I've been at mid size growing healthcare strategy consulting firm for the past two years (post MBA) and have seen rapid growth and am expecting a EM equivalent role here in the next six months.
However I understand that my comp is below market - 30% below MBB and 10-15% below ZS/LEK.
I'm in the part of my life that I think I should prioritize $, but am concerned about the work-life balance impact. Do you think that the work load actually scales with pay?

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Well, how much do you work right now? Like hours per week, evening or not, weekend or not etc. ?
What's the growth path where you are?

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I'm currently averaging at 45-50 hours a week, I've done 60 hours in maybe 2 week in the past year.

Following (because I’m in a similar boat) debating as to whether I should move to a bigger firm for more $$ or stay for decent money/great WLB. I’m comfortable with my salary and should get promoted yearly but not sure.

If you see more benefits in leaving vs staying in the long term I would advise to do the below.

Find out if EM role in your company is equivalent to EM roles in your target companies.

Get promo (if you are sure you are going to get it in 6 months, I'd not, pivot now) and then pivot I'd you want it.

Seen many EMs from my firm (ZS) switch to MBB at EM level and none were downgraded to post-MBA level (e.g. associate).

But in the nwd if depends on responsibilities that you have Vs the role in MBB

We average 50 hours/week. So hope this helps

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