Just landed a promotion from Associate to Consultant, and I’m still waiting for the “I’ve made it” feeling to kick in. I’m billing more hours, leading more calls, and working later—but the comp bump felt more like a tip than a raise. Is this just how it is in our industry, or should I be pushing harder?

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That “meh” feeling is totally normal. Titles often change faster than comp does in consulting. If your responsibilities jumped significantly, that’s leverage for your next salary conversation. Give it 6 months—if the pay doesn’t start catching up, then it’s time to push harder.

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