I quit Bain after a 43-hour workday and now own an outdoor adventure business. Consulting prepared me for anything.

Sunny Stroeer said her work as a consultant at Bain prepared her for her career in the outdoors. Sunny Stroeer Sunny Stroeer left Bain to pursue a passion for adventure sports and now runs outdoor businesses. Her consulting skills translated well into managing high-stakes outdoor expeditions and businesses. The consulting experience gave Stroeer confidence and strategic thinking for entrepreneurial success. This is an as-told-to essay based on an interview with Sunny Stroeer, a professional...