Is becoming a consulting partner worth it? I’m a manager at a top 10 firm and told by the leadership that I can become a partner in 5-8 years. However, I’m not sure if I should. I’m good at what we do, but I’m not in love with our work or team (maybe I don’t have to be?) A big con is that our revenue relying on state and federal funding and politics heavily - which makes me even stressed now for the future if I have to lead the team. As a background, I’m in my late 20s. Last year, as I was CONT

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Last year, as I was not satisfied with my work (not being challenged enough) I got into coding and got accepted to an Ivy League school for masters in CS program (for people with no CS degrees). So that’s an option I can pursue, but I can’t be sure if leaving a great career advancement opportunity makes sense.
I can really see myself getting good at tech by industry (as I’m curious and interested about) and find a career (strategy, product development, research) to utilize both my consulting experience and new degree. If I go back to school, I can move in with family in Pennsylvania and use my savings and work part time to support myself.

Going back to school
Cons: pay cut, starting at ground zero or so, unknown career advancement.
Pros: wide variety of employers, opportunity to live in anywhere else than USA if I want to (a dream of mine - not really possible with my current job)

Staying at my job
Pros: income (especially in the world of wars and crazy inflation), career advancement, impactful work
Cons: partially liking what I do, responsibility of a team, too much dependency on external factors (client, funding, politics,etc.), being afraid of not having the time to find the right person and have a family in the future as my boss (a partner) works way too long/hard.

I know it’s a luxury to have options, but I’m genuinely confused. I’d very much appreciate anyone with experience or different perspective sharing their opinions on pros/cons these options.

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