tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.comments2021-05-12T23:40:32.589-07:00Moving on....to INSEAD !konfusedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03911991029044094948noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-65142930952327738032015-01-22T14:06:36.439-08:002015-01-22T14:06:36.439-08:00Hi,
I just stumbled onto your blog.
"Patri...Hi, <br />I just stumbled onto your blog. <br /><br />"Patrick, I want to buy this company". <br />When I read that line, I was stunned. Thank you Sir (or Madam) ! I am printing this page down, BOLDENING that line, and pasting it on my wall. Thank you for restoring my faith in the idea that big dreams need the ability to take seemingly crazy decisions. <br /><br />It is heartening to hear this inspiring story of an inspiring man. I have not known Patrick and I am not an MBA student, but my heart goes out to him and his family. Rest in Peace.Cliffhangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459642183260530136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-56788639033009809502014-02-19T02:19:38.427-08:002014-02-19T02:19:38.427-08:00This is your last post!
whatever happened to you ...This is your last post!<br /><br />whatever happened to you after that?<br />Where did u finally landup? did u get ur dream job?<br /><br />Gosh! Its like leaving someone high and dry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-53420095772238003152014-02-09T17:01:41.524-08:002014-02-09T17:01:41.524-08:00This post is as poignant now as it was four years ...This post is as poignant now as it was four years ago. <br /><br />This past year my fiancée started at INSEAD and I followed three months later. I packed up our house, left my job, and followed her across the world. The INSEAD year was to be a great year for both of us, filled with academics, travelling, marriage and the potential of the future. I supported her application immensely, we both jumped for joy when she got in, and the future looked bright. <br /><br />When I arrived in Singapore my spouse had changed. She was on a promiscuous, narcissistic bender, partying, sleeping around, participating in INSEAD’s ‘pajama day.' Before P2 finals began, we were over.<br /><br />If you and your partner are embarking on an INSEAD MBA, and you want a committed long-term relationship, think carefully. INSEAD will likely pose challenges to your relationship. I know couples make it through INSEAD unscathed, but plenty don’t. I was in a very committed relationship for the INSEAD year – our wedding date set, the invites were out, the band was booked, and yet things happened that irreparably destroyed our relationship. It could happen to you.<br /><br />Before embarking on an INSEAD year as a couple, I suggest:<br /><br />1. Think first about whether INSEAD is really the right place. Don’t get me wrong, INSEAD is a great business school, and it looks like a blast, but it is a very intensive inward facing bubble for young, aspiring students who want to explore. It certainly can be life changing, but the conditions are not great for monogamy. I’d suggest couples consider two-year MBA programs, of which there are plenty great ones. It may seem counter-intuitive, but two-year programs have a reputation for being less intense and in turn less frothy.<br /><br />2. If it has to be INSEAD, arrive together, be with each other early and often, spend time with other couples at the start. I understand early on, there is a lot of eyeing up, and coupling up, which slows down as the year goes on. For the brief time I was there, dinnertime conversation centered on “who in the class do you want to shag?” It is wise that you are known as a couple when that conversation starts.<br /><br />3. Take a lot of time out of the schedule to be together, and travel together. There will be lots of pressure on the attending student to do things with the student body. Resist it. Certainly if you are in Singapore, there is plenty to do around the city, and SE Asia (or Europe) is beckoning for weekends and breaks. The student will pass their exams. Don’t worry.<br /><br />INSEAD may also want to think about how they can better support couples and partners. Some elements are in place, although I would question if they are enough. The collateral damage from an MBAers exploration is too often absorbed by the partner who has doubled down to support their partner’s aspirations. The partner may not be fee-paying student, but they can feel the adverse brunt of the “INSEAD effect” in life-altering proportions. Although partners may be viewed by INSEAD as ancillary, the impact from the partner’s experience to the INSEAD brand and promise is very real. And really, what are the academic merits of pajama day?