I’m going to be starting out in consulting as a masters graduate student in July. What would be a good graduation gift to myself? I would like it to have some utility to me once I start working.

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But actually.

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Carry on bag, good quality backpack/shoulder laptop bag, trench coat, quality loafers, pearl/diamond studs, travel sweater (comfy, yet professional enough for flights!).

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Really good and comfortable shoes you feel confident in (for rushing around airports and sprinting to meetings)

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Any brands you recommend?

Get a Peloton. You'll need to be fit in order to do your best and between consulting life and masters studies - time will be your biggest issue.

Message me if you want a referral code that gives you $100

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^Haha. I see it now.

Invest in a great bag! It’s the best thing ever. I started after my masters too, and it was the best feeling ever to be able to afford myself a beautiful Kate spade bag :)

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A good carry on bag (Tumi is the go-to brand, but I love my Away bag. If you decide to go Tumi, hold off until you start. A lot of the firms get discounts). Also noise canceling headphones or AirPods. Noise cancelling are great for team room working while others are talking, but I love my AirPods for traveling

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