You should make time for your family, irrespective of full time MBA. It is not rocket science or you are heading to outer space. It is worth while to get buy in from wife with respect to less time you may have because of course work in some days of the week.

It is a sore excuse to say that you will have 0 free time, that is bogus.

Agreed. I don't start school until this Fall but it won't change anything there. My wife and I might not go out as much or something but nothing will change as far as how I take time to be there for her and make her feel loved. I made a commitment to her that far exceeds the commitment I will make to business school and it would be foolish to confuse those priorities.

You have to manage the time,If you can't manage the time to gout just give them time at home,I think they need your time and you.

I was laughing my socks off reading the title of this post!! "How to keep your wife?"

Anyways, I recently completed my MBA and I am married. In my case it was a simple and easy decision. We made a decision to stay apart during the course of the MBA for the following reasons: 1. She was working and wanted to work rather than move to a new country and side idle. 2. we decided that since I'm loosing my pay, it would be wise for atleast one person to keep the job and earn a regular pay. 3. She wanted to spend time with her family!!

That being said i did meet her for a month twice a year and we almost spoke everyday. Its difficult but we managed. Note that it becomes more difficult if you have children! Alas the decision it yours to take. I'd suggest sit with your wife and take a joint decision!!

Best wishes..

As you are a MBA guy you should know how to manage your time. Now it's a challenge in front of you. Divide your time in such way that it will give importance to your wife, kids and your studies as well.

I was about to post my own topic when I ran into this one and I just had to stop and give you my take on this since you're asking. Your question isn't so uncommon, actually, juggling work and family life is a challenge many have today and throw in an Master's program and you've just reduced your time to almost none. But, like one of the other posters said this can be your opportunity to put in practice organization, management and forecasting skills. There is always a way...I mean we make time for sleep, right? Most importantly, don't let fear of the unknown stop you from getting the career you want, but, not at the "cost" of family life. Work around it rather and integrate family into your studies...it's possible if you think outside the box. Just a thought...

Just separate your professional life from personal life, it will be good for your both life.