Comments for Ask the Harvard MBA http://www.asktheharvardmba.com My name is Chris Yeh. I'm a Harvard MBA, and you can ask me anything! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:42:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on I’m a 34-year-old single woman. Where do I find a decent guy? by Katherine http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2008/06/07/im-a-34-year-old-single-woman-where-do-i-find-a-decent-guy/#comment-961 Katherine Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:49:07 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2008/06/07/im-a-34-year-old-single-woman-where-do-i-find-a-decent-guy/#comment-961 I am a 29 year-old single female in New York City. I am the last single girl among my friends and coworkers. I haven't had a date in about 2 years. I know I need to go out more and meet people, but there is no one left to go out with. I know I'm beautiful, I've been told so by many men and get noticed all the time...yet no dates. I also have a masters degree and make well over 100K. I'm a nurse, which I think makes it worse, as it is perceived as a low class, working class type of job. I'm very shy when it comes to dating and don't know what to do. I'm also considering going back to school for an MBA because I'm tired of my job and want a change. However, I don't know if this will only prolong my search for a boyfriend/husband. I am a 29 year-old single female in New York City. I am the last single girl among my friends and coworkers. I haven’t had a date in about 2 years. I know I need to go out more and meet people, but there is no one left to go out with. I know I’m beautiful, I’ve been told so by many men and get noticed all the time…yet no dates. I also have a masters degree and make well over 100K. I’m a nurse, which I think makes it worse, as it is perceived as a low class, working class type of job. I’m very shy when it comes to dating and don’t know what to do.
I’m also considering going back to school for an MBA because I’m tired of my job and want a change. However, I don’t know if this will only prolong my search for a boyfriend/husband.

]]> Comment on I’m a 34-year-old single woman. Where do I find a decent guy? by Listen http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2008/06/07/im-a-34-year-old-single-woman-where-do-i-find-a-decent-guy/#comment-960 Listen Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:12:09 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2008/06/07/im-a-34-year-old-single-woman-where-do-i-find-a-decent-guy/#comment-960 Try Asian American men. They are often hidden jewels. The media has portrayed them as unattractive so they may be overlooked. But many have the qualities of an ideal husband: intelligence, talent, quality, integrity, etc. I didn't think about dating Asian American men until later. My guy is unbelievable and quite sexy when you get to know him. Try Asian American men. They are often hidden jewels. The media has portrayed them as unattractive so they may be overlooked. But many have the qualities of an ideal husband: intelligence, talent, quality, integrity, etc. I didn’t think about dating Asian American men until later. My guy is unbelievable and quite sexy when you get to know him.

]]> Comment on Why do Asian women prefer white men? Seriously… why? by Limy http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/06/27/why-do-asian-women-prefer-white-men-seriously-why/#comment-959 Limy Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:25:40 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/06/27/why-do-asian-women-prefer-white-men-seriously-why/#comment-959 I forgot I wanted to comment on the Harvard MBA thing. Ive attended some of the Harvard business seminars over the years, and have met more than a few of the university graduates. I have to say that most Ive met even admit there parents paid for the education, but they didnt actually learn anything. Just having the parchment with Harvard on it gets them into some of the most prestigious doors in the world, and even some of the best jobs around. It still doesnt mean they know their arses from a hole in the ground. After all , think about who is most prevalent on Wall street, and in congress. Its Harvard, and other Ivy league graduates. Look at the bang up job they have been doing. Corruption, Fraud, Crimes you would not believe. And Just remember, GW Bush was the first Harvard MBA President. That worked out well didnt it? Just because the education cost more than most could ever pay doesnt mean its worth a plug nickle. This article kind of re-enforces that too. I forgot I wanted to comment on the Harvard MBA thing. Ive attended some of the Harvard business seminars over the years, and have met more than a few of the university graduates. I have to say that most Ive met even admit there parents paid for the education, but they didnt actually learn anything. Just having the parchment with Harvard on it gets them into some of the most prestigious doors in the world, and even some of the best jobs around. It still doesnt mean they know their arses from a hole in the ground. After all , think about who is most prevalent on Wall street, and in congress. Its Harvard, and other Ivy league graduates. Look at the bang up job they have been doing. Corruption, Fraud, Crimes you would not believe. And Just remember, GW Bush was the first Harvard MBA President. That worked out well didnt it? Just because the education cost more than most could ever pay doesnt mean its worth a plug nickle. This article kind of re-enforces that too.

