Recent content by EmreNU

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    Would appreciate some career advice (technical vs. business)

    Thanks for everyone's responses. It helps to hear the opinions of others. In the Chicago area I would consider going to Northwestern or University of Chicago. As far as I know, many people enter top-tier MBA programs 4-5 years after getting their undergraduate degree. But I do agree the...
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    Would appreciate some career advice (technical vs. business)

    Agreed, and I will. Just wanted to hear people's experiences. I enjoy my work, to a degree. I don't feel it's technical enough for me (some SQL and BI skills but once you have that down it's mostly ad hoc reports in Excel, PPT). There isn't foreseeable opportunity for management here, but...
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    Would appreciate some career advice (technical vs. business)

    Yea, pretty geeky about the video games, but it's an analogy I've thought about before. You probably think it's BCBS IL, but it's not ;) That's true. I've spent a lot of time lately attempting to identify my strengths and passions. I've recently had a couple events that made me think...
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    Would appreciate some career advice (technical vs. business)

    E.g. "I'm good with and like technology but I feel like I would be limiting my opportunities if I don't go into management and get an MBA." I work for a large health insurer as a senior data analyst. I'm 26yo and live in Chicago. I feel lately that there are two paths that I can go: get an...
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    What's your favorite free or cheap games?

    Cave Story. One of my favorite games, free or not.