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My Journey from Dead End Job to Success
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07-19-2016, 07:32 PM
WooHooHOO!!!!!! :hurray:
Congratulations! So very very proud of you!
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07-19-2016, 07:41 PM
An MBA in just over 4 months. That is ridiculous!

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#213
07-19-2016, 07:49 PM
jsd Wrote:An MBA in just over 4 months. That is ridiculous!

:hurray:

:iagree: It's amazing how competency based programs work... I just can't wait to get into one of them Masters Programs! :coolgleam:

The journey documented here reminds me so much of iwant2stalku's studies at Patten, her MBA Finance was done in 4 months too for $2K
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#214
07-19-2016, 08:36 PM
jsd Wrote:An MBA in just over 4 months. That is ridiculous!

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Yup for $3k. But I don't recommend this unless your life is super stable. Family stuff, new job and MBA work were way too much.
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07-19-2016, 09:29 PM
Congrats! A masters in that time frame is a unique type of challange! Enjoy your sleep, youve earned it!
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07-19-2016, 09:38 PM
Wow, this is amazing! Congrats! :hurray:
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07-19-2016, 10:56 PM
AMAZING! You are just amazing! Loved watching every minute of you getting it all done! You are a Rock Star! I am so happy for you. Wow you are done! DONE!!!
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07-19-2016, 10:57 PM
Incredible!! Congratulations!!
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07-20-2016, 12:28 AM
OMG, well done! You should be incredibly proud of yourself!!
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07-20-2016, 01:40 AM
So happy for you! I've been on pins and needles waiting for each update!! Big Grin

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