"Consulting" is a broad brush. Often it means working on real problems/work at a client site, on their projects (like Jake's company) - which can be really fun and rewarding - and you can be much more affected by the client's culture than yore own company but that can also put you out on an island and you have to make your own way any learning/growth/career advancement.
But, do your research and proceed with caution because it can end up like DJ describes, too, a 60 hour week of suit-wearing powerpoint bro-culture and wondering "what the fuck am I doing here". I interviewed with Booz last year and turned down an offer because I didnt like what I was hearing for org structure & learning.... and they offered me a pay cut.
From talking to you though, I think you'd be better served for now looking at a smaller company that's financially healthy that can help you grow quickly and recognize your contributions better. Just my $.02.
2 mile commute, 40 hour week, unlimited sick time and zero fucks given about salary comparisons here.
But, do your research and proceed with caution because it can end up like DJ describes, too, a 60 hour week of suit-wearing powerpoint bro-culture and wondering "what the fuck am I doing here". I interviewed with Booz last year and turned down an offer because I didnt like what I was hearing for org structure & learning.... and they offered me a pay cut.
From talking to you though, I think you'd be better served for now looking at a smaller company that's financially healthy that can help you grow quickly and recognize your contributions better. Just my $.02.
(01-07-2019, 10:37 AM)D_Eclipse9916 Wrote: (the gig is pretty fucking cushy, just shit pay compared to what guys on here pretend they make)
2 mile commute, 40 hour week, unlimited sick time and zero fucks given about salary comparisons here.