A day in the life..

Considering a career change? Here's something that I'd like to share.

Companies, to improve efficiency and profitability, hire management consultants to identify problems and recommend solutions. Management consultants have to be accomplished analysts, attentive listeners, and firm but tactful communicators. They are thinkers and problem solvers who know how to convince others that change is needed. Though even starting management consultants make good money (and income rises considerably with experience), surveys indicate that candidates must be willing to sacrifice time from their personal lives. Consultants must get used to leaving home on Sunday for a business trip and not returning until Thursday or Friday. Satisfaction is generally high in this career, despite its demands.

No specific academic requirements exist for management consultants, but require at least a college degree in a related field. An Ivy League education is a distinct plus, and many employers look extremely favorably on MBAs, which are necessary requirements for upward mobility in this profession. Very little guidance is available, so candidates should demonstrate academic, work, or entrepreneurial experience that shows them to be self-starters and interested in excellence in whatever they do. Experience is always valuable, but professional certification—granted by the Institute of Management Consultants USA, Inc. only after rigorous review—is often more important when it comes to getting hired and promoted, especially at smaller firms. The majority of management consultants are self-employed and work in firms of 10 or fewer people, but the highest-paid ones usually do a significant stint at a large company, making professional contacts and building a solid reputation.

A new beginning

Did i tell you that I'm now doing consultancy? It has just been a month. Something that I've always wanted to do ever since I was exposed to it sometime two years ago. My days have changed from entertaining clients, motivating sales team, doing reports to travelling and doing research and analysis...at least for now. I'm still new in this line and there are so much to learn. It's challenging, demanding but can be very satisfying. Wish me luck!

ming's birthday

My bestest friend turns 29 today and it's my fourth time celebrating it with him. Hope there will be many many many many more to come! Happy birthday Ming Ming. It has been great having you as a friend!May you always be Happy, Healty, Wealthy and Wise!

Dah 29, Mejar pun dah dapat. Bila nak kawin ni? Hehehe

p/s: Ming's birthday pics 2003,2005&2006. 2004 missing :)

Got up with tight chest and mild headache. So decided to work from home. Rested till about noon then went to work. Had discussion and prepare for the next KK trip. Looking forward to it. No traffic. Good seafood. Slow paced life. Beautiful beaches. Breathtaking sunset view. Delicious roti kawin. Great dive sites . Nice gold course..

I feel so lonely today despite the fact that I just had a great dinner with a bunch of friends. Guess, I can't deny the fact that everyone needs 'someone', no matter how much I've tried convincing myself that I don't need one. I'm grateful with what I have; good family, good life, good job, bunch of great friends, but what's missing is that 'someone'. I long for a real romantic relationship where I can love that someone openly and passionately.

i'm back..

Wow! I've not been updating my blog for the past one month...ever since i quit.
I'm back guys! Let's see what has happened since 25/8/06.

26/8/06 Still working
10/9/06 Last day working
11/9/06 Join company X (hehe..)

I guess nothing much has changed except that I'm now working again somewhere else and have been a frequent flier of Air Asia. Life's been better. No more sleepless nites. Less stress. More focus. More reading. More travelling. More work. Happier. Less bosses. Less crap!High risk. High return. Highly motivated!

In a nutshell, I'm glad I did what I did! Just have to work harder and be really good at what I'm doing now!