I just want to go home but prioritize work drinks with management consultants leaving on Friday. I’m on time, but that means I’m early in South African terms.
One of the three new gents I meet engages me in conversation about supply chain and procurement. He’s bringing ex-InBev experts into his domain to leverage their expertise and experience. The two names he mentions… are the people I used to sit next to just three years ago.
We exchange tips and offers of assistance, and I know why I protected time for this event. I had wanted to go home to work out. To unpack. I had intended on staying for only an hour, which turns into 3. I have fun. I meet new people. I remind myself to say ‘yes’ to more networking events.