To LZ-
Sorry about the ding from Wharton. It hurts! but life must go on. If you think this is the end of the world, you ain't seen nothin' yet!! One reason that rejections are so hard to take is because we always believe the alternative will solve all our problems, and that our entire well being hinge upon the acceptance from others. Well, sorry to burst your bubbles, but it really won't. Even with a MBA from H/S/W, it only means that we will start at the bottom of another ladder. Like it or not, the vicious cycle will continue. If we are not content with who we're, we will always find something amiss even after the MBA, the money, and the trophy spouse.
As for your personal life, I know you have doubts. But why not believe your boyfriend, and even more so, why not believe yourself? I seriously doubt a MBA will make him cherish you more than he already has. I'm not saying to give up your MBA dream entirely, but do it only for yourself. It's too big a investment to do it for anyone else. So put aside the superficial stuff and do a honest and rational assessment of where you're in your career and your personal life, and then proceed from there. Most of us aren't born with a silver spoon in our mouths. So to get something, we have to be willing to pay for it. Only we can tell if the ultimate prize is worth the sacrifice.
Best of luck!
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