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-47416281807363607802012-11-30T22:41:06.551-08:002012-11-30T22:41:06.551-08:00Hi, I am applying to INSEAD this year, your commen...Hi, I am applying to INSEAD this year, your comment that "In good times companies look for potential, but in bad ones for good fit" has been tested during the recession. How did it work out for you finally? Did you start on your own, I am starting to feel thats the best thing to do in a recession, of course if you already have some cash with you.phaseShifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005346570860089774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-72137814242721117782012-02-11T14:48:39.807-08:002012-02-11T14:48:39.807-08:00...and.. how did it turn up? I landed at your blog......and.. how did it turn up? I landed at your blog while searching for things.. I am joining INSEAD this Sept and am curious to understand teh placement scenario and general insead stuff.. any help?Divya Jainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07133004231880800764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-32578751645009060942011-06-20T21:45:50.739-07:002011-06-20T21:45:50.739-07:00So... did you finally find a job? I'm interest...So... did you finally find a job? I'm interested in your post-insead life two years from grad..<br /><br />best of luckChapahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636185296504320081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-83099860976298544742010-11-11T08:57:32.937-08:002010-11-11T08:57:32.937-08:00Sad but nowadays... doing an MBA has a high risk.....Sad but nowadays... doing an MBA has a high risk... Huge investment and no job for most in top business schools. It is very difficult to find jobs for 900 MBAs at INSEADAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-16872697275534924762010-05-30T23:18:35.572-07:002010-05-30T23:18:35.572-07:00Yo Loophole...stop worrying about your GMAT. Its o...Yo Loophole...stop worrying about your GMAT. Its only a damn test.<br /><br />Anyways, back to your question - what helps with INSEAD admissions is, GMAT score + your profile = very interesting. Whatever you do, you must look good overall. <br /><br />My GMAT was 660 :( and my profile was weird (..read rare) and hence I got in.<br /><br />Email me your profile at konfused.me@gmail.com and I will let you know my thoughts.<br /><br />Stop sweating.konfusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03911991029044094948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-41448479450321738252010-05-27T03:50:51.349-07:002010-05-27T03:50:51.349-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.RunningRaincoat!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09985504356683211538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-2134968490312279772010-05-27T03:43:50.985-07:002010-05-27T03:43:50.985-07:00hello K,
Am in a dilemma - whether to apply to R2...hello K,<br /><br />Am in a dilemma - whether to apply to R2 or R3? The only thing holding me back is my GMAT score.<br />In your opinon, and based on what you've seen and heard, what would you say is the minimum acceptable score to apply to the school?<br />Is is true that come recruiting season at INSEAD, a lot of companies ask students for their GMAT scores?<br /><br />and your thoughts on R3 Vs. R2?RunningRaincoat!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09985504356683211538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-5371069257636599162010-01-06T07:04:28.395-08:002010-01-06T07:04:28.395-08:00Well done! Love the comment 'entrepreneurship ...Well done! Love the comment 'entrepreneurship is more about balls'!<br /><br />Good luck!Manchurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453883277999373455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-90128335928634385712009-12-11T04:06:21.873-08:002009-12-11T04:06:21.873-08:00Really Good work & very helpfulReally Good work & very helpfulAniruddhahttp://www.anibn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-9434649058867326182009-11-09T03:58:40.184-08:002009-11-09T03:58:40.184-08:00balls out, man.
