If you are a professional who is passionate about guiding people and companies toward success, then a career as a consultant could be for you. Before you decide to go in this direction, you should know what the pros and cons of this career are.
As an expert in personal finance, warranties, and automobiles, Jason Grzesik is currently pursuing a career as a Financial and Warranty Consultant. Today he shares the pros and cons of being a professional consultant.
PRO: Many consultants work on a contractual basis, which gives you a lot of control over the type of work that you take on.
CON: If you work independently, you won’t get the benefits that you would get if you worked as an employee for a company. If benefits are a concern for you, then applying to consulting firms is a good option.
PRO: Compensation and opportunities for career advancement are much greater than in other careers. Companies are willing to pay good money for a consultant that will help bring in greater profits.
CON: The stress that comes with this job can be very high as there is a lot of pressure to deliver results with each contract and client.
PRO: Consultants enjoy a lot of variety and flexibility within this career. Tasks vary from contract to contract, so you won’t be stuck doing the same thing all the time.
CON: Especially at the beginning of your career, you can end up working a lot of hours to keep up with the workload.
