Looking for a sanity check...I'm 7 YOE with TC $235k, federal consulting. The company is small so I'm covering all kinds of roles - proposal lead + all levels of work ranging from Year 1 Analyst to PM, across multiple projects.

Despite this the WLB is pretty great, 40-45/week (a lot more during proposal months Aug/Sep). Is this a good comp/role? I think the answer is yes, but I'm thrown off by the amount of grunt work I end up doing. Maybe that's just life at a small company?

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In the fed space, $235k with 7 YOE is fantastic. Outside of niche high dollar roles or McKinsey/BCG's tiny fed footprints, you'd likely be >$50k less than that.

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Thank you! I knew McK had some govt roles with higher TC but not interested in that kind of WLB. I came from Big 4 so was also curious about comp there if I had stayed. Appreciate the insight

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Sounds like task wise you are doing a lot but you are also doing everything within 40-45 hour per week, which is considered great wlb in my opinion for that salary and YOE. It’s probably the stress that’s making you doubt your salary

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You're totally right, I'm always having to think about 3 or more ongoing projects. It feels weird to say I don't have mental bandwidth when I'm only working 40h but I think it's still draining in general.

That’s a fantastic salary for 7YOE, what’s the COL? The advantage of wearing multiple hats is that it allows you to perfect a few different roles, and you can choose what role you want come exit time.

This is normal in small boutique companies, nothing out of the ordinary. Congratulations 🎉

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HCOL (not Bay area expensive though). Thanks, that's a good perspective on exit! I haven't thought much about what comes next, there's still a lot of opportunity to learn and grow.

235k with 7 yoe is excellent compensation (depending on specialty)

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It is good. Could be much better

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Or much worse. aws.

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