Right, tell us about how you grew up
I grew up in Esikhawini, a township outside Richard’s Bay. I’m from a
very humble family. My mom was a nurse, so we never visited the Doctor if we
were sick, and my Dad was an HR manager at Alusaf now known as BHP Billiton. My
Mom prepared super for us every night and my Dad sometimes helped us with our
homework. On weekends we use to go to town with our Mom, she always had
something to do, and my Dad was a videographer part time so he usually had a
wedding or a funeral to film. In general my brother and I were considered as
naughty kids growing up, always got scolded at or a hiding, but looking back
now we deserved it.
What do you now? No need to go into detail here,
we're still getting there.
I’m a Consultant at Accenture
What did you study and are you using it at all in
your current role?
BComm Information Systems (Hons), not really but it was a criterion for
getting me in the door.
How long have you been working and what do you miss
about not working (i.e being a full time student)
It will be my fifth year working this year.
I miss not having to worry about making meals, it was done for me at
residence. I miss those long 3 month holidays, I miss waking up in the morning
and choosing if I want to go to class or not, I miss the reckless living, partying
till sunrise.
How is your typical work day?
Read emails, respond where I can
Formulate a to do list
Do tasks those tasks in my To-Do list could be
Build a plan, explain deliverable to junior resource
Attend meetings
Respond to emails
Three tips for people keen to join your line of
work?
You have to be absolutely sure, that your personality is a fit for
consulting, it can make your life miserable if you are not a good fit.
Always, always and always be willing to learn, make learning your habit.
Live up to your promises, even if it kills you, start now.
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