]]> Comment on Why do Asian women prefer white men? Seriously… why? by Limy http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/06/27/why-do-asian-women-prefer-white-men-seriously-why/#comment-958 Limy Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:14:49 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/06/27/why-do-asian-women-prefer-white-men-seriously-why/#comment-958 I married a beautiful Chinese woman 15 years ago, and we are still married and very much in love today. I never went looking for an Asian woman, or meeting was pure accidental. I had admired some of the Asian women who are very beautiful, but so are some woman from every race and I have admired them as well. A beautiful woman is like a great piece of art and should be admired Ive always thought. Though since I married I have had no need or reason to admire anyone else, nor could I even imagine doing so. One reason is because i dont want to. Another is because contrary to popular belief, Asian woman will knock the crap out of you if you do. They can be very dominating at times, and not in the fun way you might be thinking of, although some of that can happen at times too, but I digress. Call it a fetish, call it whatever you want, but I adore my wife, and I always have and always will. And she has blessed me with 3 of the most adorable children in the world, a mix of her Chinese, and my Euro/American Caucasian. The older they get they more their looks get them in trouble too. Our boy, the oldest is now being sought after by many girls or all races for his looks and athletic pose. The 2 younger girls are always getting comments from people on just how adorable they are. I dread the coming years when they want to really start dating, and the wolves that will be knocking at our door( and me with my 45 in my iwb holster to answer the door) Point is, it doesnt matter who your idea dream woman is, or was, you end up with your perfect mate no matter what you think you want. And maybe if you get what you think you want, you just might regret it. I originally always had what you call a fetish for red heads, and I ended up with the farthest thing from a red head, and have been happy ever since. About the only thing I would have to say is not a great thing about marrying an Asian, is that you marry the whole family. And that includes having to support many of them as well. For the rest of yours and their lives. Its considered normal in most Asian cultures. Just think of that while your chasing your Asian dream girl. You might get the girl, but your sending money to her parents, siblings, and even cousins , for eternity. I married a beautiful Chinese woman 15 years ago, and we are still married and very much in love today. I never went looking for an Asian woman, or meeting was pure accidental. I had admired some of the Asian women who are very beautiful, but so are some woman from every race and I have admired them as well. A beautiful woman is like a great piece of art and should be admired Ive always thought. Though since I married I have had no need or reason to admire anyone else, nor could I even imagine doing so. One reason is because i dont want to. Another is because contrary to popular belief, Asian woman will knock the crap out of you if you do. They can be very dominating at times, and not in the fun way you might be thinking of, although some of that can happen at times too, but I digress. Call it a fetish, call it whatever you want, but I adore my wife, and I always have and always will. And she has blessed me with 3 of the most adorable children in the world, a mix of her Chinese, and my Euro/American Caucasian. The older they get they more their looks get them in trouble too. Our boy, the oldest is now being sought after by many girls or all races for his looks and athletic pose. The 2 younger girls are always getting comments from people on just how adorable they are. I dread the coming years when they want to really start dating, and the wolves that will be knocking at our door( and me with my 45 in my iwb holster to answer the door)
Point is, it doesnt matter who your idea dream woman is, or was, you end up with your perfect mate no matter what you think you want. And maybe if you get what you think you want, you just might regret it. I originally always had what you call a fetish for red heads, and I ended up with the farthest thing from a red head, and have been happy ever since. About the only thing I would have to say is not a great thing about marrying an Asian, is that you marry the whole family. And that includes having to support many of them as well. For the rest of yours and their lives. Its considered normal in most Asian cultures. Just think of that while your chasing your Asian dream girl. You might get the girl, but your sending money to her parents, siblings, and even cousins , for eternity.

]]> Comment on How Do You Speed-read Effectively? by Raheel http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2008/06/27/how-do-you-speed-read-effectively/#comment-957 Raheel Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:58:56 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2008/06/27/how-do-you-speed-read-effectively/#comment-957 I know a lot of people think that speed reading cannot be attained if you are not naturally born with it. This is absolutely false. I have taught even my friend to increase his reading rate from around 300 wpm to 871 wpm (last time I checked). Our brains are very pliable and can learn many things. Reading fast is a skill that requires higher levels of concentration and loss of sub-vocalization. The reason people read so slow is because they sub-vocalize everything they read. They basically say what they are reading in their head or even, in worse cases, whisper them to themselves. This habit can be broken by doing a ten minute exercise everyday. If you would like more information about this please look up Evelyn Wood on google. She started the teachings of speed reading and took 8 years to design the first speed reading course and it is very effective. Thank You I know a lot of people think that speed reading cannot be attained if you are not naturally born with it. This is absolutely false. I have taught even my friend to increase his reading rate from around 300 wpm to 871 wpm (last time I checked). Our brains are very pliable and can learn many things. Reading fast is a skill that requires higher levels of concentration and loss of sub-vocalization. The reason people read so slow is because they sub-vocalize everything they read. They basically say what they are reading in their head or even, in worse cases, whisper them to themselves. This habit can be broken by doing a ten minute exercise everyday. If you would like more information about this please look up Evelyn Wood on google. She started the teachings of speed reading and took 8 years to design the first speed reading course and it is very effective.

