Anyone ever get burned by their employer with tuition reimbursement? Just found out due to some changes company wide our discretionary budget got cut and my tuition reimbursement (even though was told it was in the budget back in October by the department head) was denied. (Started in January)

Not sure if this is the right bowl, but would waiting another year to apply for an MBA be a deal breaker? Currently 26, planning on applying this upcoming round in the fall for a 2027 start date. I feel like I’m just not ready but want to give it a try anyway. 2028 feels so far away, but it would give me more time to prep. Not sure if it’s hitting the end of range.

Is matriculating at 33 with 12 YOE too old for a full time MBA to make a career change? Or too old to try for a T10 MBA?

When do Ross and Fuqua background checks happen? Got in R2 but haven’t seen any communications yet

One pattern I keep seeing. Organizations become slower as they become more politically careful. Too many decisions start optimizing for internal comfort instead of external relevance.