First round interview with BCG one week, then meeting the girlfriends family the following week. Never have I been so ready to disappoint!

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Attitude adjustment, my friend. Get your mind right. Good luck!

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Same advice applies to both: try to relax, enjoy the experience, and make sure what makes you unique shines through. You know, assuming your uniqueness is work appropriate and client/in-law friendly

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Nail the BCG one then nail the girlfriend one...wait....yeah still works...

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Sounds like you have low confidence. Time to see a therapist.

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Come on, Bruce. This city needs you

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^That was a big assumption there my friend

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Set reasonable expectations.

@op how did it go?

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