Discovering the Value of an MBA in a slow economy

A few years ago when the economy was booming, many employees enjoyed opportunities for substantial bonuses and promotions. Today, most people are thankful just to keep their jobs, let alone reap the significant dividends of the past. Because lucrative incentives are no longer the norm, there's no better time to earn an MBA and significantly increase the potential for securing a higher paying job or a more rewarding position.
"Earning an MBA in a slow economy helps individuals broaden their knowledge base and expand their horizons," says Peg Havens, director of commercial market management at Frontier Corporation in Rochester, New York. "It gives them the ability to move up the career path and obtain higher leadership positions."