Honest question: Why do people do Consulting when Big Tech offers higher TC, zero travel and often times more meaningful work?

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Coz that’s the only option for majority of the folks!

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Why are you working?

Some can’t get in, others feel consulting can give more variety at a lot more exit options. Some just want to become partners. Others just too lazy to quit

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