I feel like I’ve done well and been promoted quickly in consulting but every industry job which is similar in experience pays so much less than what I make. I can’t tell if I’m over payed or (cont.)

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Yep. Industry ‘usually’ = structured hours, little or 0 travel, no exhaustion of starting over with teams/clients/industries/requirements, paid parking, an actual desk (swoon).
Money attracts and keeps people in consulting, bc it gets old fast.

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Just need to convince recruiters that I can take a more senior position. Feels like I’ve locked myself into consulting by doing well here...

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