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Career Changer needs help. |
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Be realistic |
| Date Posted: |
02/11/2002 |
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There are plenty of high-quality consulting firms that do not require travel. The magic words that you are looking for are "regional consulting model." If you live in a high demand area, and are highly skilled, it stands to reason that there is no need to have to take out-of-town gigs.
The rest of your message is problematic. "Dabbling" in IT does not typically produce a competent project manager. Is there a reason that are you sold on consulting? I think you may be better off in a different industry that will allow you to get your feet wet in technology. Remember, a consultancy under the model is selling expertise. What expertise do you have?
I hope you read this in the constructive spirit in which I write. |
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You say you're trying to be constructive, but how many IT consulting companies can you name that truly operate on a model that allows consultants to only serve a single metro area?
Many companies are actually sincere about creating a work-life balance, but if times are tight, the bottom line is you will be sent where there is work.
You could try it as a contractor, but I don't think that would provide the income stability you'd want with a growing family.
My blunt (and hopefully constructive) advice is to be very wary of any propspective consulting employer who promises you only local work. That may mean they have a good local project at the moment, but that could change in the near future and you'll find their priorities will no longer match yours.
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