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MBA dilemma: Secure corporate job or start your own venture

Management graduates today face a pivotal choice: pursue the stability of a corporate career or the autonomy of entrepreneurship. This decision hinges on individual aspirations, risk tolerance, and desired impact in the business world.
Management graduates, in today's fast-paced business world, are at a critical juncture that largely determines their professional trajectory. Every year, thousands of bright-eyed graduates emerge from business schools, armed with knowledge, ambition, and a crucial decision to make - the decision to become an entrepreneur or take up corporate careers.
This decision is not just a career choice but rather a lifestyle choice that is attuned to one's personal aspirations, risk tolerance, and dreams for the future. As the business landscape evolves rapidly, understanding the nuances of both paths becomes more critical than ever.
Dr Kalyan Kumar Sahoo, Professor and Head of Management at Medi-Caps University, hinges on individual aspirations, risk tolerance, and the rapidly evolving business landscape.
UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BOTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CORPORATE
Where the corporate world offers a structured environment with clear progression paths, established protocols, and the security of regular income, entrepreneurship offers a chance to build something from the ground up, promote innovation, and become a real game-changer for society.
In a corporate setup, individuals are provided with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, understand complex organisational dynamics, and build a strong professional network.
This enables graduates to specialise in particular areas working within defined parameters. On the other hand, entrepreneurs have unlimited growth prospects but their work involves significant risks and challenges. An entrepreneur's journey demands resilience, adaptability, and the ability to wear multiple hats while building a business from scratch.