Want to pick up your brains.. after 11 grueling years of consulting, what are some good exit options? (Good = doesn’t have to be financially super rewarding, don’t want the office stress). Any creative ideas?

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Become a school teacher or join a non profit. You will have lot of work, but you will have a meaning for working… this should reduce your stress.

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Yesss!! Love this. I'm exploring the same path for myself (10+ years of consulting - independent & ACN). I'm kinda done

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Depend on what you do during those 11 years…

Go internal in a consulting firm.

Please leave our brains where they are.

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