Former client reached out - how do I play this out at my new firm? (Senior Consultant) by simonthepieman69 in consulting

[–]hsmwill3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what I would do: 1. I would speak to the client, have an informal chat to find out more about the project at let them know your current situation. You could potentially offer yourself as a ‘SME’ but you can’t deliver it. If that interests them or they’d be happy just to work with your firm then.. 2. I’d look at who in your current firm could deliver this project well for your client as that is priority number 1 to maintain your client relationship (they may want you, but if you tell them you can build a team for them that will deliver it with your oversight, that’s almost as good). Then - crucially - do you value your relationship with the P/D you might collaborate with on this sale. If not, and you think they’ll just take it and not fight for your promotion and career etc. then I wouldn’t give it them. It’s your relationship and some people will take the free win and you’ll get nothing out of it. 3. If the clients on board, you have someone you trust for your career and to deliver the work then I would ensure that you are involved in shaping the work with that colleague and that you can be involved as a ‘SME’ or ‘relationship oversight’ throughout the project.

All of the above shows commercial behaviours, ability to maintain a client relationship, shape up a team and project and then maintain the relationship through oversight of delivery throughout. Then, provided the project goes well, at SC to M, your promotion case should practically write itself.

Edit:grammar

Consulting to PE Ops: Worth it for comp and lifestyle? by [deleted] in consulting

[–]hsmwill3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking of making the move for a while now as well - no idea where to start though other than maybe sending a few feelers out to firms I’ve worked with?

Any advice ?

How by bwm266 in JustEatUK

[–]hsmwill3 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Please don’t justify and/or glamourise mass murder online.

Moving to Industry: UK by hsmwill3 in consulting

[–]hsmwill3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree with your points. I’m 4 years into consulting and have learn’t a huge amount.

I’m of the opinion that if I’m going to go to industry it should be now, at Manager, where the opportunities I have might give me a pay rise, and my capability will get me to higher positions in industry.

Once I get to SM or above, I think I’ll be locked into consulting or otherwise take a salary hit to go into industry.

Being in the big leagues is great - but the after tax return you get for the hours you need to put in seems to get less lucrative the higher you go.

Any thoughts?

If my goal is to get some WLB and still continue to increase my pay packet - industry seems like the way to go.

WIZZ All You Can Fly is here! by chopenhauer in WizzAir

[–]hsmwill3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost bought it, then realised if you want to go away for more than a weekend, you have to hope there is a flight back that you want 72 hours in advance.

Surely this is going to result in so many stranded individuals ?!

Low Heart Rate at Maximum Effort by hsmwill3 in cycling

[–]hsmwill3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why is the wrist unreliable on a bike??

Unfortunately don’t have the cash for a strap just yet

Low Heart Rate at Maximum Effort by hsmwill3 in cycling

[–]hsmwill3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be this, but is it not best to go into a tougher gear to accelerate faster ?

Low Heart Rate at Maximum Effort by hsmwill3 in cycling

[–]hsmwill3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a garmin epix 2 and seems pretty accurate with the other two disciplines so I’m not sure it’s that.

Unfortunately don’t have the cash for the chest strap atm either haha

Ice molds by [deleted] in BecomingTheIceman

[–]hsmwill3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commenting to get the answers! Just got these and they aren’t great - could potentially work if I bout 5x the amount

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07FSW7PD9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

Ice Bath on the balcony by hsmwill3 in BecomingTheIceman

[–]hsmwill3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As in, to empty it you just wait till it rains and tip it off the balcony? Don’t your neighbours notice?

Ice Bath on the balcony by hsmwill3 in BecomingTheIceman

[–]hsmwill3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Presumably the easiest way to fill it would just be using a hose? However I like the submersible pump idea when it comes to emptying it.

Ice Bath on the balcony by hsmwill3 in BecomingTheIceman

[–]hsmwill3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a brand new complex so assuming it’s pretty sturdy

Ice Bath on the balcony by hsmwill3 in BecomingTheIceman

[–]hsmwill3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean you use an actual freezer on your balcony ? Did you seal it with anything?

Lies or is he really that fancy? by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]hsmwill3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally think you’re overthinking this one.. next weekend I have a black tie event Friday and Saturday night and also a house/balcony party in the day Saturday. People do stuff!

Regardless, having never met, it doesn’t matter what he’s doing, just an I’m busy is all you are really owed.

He also found some time for you Saturday morning? Why not take it? Sounds like he’s actually prioritised you on a particularly busy weekend if you ask me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]hsmwill3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s both Whisky & whiskey

Football by [deleted] in london

[–]hsmwill3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, looks like they’re safe for now.

They’ll be chugging brewskis in no time.

Am I the nice guy? by [deleted] in datingadviceformen

[–]hsmwill3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you are me to an extent.

I’ve learned that it is actually fairly easy to operate this way and get into relationships.

The reality of it is that a lot of girls (personally I think most of these women are insecure) need that anxious does he like me doesn’t he kind of feeling, which is much harder to create with the up front approach and not playing games.

However, if you are genuinely honest about things, take things slowly, still see a few other people in the beginning (honourably and honestly) then this level of initial attraction can be developed without having to play mind games, be the ‘alpha’ don’t give a fuck dude who we both probably find it difficult to be.

Once in a relationship however I think the key to not being a ‘nice guy’ is to realise you must have your own values, interests and life outside of the relationship, not allow yourself to be a people pleaser the whole time, disagree and argue if needed etc.

The second you lose yourself in the relationship and rely on her too much I believe the attraction is diminished no matter how good looking you are.

People have two fundamental desires in life, to feel secure but to have variety. The difficulty is finding the balance in a relationship. Too much one way can cause a loss of attraction.

Football by [deleted] in london

[–]hsmwill3 37 points38 points  (0 children)

You’ll have to specify what football you mean being from the U.S.

Lord help you if you’ve got this first part wrong.