Do you make over 120K? What did you do to get there?

[Anonymous]

21:03 consulting in what field?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you just got back in the workforce and you are in consulting making nearly six figures, the two things you can do:

1. Stick it out for three or so years and work to get promoted at your firm. Year over year increases probably won't get you there in this economy.

2. Get a good amount of experience at this job (at least two years) and then interview at some other consulting firms. It is easier to get a salary increase for a lateral move to another firm than it is to get an increase within your own firm.

These are the two most effective ways to increase your pay in consulting. Either way, it says do a good job and stay in this position for a few years so that you re build your resume.

OP here. It's funny that this thread got revived. But this is great advice. I agree that it's hard in consulting to make really big income jumps. I am focused like a laser on getting a promotion in the next six months. I have been communicating with my boss about it for months now and I am also focused on high profile projects and biz development. If a promotion doesn't pan out by 2011, I know there are other firms out there that would value my experience.

Thanks for the advice!