On Jul 12, 6:04 am, "John A. Weeks III" <j...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In article <1399mspohss3...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
>
> Thanaset <thana...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > My questions are: How else do I get myself up to speed so I can
> > compete with other candidates? What are the chances that I get myself
> > hired by top consulting firms? And, am I too old for the job?
>
> The better question to ask is if you are willing to do what
> it takes to be successful in this new field. Age isn't the
> factor. Rather, it is the willingness to come out of school
> with fresh knowledge, then work killer hours to apply it for
> several years on non-stop projects. Then, if you don't implode,
> you may make the cut and get promoted or be put on track for
> future partner****p. People that have families and outside
> activities don't do well here, and that is the issue with
> people that are older--they are prone to having this baggage.
>
> So, are you willing to do what it takes? If so, then start
> doing it and prove it to the world.
John,
Thanks for your input. There is no doubt about my willingness to
devote myself to this new career path.
Best,
Thanaset
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