Common deadly symptoms of business:
The ‘illusion of competence’ arises when an individual, working for an incumbent (such as MBB in management consulting), believes they are more competent merely because their company generates higher revenues than others.
How I got a job at McKinsey:
1. Wake up at 4am on the day of the interview
2. Squeeze in a good workout
3. Have a solid protein rich breakfast
4. Arrive to the interview on time
5. Ask your CEO father to call the senior partner and give you an informal referral
Top 10 reasons why prostitution is better than consulting.
1. You sometimes get to choose your clients
2. Hotel and other expenses are directly billed
3. You actually receive the high hourly rate clients are paying for you
4. No dress code
5. Close client interaction at all times
6. You are working nights anyway
7. Finally a way to fit exercise into a tight schedule
8. Singular and clear client satisfaction KPI
9. Not tied down working with a team (unless you want to be)
10. Either way you are getting screwed by clients
*Journey of a consultant*
Month 0: “So excited. Yay impact!”
Month 6: “Is it always this intense?”
Month 12: “I don’t think I can survive any longer.”
Month 18-48: “I’m going to quit”
…
Month 48: *Quiet desperation*
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Month 60: *Quits*
<The end after a few therapy sessions>
If Pete Davidson can date Kim Kardashian, Emily Ratajkowski, Ariana Grande, and Kate Beckinsale then you can definitely get a job in management consulting