this two campus split shit just g...balls out, man.<br /><br />this two campus split shit just got super competitive. all the beautiful people posting pictures of themselves with their sunburns, sloppily hooking up and spreading their STDs, disrespecting each other.<br /><br />i'm so ready to be done with this shit. really ready to be a contributing member of society again. ready to do something i can be proud of. 'getting into insead' as an achievement in and of itself can only last so long.<br /><br />i'm also waiting for that time when I can look back at INSEAD fondly. at this point, i can't wait to get the fuck out of this bubble.<br /><br />you'll be okay. you're smart enough and ballsy enough. you'll do just fine.<br /><br />there, i can use foul language too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-49331192310506345152009-11-04T10:09:23.629-08:002009-11-04T10:09:23.629-08:00I can understand your situation, and wish you all ...I can understand your situation, and wish you all the best my friend...<br /><br />However, the glass can be half full...there are still people out there (me included) who would love to just be a part of the INSEAD experience... and that is something that can never be taken away from you. Over the years, economies change, but your feats and accomplishments are something you can cherish for a lifetime! congratulations on getting in and hustling it out from one of the most premier and exclusive institutions in the world..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-7252770179238830942009-11-01T09:34:27.437-08:002009-11-01T09:34:27.437-08:00You sound bitter man! You will get your dream job ...You sound bitter man! You will get your dream job in a few months. Relax!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-77199228998840240632009-10-31T23:09:52.926-07:002009-10-31T23:09:52.926-07:00You've hit the nail on the head with the "...You've hit the nail on the head with the "entrepreneurship is not about frameworks but more about balls" statement. Good post!OutOfMyJeanshttp://insideinsead.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-44440029968212771102009-10-29T22:18:58.602-07:002009-10-29T22:18:58.602-07:00Hang in there matey. I'm sure a job offer'...Hang in there matey. I'm sure a job offer's just around the corner.Znoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-78984640499122194792009-10-29T06:26:38.660-07:002009-10-29T06:26:38.660-07:00Wow, looks like the scene is real shitty. Wonder h...Wow, looks like the scene is real shitty. Wonder how it's going to be for the 10D'ers.OutOfMyJeanshttp://insideinsead.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-79744092869623120702009-10-28T17:24:53.164-07:002009-10-28T17:24:53.164-07:00Pretty neat description. I think I fell into this ...Pretty neat description. I think I fell into this trap. My gf left me heartbroken, probably because I wasn't able to emotionally understand her (as I was busy with my school and she wasn't)... But again, that is no reason to leave someone who loves to truly...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-53693122094710564562009-10-04T22:42:00.474-07:002009-10-04T22:42:00.474-07:00Yes, I know it wasn't going to be broadcast, b...Yes, I know it wasn't going to be broadcast, but I still want to watch ;pOutOfMyJeanshttp://insideinsead.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-89257918541976678602009-10-03T12:03:03.048-07:002009-10-03T12:03:03.048-07:00Thanks for the encouragement guys.
OMJ, by live I...Thanks for the encouragement guys.<br /><br />OMJ, by live I dont mean live like a website or a video :)<br /><br />Its more like I am in the final phase and the axn just got real...pray for my guys...I want this stuff to work out!!konfusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03911991029044094948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-35232296067578925442009-10-03T02:16:19.508-07:002009-10-03T02:16:19.508-07:00Where is it going live? I want to watch.Where is it going live? I want to watch.OutOfMyJeanshttp://insideinsead.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-13893927476173806652009-09-30T13:23:31.444-07:002009-09-30T13:23:31.444-07:00Hang in there, dude. This is a marathon, not a spr...Hang in there, dude. This is a marathon, not a sprint. From my b-school years, the "most likely to succeed" people are not that impressive today. The "losers" are doing great. You'll be fine.<br /><br />Curious to hear your David vs. Golliah story. :-)geekmba360http://www.geekmba360.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-63544213871498316532009-09-28T05:58:24.517-07:002009-09-28T05:58:24.517-07:00nice and crisp advice :)nice and crisp advice :)riprhttp://ripr.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744040725638542785.post-12064827387274978312009-09-15T09:53:20.538-07:002009-09-15T09:53:20.538-07:00Hi there!
'm working on the gmat because i wa...Hi there!<br /><br />'m working on the gmat because i want to apply to Insead next year so hopefully one day i will be a insead alumni.<br />really nice to read yours experiencesjosenoreply@blogger.com