Fourth Day of My Consulting Project

This is the fourth day of my consulting project. Can't believe how fast it goes...

Yesterday is by far the best day. Don't get me wrong, "best" does not means there is nothing to do. Quite oppositely, I achieved lots of things -- the interview, drafted the basic app map, and most importantly, have a awesome Italian dinner at 10pm.

It is a nice restaurant and inside the Westin hotel. The good thing about being a consulant is that I don't need to spend any money when I am in a study. I followed my buddy and ordered Boston lobster and steak. It is more than $50 for the single dish, but nobody cared... I must say, it is the best steak I have ever had. But for lobster, I still think the one in Little Peach Garden Restaurant at Boston is the world-class, but this one is not bad either. After the awesome food, we had some hand-made ice cream. That's aweful... I, could make better one.

This morning, a litte bit late, I went to the gym. Did not spent a full hour there. But it is great to exercise. When I headed to breakfast, a waitress said "Sir, you look sooooo happy and energetic today. Anything good?" "Only gym in the morning." Yes, it is true. I love gym now. I can continue the topic yesterday about gym for ten pages, back and front. But I prefer to do instead of talking. (See, I am changing...)

This afternoon, my teammates began to discuss my situation in the team room - whether to come back to McKinsey for full time and future career stuffs. I do wish to get the return offer. McKinsey is a great company. I still remembered that how hard it is to turn down Bain's partner. That's a great firm too and maybe better life style, at least what most consultants say. But my reason for choosing McK is clear -- McK alumni network, network that I already built, broad range of industry, fame, and most importantly, I simply could not turn down Eli, Elena, Kevin, and Jiab who helped me tons in finding a consulting job. They demonstrated how nice McK ppl are and how can I say NO to them?!

Lucikly, so far my experience in the firm is quite positive. Long working hour doed make me feel tired and frustrated sometime. But how can I blame nature of the job?! I guess it just take time for me to switch from fantastic relaxing student life at Duke to a consultant's.

I am also thinking about the second project I might take after this. Our project might end at early/mid July, which means that I have another 3-4 weeks for my internship. How about a DD project? I know it will be tough. But a great learning experience is attractive as well. And also it open a door for me to taste consultant's nightmare project. Why not? Maybe I should ask Eli and Kevin.

After that, I mean my internship, I plan to travel. Craig has not replied me about his booking infomration yet. No matter what, I really want to go Tibet this time. At least visit the base camp is something I need to do. If possible, I also want to travel more to Nepal or countries nearby. That would be awesome.

Need to get back to Spending analysis now. Peace out.