Thank You

]]> Comment on I’m 38 and have been unemployed for 2 years. What should I do to get my life back on track? by admin http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/09/07/im-38-and-have-been-unemployed-for-2-years-what-should-i-do-to-get-my-life-back-on-track/#comment-956 admin Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:40:21 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/09/07/im-38-and-have-been-unemployed-for-2-years-what-should-i-do-to-get-my-life-back-on-track/#comment-956 Dee, I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you've faced. As you've seen, applying for jobs is often of limited use. Think about how many people apply to work at all those companies listed on the "Top Companies to Work For" lists. Getting into one of those companies may very well be harder than getting into Harvard Business School. You need to try interviewing closer to home, and try to figure out your strengths and weaknesses. If the issue is a lack of experience, find ways to address it. For example, writing a blog or organizing an event in a particular field gives you a great excuse to network with experts and other enthusiasts. Once people know you, your chances of getting a job increase dramatically. Dee,

I’m sorry to hear about the difficulties you’ve faced. As you’ve seen, applying for jobs is often of limited use.

Think about how many people apply to work at all those companies listed on the “Top Companies to Work For” lists. Getting into one of those companies may very well be harder than getting into Harvard Business School.

You need to try interviewing closer to home, and try to figure out your strengths and weaknesses. If the issue is a lack of experience, find ways to address it.

For example, writing a blog or organizing an event in a particular field gives you a great excuse to network with experts and other enthusiasts.

Once people know you, your chances of getting a job increase dramatically.

]]> Comment on I’m 38 and have been unemployed for 2 years. What should I do to get my life back on track? by Dee Pellegrino http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/09/07/im-38-and-have-been-unemployed-for-2-years-what-should-i-do-to-get-my-life-back-on-track/#comment-955 Dee Pellegrino Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:01:20 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/09/07/im-38-and-have-been-unemployed-for-2-years-what-should-i-do-to-get-my-life-back-on-track/#comment-955 I graduated with an M.B.A. over five years ago. I graduated at the top of my class. When I got done, I applied everywhere. Filled out every online application for all the top companies to work for. (While the online job postings in Career Builder had a number of jobs for people with a specific background with experience, there was few jobs that were for people that were good candidates to learn the business.) I did not get one response. I got my math secondary teaching certificate to survive, but I do not want to be in high school teaching. Teaching high school is more like being a police officer than a teacher. Please help. I do not know how to get my foot in the door with a good company. I do not know the right people I guess. I graduated with an M.B.A. over five years ago.

I graduated at the top of my class. When I got done, I applied everywhere. Filled out every online application for all the top companies to work for. (While the online job postings in Career Builder had a number of jobs for people with a specific background with experience, there was few jobs that were for people that were good candidates to learn the business.)

I did not get one response.

I got my math secondary teaching certificate to survive, but I do not want to be in high school teaching. Teaching high school is more like being a police officer than a teacher.

Please help. I do not know how to get my foot in the door with a good company. I do
not know the right people I guess.

]]> Comment on How Can I Get Into The Adult Film Industry? by admin http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/07/25/how-can-i-get-into-the-adult-film-industry/#comment-954 admin Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:50:33 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/07/25/how-can-i-get-into-the-adult-film-industry/#comment-954 Nick, The majority of American pornographic films are shot in the Los Angeles area, specifically in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys. Nick,

The majority of American pornographic films are shot in the Los Angeles area, specifically in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.

]]> Comment on How Can I Get Into The Adult Film Industry? by Nick http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/07/25/how-can-i-get-into-the-adult-film-industry/#comment-953 Nick Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:14:19 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/07/25/how-can-i-get-into-the-adult-film-industry/#comment-953 I have a question. Where are most of the porn videos shot? I have a question. Where are most of the porn videos shot?

]]> Comment on Why do Asian women prefer white men? Seriously… why? by Notanmba http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/06/27/why-do-asian-women-prefer-white-men-seriously-why/#comment-952 Notanmba Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:09:25 +0000 http://www.asktheharvardmba.com/2009/06/27/why-do-asian-women-prefer-white-men-seriously-why/#comment-952 What would be the proper term for describing an asian that does not include south asia or west asia? So how do you describe an asian that is east/southeast asian (i.e. 'mongoloid')? There has to be some terminology right? Is mongoloid the best one oute there? It seems a little weird to say "mongoloid"... Whats acceptable? Just curious. What would be the proper term for describing an asian that does not include south asia or west asia?

So how do you describe an asian that is east/southeast asian (i.e. ‘mongoloid’)? There has to be some terminology right? Is mongoloid the best one oute there? It seems a little weird to say “mongoloid”… Whats acceptable?

Just curious.

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