WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A CONSULTANT (I presented at my first industry event + did some baking)

A chaotic week of client meetings, presentations, studying, baking + coxing!
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FAQ:
How old are you? I'm 23.
What's your job? I work as a Risk Analyst in Insurance Consulting, and am studying to become a qualified actuary.
What did you do at university? I studied Physical Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, and specialised in Astrophysics.
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Intro credit: @Manique Here

[@melinag27]

Just wanted to say that you really didn‘t need to wear any makeup in that meeting, you look pretty and professional either way ❤️ (and if men don‘t have to, neither do we😇)

[@kareenar8749]

Could you talk a little bit about the lesson(s) you've learned about how to navigate office politics or the corporate culture in general?

[@PaigeY]

For sure, a topic for a future video! Have learned a lot in recent months 😅

[@mona237]

@@PaigeY I’m 40 and have just switched careers to a trainee actuary. Believe it or not I still got stung with office politics recently in the new gig. A video on this topic would be welcomed, I often watch your vids to get my back on track with the studies!

[@SamaraMorgan1970]

Seems like lots of great things are going on lately in everyone's lives! 😁 I have just started writing my master's thesis and I'm loving it 🤩

[@PaigeY]

Busy busy busy! Glad thesis writing is going well 🙌

[@onehumanfromearth5063]

I'm glad someone else likes talking to their parents regularly. Washing machines are an underrated invention too! The pink basket on the bike works.

[@90sHONEY]

Good to hear from you again, Paige. From what we could see, your presentation was really professional so you definitely don't have to worry about that!

[@libbyt2581]

Great to see you uploading again Paige :) I just wanted to thank you because your uni videos, though they are a few years old now, really helped me through my first few weeks of my Masters. I struggled with loneliness because I didn't make any friends and was living in a new area. Your videos gave me a bit of nostalgia for when I started as an undergrad years ago but also comfort, a bit of distraction from how bad I was feeling. luckily feel loads better now! Hope you're enjoying your life as a consultant.

[@silvialogan9226]

Paige, I am glad that your presentation went very well and everybody liked it.

[@susanneklein4664]

Don’t know when’s the last time I related to someone this much 😅 I‘m a consultant too and pretty self-conscious, so the good old impostor’s syndrome is very familiar to me. That being said, I found that others tend to be way more chill than we think, so…don’t overthink what you’re doing, from what you’re telling us I think you’re doing great!

[@PaigeY]

Trueee!

[@Kate-qu2rw]

Ohmygod stereo hit me at 9:20 and scared the crap out of me, I thought someone talks behind my back 🙈 That was harsh step back to reality 😂 So glad you went full pro mode on presentation 😄 I know that feeling when someone finally asks you for input, that's crazy but how satisfying. I hope you got some rest at the weekend. Have a great (this) week!

[@xpoeskio1103]

Let’s get some more live study sessions, I used to love them!

[@PaigeY]

Good shout! I’m swamped in exam revision and need some study buddies

[@princyyu7443]

Miss you so much Paige!!! You are my study motivation(especially in lockdown!

[@purplypuppie]

Been watching your vlogs since your year 1 Cambridge days, and I’m so happy seeing you adult and flourish!

[@yashitajindal9969]

Glad you're back😊. I'm sure you did your best with the presentation. This vlog was exactly like the ones you posted during first and second year of uni. I've basically grown with you. This year I'll be off to uni. Prolly gonna pursue engineering. Keep motivating me girl. You got it. Love 💕

[@PaigeY]

Yeee doing my best is all that matters! So exciting that uni is coming up for you. Have the best time! STEM degrees ftw 😉

[@yashitajindal9969]

Thank you 💗

[@ishitaarora281]

love the vlog Paige. You are so relatable and inspiring! new subscriber :)

[@PaigeY]

Welcome 🤗

[@kabloe9363]

Just a tip for sleeping on the train: set an alarm on your phone (at about 5 or 10 minutes before your time of arrival), and put your headphones on. No more worries :-)

[@PaigeY]

This is GENIUS

[@valarie218]

Glad to hear you like the Encanto soundtrack, Paige. It’s the work of a high school friend of mine currently residing in LA (I’m 33) and we come from a small town in South East Asia. It’s really awesome to hear people loving it so much!

