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1. Is Business Consulting The Job For You?
Tired of working for the man? Want some freedom while still pursuing a lucrative career? Think outside
the office! If you are tired of being the victim of your tyrannical boss’s whims, you may want to start
thinking of changing careers. But why step out of your current office and into another office? Why be at
the mercy of another ruthless boss? Are you not tired of running from meeting to meeting, none of
which really interests you? Don’t you want some independence, some freedom of your own, and the
ability to make your own choices, decide your own timings, and pick your own clients, while at the same
time making enough money to keep you going and still being at home to pay enough attention to your
partner, children and family?
Of course you can! Making money does not only come from sitting in a cubicle and answering to your
boss. Starting today, you may just be able to take your career and your life into your own hands. One of
the many ways in which this is possible is by going into business consulting. If you have some
experience in running a business, or working for a business, then you can gather all your knowledge and
experience to begin a successful career in business consulting, whether temporarily or permanently.
However, a career in any kind of consulting, including business consulting, does not necessarily suit
everyone. You may want to check whether you would prefer and are ready to live the life of a business
consultant.
Firstly, being a consultant will, more often than not, earns you a higher salary than being an employee
will. If your business consulting project becomes quicker popular, you can expect to be living a more
lavish lifestyle than you were when you were working in a company or for someone else’s business.
What’s more, you will probably have more peace of mind. After all, you will not be pressurized into
deadlines set by someone else, or annoying co-workers, or issues of transportation to and from your
office. You will be able to work from home, as and when you want, and set standards that you yourself
will be comfortable with. If you like working independently and without interruption, then this might
just be the job for you. Business consulting is also extremely popular with parents, who would like to
stay at home to pay attention to their children.
However, business consulting can also be a con for many people. This depends entirely on their
personality. For one, you will need to be willing to promote your consulting project. You will only get
work if your project is popular and if enough clients want to hire you. This kind of work is not for people
who are shy or easily dejected. It is also worth keeping in mind that you will have to deal with clients
who do not pay on time, who withhold payment, even if the work has been done, and seasons when you
may not get as many projects as you expect.