Human Capital professionals, what types of roles have any of you found that pay as well as consulting? Everything I look for that matches my experience pays 10-20k less. What types of jobs are you applying to? I desperately need to get out of consulting.

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As someone who was on the fast track in Big 4 and then left to HR at FAANG for a decent pay bump, think long and hard about your long term aspirations. You will get a good pay bump immediately but after 4-5 years you will be completely stuck, bored out of your mind, with limited progression prospects, and your salary growth will be shockingly slow and flat. If you think you have what it takes to make it to partner (and enjoy that lifestyle) don’t prioritize short term pay bump.

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This is the best advice

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I mean… industry roles likely are going to be 15% less or so… but your $ per hour will be higher. Consulting will always be higher.

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Until you get to very senior levels you will not find better salaries than consulting unless you go to a FAANG company.

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This is the impression that I've gotten when browsing jobs.

On the flip side, many Fishbowl posters expect/ talk about exiting for comp increases

The golden handcuffs

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Until you get to very senior levels you will not find better salaries than consulting unless you go to a FAANG company.

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