“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
Having a pet is just like raising kid. With great difficulty it can be done. But if you're committed to getting a pet and feel it will make you happy, by all means get one and it will be worth it for life balance.
Be sure you can provide it with an entertaining life too - it's a two-way street. No point in a Golden Retriever for it to be locked in a cage or alone in the apartment for 18 hours a day while you're working.
Get a cat. They wont care you are gone for 16+ hours a day. Ideally, do not get a kitten because they need more attention. Go to your local SPCA and I'm sure they will be happy to set you up with an older cat. Change its litter box every day, and make sure you feed it before you leave and when you get home. Do not get a high maintenance animal like a Border Collie
hahaha noted. I am a cat person indeed, and will be sure to look into local shelters
I have a litter robot with automatic feeder and water fountain.. totally automated and my cat is chill
As an incoming at a sweaty group I would love to get a cat..but I’m worried what happens if that cat has a emergency and I can’t take it to vet because I have to work etc
Unless your cat has regular emergencies, people are generally very understanding of you being out of pocket because you're at the emergency vet or something like that. Bring your laptop if you must but 2-3 hours without it isn't the end of the world once every 5 years in an actual emergency. I wouldn't let this stop you.
Obviously don't get a cat with major health issues requiring ongoing vet care, but other than that you should be fine
We have a cat and are considering a second one.
Cats require a decent amount of attention, but they do not need play time or social time the entire day.
As long as someone is there with the cat, it will be alright. Leaving a cat alone for the entire day is not something we would do.
It also depends on the cat breed, there are some fairly social ones like ragdolls which require more attention.
Yes and I guess I am looking at adopting in pairs because having one cat all alone for the entire day is not that ideal. Esp given that I prefer higher energy pets
Dogs are the way to go, never get a cat. Jk, both are fine and should bring a lot of work, but ultimately happiness.
Definitely a cat. They don't need to go outside like dogs, so if you generally can give it attention most days they can take care of themselves.
Dogs can be done, but it's expensive and difficult, would not recommend unless you have a live-in significant other or a lot of disposable income to spend on caretakers. You'd need a full-time walker (likely 2x a day minimum, assuming you can do morning and night) and even that assumes you'd be home in the evening enough to enjoy it and spend time with it.
How do you balance life?
bro how does the pet stay alive if you’re in IB
Cats are wayyyy easier to manage than dogs in IB (and in any career, in general). My car is aloof to the point where he seems annoyed if I try to play with him for more than 15 mins
As an analyst in IB, it seems impossible to maintain a dog. One of the analysts has a cat that's pretty independent.
Get a turtle
Someone should throw MS at this so I can post anon
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