unlike in US where they marry,..have some work-ex and then go for MBAs. ISB can a good example in India where a much larger proportion of students are married.

Guys keep posting, its really an interesting thread!
looking forward for further interactions.

[Time]

We are headed to IIMA together and with our Son. She is part of our decision to study and is currently prepared to miss the time spent together and struggle. As for me, I feel better, secured with my wife and son around. Emotionally supported for the rigourous one year.

However, we are planning that they will join me only at the end of term 1. More experiences after we reach IIMA.

Time

[cruiser_cusat]

really nice thread... if some more experience will come from married ppl then it will be great help for ppl in dilemma...
keep posting.

[illusions28in]

Nice thread. A lot does hinge on your partner and you're financial position. I'd like to see some more women posting here.

[vikram_k51]

BhaiLog this is a sincere advice.If u get a chance"Get Married"
Wat happens is As u mature ur thoughts develop.U start thinking from the Head.Once u start thinking from the HEAD everything else takes a backseat.

I will cite a personal example:
When I was in school i used to like every gal around.
When i went for Engineering,the choice narrowed down a bit.
After 2 years in job,I am already contemplating BachelorHood.
God knows wat will happen if i get into a B-skool,that too a Top-Ranked one.

[blue_zzap]

hi, looks like you've had a tough time

moving on, lovey thread this. I would love to give my two cents but i dont feel qualified enough to make the effort.... At the outset, i feel the choice totally depends the two people invloved the the decision making process. Marriage does not have to be the end of the road to all your aspiration. With the right attitude from you and your spouse, focus and commitment, MBA shouldnt be impossible. The key is to find the right partner, one who shares your dream and is willing to help you achieve it.

[vikram_k51]

Originally Posted by blue_zzap

hi, looks like you've had a tough time

moving on, lovey thread this. I would love to give my two cents but i dont feel qualified enough to make the effort.... At the outset, i feel the choice totally depends the two people invloved the the decision making process. Marriage does not have to be the end of the road to all your aspiration. With the right attitude from you and your spouse, focus and commitment, MBA shouldnt be impossible. The key is to find the right partner, one who shares your dream and is willing to help you achieve it.

The part in bold is utter crap.No one's gonna Share ur dream and help u achieve it.It's U who shud be working for it.If u do that...u will automatically qualify for 'Right' partners.

[cracked-it]

To address the original question posted. Consider the phases related to getting married that could potentially require your undivided attention towards your SO/Family.

1) Courting 6 months before getting married
2) 1 year of honeymoon period (and developing solid foundation for the relationship)
3) 1-3 years for pregnancy+baby+restabilizing things

These phases are more or less similar for typical Indians with Nuclear families. These factors could delay your shot at MBA unless you are getting married to someone who is aiming for MBA as well.

Another thing to consider - as a bachelor you can have virtually unrestricted party life and have lots of fun while doing your MBA. Additionally, if you are young and belong to the casanova type - schools like LBS provide you abundant opportunities for interracial dating.

[blue_zzap]

Hi vikram, i wouldnt take so pessimistic a view about that. What was stated there isnt some stuff i picked off an idealistic world. It is certainly a possibility you know.