[@Laura-rp2ce]

You motivate me so much. At the moment I am really struggling at work because of anxiety and I feel less lonely thanks to you. I love how you always seem so positive. I really missed your vlogs! Thanks from Italy

[@PaigeY]

You’ll get through this rough patch. All the best!

[@huseyintekinaslan6946]

Have been following this channel since her earliest video. Today I noticed she has grown up and become a businesswoman in recent years. Really well done :)

[@PaigeY]

Haha business woman might be a stretch but I’m definitely an adult now 😎

[@stevelawrence8945]

Great to hear from you. You give me an idea what it would be like to have a grandaughter. It appears that being an Actuary is going to be a good fit for you. You mix well with others. Likewise, being an Actuary keeps you learning new things every day. That will keep you brain active and sharp. Astronomy would have been too academic and too socially isolating for someone with your personality, social skills and social needs ! A retired Lawyer commenting from the State of Mississippi, USA ..... 5000 miles away from you

[@PaigeY]

Well I am enjoying it! 😊

[@dominikak8663]

Blueberry muffins look definitely pro! Congrats on your promotion and on making it through the presentation 🎉

[@PaigeY]

Thank you!!! 🫐

[@juijoshi1027]

The Queen is back 🌸 Hope u r doing well ✨ Much love n power to you 🌻 (Fun fact: I was recently re-watching ur uni vlogs for some much needed motivation 😅) Anyways have a great week ahead 🦋

[@yashitajindal9969]

I do that everytime i need motivation. It's like Paige has got this power to make me feel like I need to work hard

[@juijoshi1027]

@@yashitajindal9969 trueee!! ✨

[@PaigeY]

Have a wonderful week guys ☺️🌟

[@ran_haibara]

this vlog somehow reminds me of college Paige and im loving it ♥️😊 Loved how you said the "Feeling the fear, doing it anyway" I needed that push

[@PaigeY]

Yesss gotta expand the comfort zone

[@colenugget1620]

@@PaigeY Omg this a genius way to think about it. I've struggled with stepping out of my comfort zone but putting it like that is eye opening to me. Like I like being comfortable sooooo...why not make the comfort zone bigger! This is exactly what I need to convince my stubborn brain. Ok, Paige, you can add motivational speaker to your skillset now.

[@AysenurToptas]

SO good to hear from you after a long time! :) I totally get you because I worked as a consultant too.. :)

[@shirleyjo8385]

You are not alone for feeling like that during those first-time-taking-the-lead meeting

[@jamesramsey7159]

Observation........you are a successful, professional right now. You have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments. From crew, work presentations and the lovely blueberry muffins. YUM YUM :o)

[@cazroberts9434]

Wonderful to catch up on what's happening with you. I'm trying to finish writing out some newsletters for work and getting ready for the Easter holidays as my hometown should be busy with tourists will be very strange after the last two years with not been able to open due to the lockdowns taking place

[@Lajlajsan]

Thanks for a great video again. Good job on the presentation. Don't forget to enjoy yourself whilst you can aswell! Also, your mum commenting on that you need mascara...why? I don't agree. Its a new time for women!

[@shortguy014]

Always a joy to watch these videos, and your journey into the professional world reminds me so much of myself after graduating

[@Noorroy2006]

I was just hoping for a new video today, now here it is😁

[@PaigeY]

Your wish is granted 😋

[@disneyjin]

i love Paige wears her jumpers and scarf for years from uni.

[@PaigeY]

I had a jumper shopping spree a few years back and they’ve lasted me ever since 😋

[@ДарьяМалиновская-ж6щ]

Exciting week 😀😀😀,I would like to try your maffins 🍩🍩🍩 . Mmm ... yummy!

[@PaigeY]

They were tasty! (and one of my five a day right 😜🫐)

[@ДарьяМалиновская-ж6щ]

@@PaigeY cool

[@КолесеньАлександра]

😶‍🌫️

[@liliansmeenge3297]

Your glasses are beautiful with those colours!! Oh and you did great surviving this week

[@inakimontero872]

Omggggg missed you so much , glad to hear everything is going better.

