Week two post CA

For those of you who read my last blog, you will know what the title abbreviation stands for (Corporate America). I have been consulting for two weeks now. It is very interesting, and I am enjoying every minute. I interviewed sales candidates in Chicago for a technical sales position, and although this position generally needs a solid technical knowledge base, I felt like I was interviewing people I had already worked with. It was very surreal. I imagine that much like starting a new job, it feels a little weird though. I don't feel as connected as I did to my prior company which is to be expected. But, I think that is the point - for me to not feel that way again - to do my job extremely well and move on.

I have had many great interactions with all sorts of new people. This week while I was in Chicago, I ended up having breakfast with a terrific gentleman who has worked with a negotiation seminar company for 17 years ( yes, that one for all you travelers out there).

He was amazing, and I felt like I met a life-long friend. He invited me to an upcoming seminar, which I may just attend. It might be cool to improve my negotiation skills.

I am missing my friends and colleagues at TMP and am a bit under monetized at the moment but I am still happy that I have so much opportunity ahead of me.