I know everybody loves to moan about having work on the nights/weekends but what's another 6-figure job (with the same yrs of experience) that has better hours?

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I still need that sixth figure. July hopefully.

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My long hours are a direct result of inefficiency and not because of how much shit I have to do

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I love to moan

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6 figures isn't what it used to be though. Did some research yesterday. $100k now is like...$85k 7-10 years ago I would say. It's impressive, generally, but not as it used to be.

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@Accenture 1 Yes, everyone is aware of inflation.

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We work hard and play hard. Nothing is free! I blew about 159 bucks drinking last night. DGAF.

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I don't know yet. But I loved the feeling when I quit working two jobs that paid minimum wage in grad school and got a six figure salary job. I love those six figures. One day I want to make it seven.

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It's not but I find it interesting that white collar jobs now involve working more hours. Seems to make sense -- but I would've preferred it the other way.

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I blame computers for efficiency even mattering.

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Professional athlete. YouTube personality. Oh, and the obvious programmers at top companies. Was semi kidding about the first two.

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Programmers at top companies also work nights and weekends, maybe not with the same frequency as consulting but, just like consulting, the hours differ from group to group. My husband is in that field.

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