I’m in a non-trad consultant role. It’s closer to project management. I work from home, like the people I work with, and the work is generally low stress. But it’s not intellectually challenging.

I have an oppy to shift over to an integrative role (more trad consultant role, traveling M-And Th). I would get paid 50k more and learn a lot…but WLB would get thrown out the window.

At the same time, I’m (31F) married and have a dog. Maybe kids later. What would you do in my situation?

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Travel doesn’t equate to learning. Travel is good for racking up miles and bragging about your airline/ hotel status

Do it because of the type of project and your career ambitions

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It sounds like you're living the dream already.

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I’d try it and move back as your personal life evolves

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It’s time to do some soul searching and figure out who you want to be in 10 years. Pick the path that helps you get to that point. If you’re unsure, talk with your SO and figure out if you want to take the risk and try something new.

$50k is a lot of money, but it sounds like it comes with an opportunity cost. Don’t get caught up with the numbers.

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@OP, are you keen to know what's on the other side? If so, there's no harm in switching to an integrative role and seeing how it is.

More than the WLB hit will be the constant pressure you'll be under.

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Those things are all true. Integrative and up-or-out pressures make people behave in strange ways. But again, if you're curious - perhaps they'd let you try a study before shifting full-time.

OP which role are you in? I’m integrative and might want to switch roles lol

I am!

I think you got a great thing going! If you’re looking for something more challenging I’d just try out some side hustles!

I grew up around kids of M-Th traveling consultants and my dad was one himself. To put it briefly, I think it to be a terrible idea.

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