Spending so much time advising on career plans and ambitions I on occasion bring people up short when I ask the above question. I ask myself that question and I can certainly say as a trainee ACA embarking upon life at Price Waterhouse (that will age some of the readership … Read more
Trick or Treat – The Interview
Tis the season for turning out your lights and pretending nobody’s home, as swarms of children dressed in costumes of all shapes and sizes take to the streets and come knocking on your door requesting sweets.
Although we consider it an American affectation and whether it horrifies you more than … Read more
Like a rocket man…
If there’s an opportunity for the British public to gather around the television, and show their support for a contestant battling it out for a once in a lifetime opportunity, you can be sure that the British public gather and vicariously enjoy the experiences of the contestants.
Over the years, … Read more
What next??
This summer, London was set alight once again as the capital played host to a major world sporting event; the IAAF and IPC World Championships took place in the Olympic Stadium, with Britain once again united behind its extraordinary athletes. Although sporting highlights included the GB Men’s triumphant 4x100m relay … Read more
Beginnings, Endings and the Here and Now
July may seem an odd time to be writing about beginnings and endings, but events in my own life have prompted me to think about such concepts. Why you may ask? Times have been changing in the Abraham household. My eldest daughter ensconced at Edinburgh University; my son A levels … Read more
J K Rowling
This month marks a great landmark in 21st century literature, and for Potterheads across the globe, the 26th was a day of celebration and pride. It is 20 years since the first Harry Potter book, The Philosophers Stone.
For a start, it is a scary thought that it has been
Lifelong learning, the exam hall and
With a house full of exam takers presently across University, A & GCSE levels and knowing, given my line of work, that professional accountancy exams are on the horizon, my memory is drawn to my own youth and with a gratitude knowing that exams are in the past! However, as … Read more
Pantomime horses, lycra and energy gels
Most people would argue that they feel most motivated to get fit and achieve great things on January 1st of each year. I think it’s fair to say a lot of us also feel very motivated the Sunday afternoon of the London Marathon which is always a heart-warming and inspirational … Read more
Careers – it’s the long game
I must apologise for the delay in sending out this month’s newsletter, but those of you who know my affection for the oval shaped ball game will appreciate I needed the Six Nations to come to its end, allowing all the events to unfold before reporting back. Indeed, what a … Read more