Ok, tell the truth. Don’t tell me you never thought of being a consultant if you are a full-time employee or unemployed. Let’s face it, consulting is pretty sexy. Many times no boss to deal with, come and go as necessary, travel to different locations, no office politics and great pay. Who wouldn’t want this job?

In this article I hope to provide some insight into the mystique of the consulting world having been both on a payroll and been an independent consultant with my own company. If I appear negative, actually just the opposite but I will point out the things you must consider first.

Question: It seems a lot of people are making a lot of money going into consulting. I’m a little afraid to make that jump as I need a salary and benefits. What do you recommend?

Response: Having been in your position I completely understand your situation. I was independent for 10 years and the jump to that was harder psychologically than it was financially actually. Read the full story

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