Been in consulting a little over a year and already considering going back to industry. 😕. I love perks and salary, but ...

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The constant change in roles and pressure to not mess up in these new roles is nerve wrecking at times .. does any else experience this?

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Same here, even though I've been doing a good job here, I've never felt safe in terms of job stability.

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Yes, OP. It is tough to find competent peole willing to do what we do.

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The new role every few months is awesome. Do you really want to do the same thing over and over again? Sounds like a version of hell or definition of insanity...

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I get it. It can be stressful. So much of consulting is mental. You're rarely in danger of losing your job as much as you think you are though.

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@k1 can't tell if that's sarcasm 🤔

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Yes. Thinking the same.

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Me too.

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@OP it is not. I really think it is possible but even if you make a lateral move your comp/hr will still go up

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@OP that's great. I'm sure you could try to negotiate a better salary in industry now that you have the consulting experience

Yep. Getting out. Want to have more true expertise than the "fake it till you make it". That takes time.

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