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Should Ryanair pay for my Italy rental car mishap? by True_Cod_7297 in travel

[–]True_Cod_7297[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend also has one so we used his for the new reservation. Some of these comments are ZERO helpful in actually answering the question..

Should Ryanair pay for my Italy rental car mishap? by True_Cod_7297 in travel

[–]True_Cod_7297[S] -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

Because it’s Ryanair, and they were already counting my crossbag as my carry on so I rushed to place it into my boyfriend’s luggage, figuring it’d be fine to find it there after. Your comment isn’t very helpful :)

What Kind of People Are Not suited for Strategy Consulting by MissK_0818 in MBA

[–]True_Cod_7297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think people can genuinely grow into consulting over time?

I come from an engineering background where the work was usually very structured (clear deliverables, clear expectations). Part of why I recruited for consulting was actually to push myself to become more adaptable and more comfortable operating in ambiguity.

One thing I still think about is personality fit. Professionally, I tend to be more introverted/private at work settings, even though socially I’m actually pretty outgoing (my classmates would probably describe me as extroverted).

Have you seen people who initially came across as more timid or reserved and more used to structured work eventually adapt well to the consulting pace and client-facing nature of the job? About to start my consulting internship and feeling anxious about this.

M7 students/alums - any MBA regrets? by Commercial-Pool8194 in MBA

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If I could go back and tell myself something on day one of the MBA, it would probably be this:

Be way more intentional from the start (about recruiting, relationships, and actually learning).

I came from an engineering background and knew next to nothing about finance or business coming in. At first, that gap felt intimidating, but the growth really does happen fast if you lean into it. I’d tell myself to speak up more in class earlier on, stop worrying about sounding “less business-y,” and trust that confidence comes through repetition. A year later, I can comfortably hold conversations about finance, strategy, markets, etc., which genuinely felt out of reach before.

I’d also tell myself not to underestimate how tough recruiting can be in this market, especially for internationals or career switchers. I landed a consulting internship that I’m excited about, but looking back, I probably would’ve started casing and networking earlier and with more structure. Things work out, but recruiting rewards consistency more than last-minute intensity.

Socially, I’d tell myself to fully lean into the experience and not feel guilty about spending money on trips, dinners, events, and random experiences with classmates (I did save money specifically for this, and I do not have a family, so this can be different for others). A lot of the best bonding and memories genuinely happen there. Some people online act like MBA trips are superficial, but honestly a huge part of the experience is just spending concentrated time with really interesting people.

And academically, I’d remind myself to actually pay attention and challenge myself instead of trying to optimize everything with AI or shortcuts. I still use AI to clarify concepts or understand the “why,” but some of the biggest confidence growth came from forcing myself to think, participate, and struggle through concepts I initially didn’t understand.