[@DavidFoale1]

Just wanted to say that if all that in your basket is a Sainsbury's meal deal.. its WAY better than what you get at Tesco's :)

[@lauraelisee]

You have a lot going on, but seems a lot of it is positive! I usually start work between 7-8 AM and end between 330-430 PM so 630 PM seems so late to me! Missed your vlogs! 🥰

[@lauraelisee]

@Tanya nurse but I work at home in health insurance industry.😌

[@trimaclara3779]

i really love watching your video....i miss cambridge vlogs as well

[@rondoflicflac]

Loved this vloggg 💛 i started uni this week and I'm already shattered

[@baisakhighosh2849]

Seeing "Edward" and "Jacob" chat as housemates definitely triggered some laughs ngl. 😂

[@PaigeY]

🧛‍♀️🐺

[@jonflorindo818]

Congrats on the promotion! Im about to start working as an actuary consultant, so nervous tbh. Have a nice day!

[@PaigeY]

Thanks! Happy days. Good luck in the new job!

[@Sarahr98998]

Your job gives me anxiety, lol. I could never. But well done, you!

[@PaigeY]

Haha I reckon my over-dramatic self makes it seem 10 times worse than it is 😅 but it is hard work!

[@MizzSparkle90]

A great time to blog - I started my professional job today too training to be a flight expert - dream career 😍

[@PaigeY]

This is huge! Enjoy 🥳

[@Haider_Khokhar2]

Fantastic Vlog as always Paige it appears that a lot has been happening in everyone’s lives at the moment and with regards to mine I am halfway through my apprenticeship and I am preparing for the end of the apprenticeship assessment

[@PaigeY]

Good luck!!

[@violetasofiamorales8684]

I love your videos! Missed them a lot!

[@tomhiddle7668]

Really happy to see your vlog!

[@hirro__o_]

OMG!! So close to 200K. Congratulations 🥳

[@PaigeY]

👀🤗

[@Tuuli_Fl]

You're such an inspiring person Paige! And I love how honest you are. But I wondered why the rowing outings are so early in the morning?

[@PaigeY]

I wonder this sometimes too 😅 (main reasons are it dodges the working day when people are busy, and the river is less busy in the very early hours)

[@user-zk3gg7vk8p]

omg Paige uploaded a new vlog！！Made my day

[@PaigeY]

Yay! I’m very happy to be back

[@rossibrennan5754]

Colleagues: Do you have anything to add? Paige: I bake yummy cupcakes

[@TwinGeeks]

Have you guys not heard of a laundrette lol! Well done on you presentation. That feeling you get afterwards....

[@aditiakansha1102]

Loved every second of the vlog 💕

[@PaigeY]

Thank you 🌟

[@paperwitch83]

I’ve been working in my job for 10 years now and I STILL hate client calls. I could do without them tbh. My personality is just not made for it.

[@PaigeY]

Yeah I think I prefer email… but then again I’ve never enjoyed speaking on the phone to people even outside of work 😅

[@colenugget1620]

Ahhh look at Paige go!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@swapnap6939]

My eyes were on that Winnie the pooh mug 😍😁

[@PaigeY]

It says “I’d rather be in bed” on it which I think is a rather accurate statement for me a lot of the time 😂

[@mathieu2927]

Let's go Paige !

[@SS-jm2vc]

Missed you Paige!!!!!

[@malcomflibbleghast8140]

well done about the phone thing. when i went back to uni age 48...i was shocked how rude some the 20 yr sold were. they would get on their phone at social events within 2 mins of sitting down, and not bother to communicate with anyone around them. complete lack of etiquette/ social ability. /rant off

[@thedanwhite18]

brilliant video paige! have you considered apple airtags for your bike so that you can track them should this one get stolen or go missing etc? they're really good!

[@PaigeY]

Sounds like a great idea! I don’t think I’ll bother with my new bike (it was very cheap 😅) but if I ever get a more expensive bike GPS tracking seems sensible.

[@lururu]

You look so lovely in that jumper in the kitchen at 15:00. It's a bit of me hehe

[@PaigeY]

Thank you!! A rare occasion when I look put together whilst WFH 🤪

[@ASMRaphael]

You are so super charismatic and intriguing :) so good :)

[@PaigeY]

Very kind words haha. Thanks for watching!

