Breaking Up is Hard to Do

For many of the successful class of 2007 applicants who have sent in their deposits and finalized their business school destinations, the time has come to decide when and how to resign and deliver news of their departure to co-workers. While exciting for the MBA-bound individual, it’s sometimes hard to predict how others will react to this announcement – handling the situation quietly, graciously and professionally is always the best bet for an amicable parting of ways. To emphasize that you are not alone in this situation, we’d like to highlight a few MBA bloggers who’ve done a very nice job of describing their experience with and thoughts on this process.

IceMan07 provides a thoughtful account of the reactions of his colleagues to the news of his plans to attend Wharton, ranging from genuine excitement to veiled bitterness. Meanwhile, Brit-Chick offers a well-reasoned discussion of the factors behind her decision to work through the summer rather than taking several months off. A common theme that surfaces in both of these disparate entries is the emotionally-charged nature of severing ties and moving on to a new phase in one’s life. Finally, Atta Girl relates a humorous anecdote that cautions readers against the pitfalls of having too much free time on one’s hands.

Good luck to everyone taking this significant and potentially challenging step toward school!