hkurada wrote:Hello!

I have been very happy with my job in software engineering until recently when I started feeling the need to do something different. Over the last few months, my interest to pursue a career in finance has grown by leaps and bounds and now, I can't think of much else but do something to make my dream a reality. I have had a strong professional experience and people I work with appreciate/vouch for my sincerity and dedication for my job. Now, is it too late for people like me to pursue their dreams? I understand that my admission into a top business school depends on a lot of things but will someone look at my age and deny my application outright? Also, if I did get into a school, will I have a tough time getting a job (Again, I know it depends on my credibility and all but let's say I did well in school)?

I am not really interested in an eMBA as what I really want is to do something different from my current job. What are my chances/options?

Thanks in advance for your time and advice!

hkurada wrote:Hi Manish! Thank you for your reply. I have to respectfully disagree that what I am facing isn't a mid-life crisis. I understand my age certainly is a factor for you to jump to conclusions right away. Guess, what I face is an uphill battle to convince anyone of my genuine interest. My reason for wanting a career change isn't that I am frustrated in my current job. In fact, the opposite is true. But my passion for finance grew over the last few years. Want to see if I can make my living doing something I have only been doing in my own time! That said, I do understand where you are coming from and I appreciate your honesty. But that doesn't really answer my original question - how my application will be perceived as...both by bschools and recruiting companies.

Thanks!