[@TheGram73]

If it makes you feel any better, I'm a part qualified actuary at an insurer and get nervous talking to auditors lol

[@nicoleholding]

Why don't you do a scheduled send of your emails which will then be sent at the time and date you choose then no one can question if you were up late or not.

[@PaigeY]

This sounds like a clever idea that I didn’t think of 😅

[@aribokengbnare9545]

I missed you paige y😊

[@sarahappy3204]

Hi lovely video! Nice to get a little idea what you have been up to. I just started the project for my bachelorthesis. And am going to switch to (antoher) engineering part time job next month. Really trying to figure out if i wanna do my masters or start working fulltime. And if i want to focus on the field of medicine technology or keep it more general.

[@PaigeY]

Wow it’s all go! Difficult decision, so many good options available to you 👌

[@MikeSmith-rd9fi]

Sorry to hear about your bike, it was new too :( You need a crap old one and a good one and just use the good one where it can be locked more securely?

[@PaigeY]

Yeah it lasted 6 months 🥲 it was second hand and most people would probably have viewed it as a “crap old one” but for some reason the thief still wanted it!

[@MikeSmith-rd9fi]

@@PaigeY I know the felling!. Videos are great, try not to let work stress you, you will look back and wonder what all the drama was about. :)

[@BadThetan]

I am working full time at night 12 hour shifts and going to school during the day part time for an engineering degree. I will probably die in the fall when I get off work at 7 am and have class at 9 am and I am taking 9 hours. A physics class with a lab and calculus 2.

[@SilverstreamPJ28]

What?? You gotta sleep! Hell, I have class once a week + a full time job and my plate is so full I barely have an hour for myself everyday. Please take care!!

[@PaigeY]

^I second this. Look after yourself and avoid burning out 🙂

[@adrikasaha9764]

5:08 story of my life!

[@xx1its___me1xx14]

I feel bad 💔can you send me a heart Paigyaé👀

[@leticiavieira4646]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@valvlog4665]

Did you cox on the Head of the River, on the Thames today? (Sat 26th Mar)

[@PaigeY]

Nope, but did the women’s head of the river race a couple weeks ago!

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Awesome, Paige! Great job!

[@nina_2807]

Hi Paige, this anxiety you have with the job, oh how much I get it. I work in insurance company and I feel the same too often..

[@PaigeY]

Yeah work can be stressful sometimes 😞 but hopefully it brings you some satisfaction too!

[@jamesmnaylor]

77 people? So that’s approx 0.05% of your 200,000 subscribers. Glad it went okay.

[@PaigeY]

Haha when you put it that way…

[@jamesmnaylor]

@@PaigeY it’s all a matter of perspective.

[@StMyles]

👍🏼

[@awesomeme39083]

Good video. How do you like your new hairstyle?

[@oliviaabeyanaknabau6651]

Omg after a month😭😭

[@PaigeY]

Been too long!

[@MrJinny96919]

What exams are you planning to take in April 2022?

[@PaigeY]

CS2, CB2

[@MikeSmith-rd9fi]

Please research more secure locks....

[@PaigeY]

Don’t worry I now triple lock my new bike and have invested in a D lock!

[@MikeSmith-rd9fi]

@@PaigeY phew! :)

[@yta8892]

Cooking is so long, getting the ingredients, cooking, cleaning. 1-2 hours and sometimes it turns out bad lol

[@PaigeY]

Relate to this so much… cooking for 2 hours doesn’t seem worth it when my food tastes bad 😅

[@aidenwilkin5738]

I'm buying a house

[@PaigeY]

Congrats 🏠

[@aidenwilkin5738]

@@PaigeY thanks it's super nice and not too expensive so I'm kind of excited

[@rosiesparksable]

Don't listen to your mum - you don't need to wear Makeup. I know your mum is just looking out for you but that's an outdated notion ❤

[@adrikasaha9764]

oh yeah first here!

[@thisisSabiha]

2nd here

[@lukeqq8830]

Kinda seems like you hardly have any time to enjoy yourself, working life is so dead surely there more to life.😭

[@PaigeY]

Eh I take plenty of time off too don’t worry 😝

[@ninthusiva7546]

77 people isn't that bad, get a grip. You got this