Post Military MBA

marine1300
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:30:57 +0000

I like to add a few points. I would definately consider seeking a full time civilian job prior jumping right into the MBA plan. Not sure about what Texas has to offer, but I know of a few companies with major defense contracts who offer a substantial preference to veterans, especially ones with a technical backround and a degree (Lockheed Martin, Boeing). I can understand your desire to live/work in that geographic area, but many more options will open for you if you expand your limits. I think with a couple of years of industry(civilian) experience, you would greatly increase the chance of acceptance at better MBA programs and would be more marketable afterwords. Some employers will place great value on your military backround (enlisted or otherwise) and others may not. I wish that both adcoms and companies had greater knowledge of the enlisted side of the military but unfortunately most do not. The general population seems to look at officers in a completely different light and have very little knowledge of how much leadership senior enlisted members display. In recent years, I have come to wonder exactly what officers do all day. Seems to me that most of their day is spent taking credit for the work of Staff Non-Commissioned Officers. Anyway, if you want to discuss, feel free to e-mail me at marine1391■■■■■■■■■■■■