What are some potential exit opportunities for a Principal?

I enjoy the problem solving nature of my role, the team management aspect, the analysis - but not so much the sales aspects.

Additionally, My home life is changing and I will need better work life balance and less travel in the near future.

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Selling the next consulting project is quite different than selling a product or solution that solves a tangible need. Yes - there’s selling; no- it doesn’t feel the same.

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Are you willing to take a pay cut? That’s a tough one. Unless you’re jumping into big tech, it’s hard to beat the cash game in our gig.

You’ve made it to Principal — that means you’ve proven you can sell. Maybe you’re just burned out on it. But sales don’t go away. It’s part of any senior role, even in industry — the difference is just who you’re selling to and why.

I'm decent at the sales... But I really just don't like it. The cold calls, always trying to meet former clients across the country, the schmoozing....

My firm doesn't have a delivery partner track, so this is my future if I keep going as-is

What level is “principal” at your firm?

Exits would be Director / Senior Director Fortune 100 equivalent - generally speaking if there’s an industry specialization.

In terms of work life balance, that’s a toss up - you’ll need to probe. Most high paying industry positions are going to have a high level of responsibility and possibly travel.

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