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[QUOTE=Lakshya;393737]OP Why you want to do MBA? You have decent paying job you want to quit and want to do MBA? Are you really interested in that area? Unless you think it can give you a break in career then its different story. As you said you are clueless, how about setting some financial goal ...

[QUOTE=Ind12;393657]You can apply to many Indian b-schools with GMAT also. That might be a much easier route than through CAT.[/QUOTE] Thanks.. that is one option. I can defer my US school admit for a year. Apply to Indian colleges (IIMs and the usual suspects) in the NRI quota (if thats the only ...

My relatives moved back last year. The major thing their daughter (age 5) had to struggle with was language. She barely spoke hindi. So the first year was a bit tough on her.

This is the school I got into: [URL]http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/arizona-state-university-carey[/URL] Was planning on specializing in Marketing and Sustainability (they have a new department of Sustainability, which is amazing) If I don't go there (have a week to accept).. then next ...

[QUOTE=Tokyodude;393265]APTE, the numbers have given me a better picture. Thanks. One more question: Right now my take-home pay=Gross-approx. 16% of gross 16% comprises of tax, insurance and deduction towards pension fund. I do not have to pay any further tax out of my pocket. What % can I look at ...

[QUOTE=srinpo;393183]You know what, it may sound funny, but I think philosophically suba's advice is good. Once you accept you are lazy bum, and hence average, lots of things are easy. Some times people work hard and make themselves above average (but still not Eienstein, or Tendulkars,..) and cant ...

[QUOTE=cabo;393149]Except...He didn't find one the last time around (in India). Nothing seems to have changed. His expertise is still "Niche" with very few select clients. Why don't you expand your expertise for starters- to increase your employability in India and US.[/QUOTE] True.. only way to do ...

Brilliant... I did that for the world cup.. guess will talk to my boss soon ;)

[QUOTE=hope4best;393109]OP, from reading your post if I'm not mistaken, you sound like you are not even sure of what you want to do or where you want to go. One thing seems to be clear, you seem to be going through some form of mid-life crisis at somewhat young age. I assume you aren't married ...

You're absolutely right.. can't be a lazy bum anymore.. that's why need a solid kick in the rear.. move to India might just be that.

I'm financially independent. Have over $40k saved up. No loans/debts. No wife/kids as of now.