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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think you can get 30 hours a week and a salary anywhere near yours. I do think you can get 40-45, no teaching, and better work life boundaries in government. You will, of course, still have to deal with hours of emails and meetings and HR and so on, that's just part of white collar work these days. Not sure about overtime expectations as a contractor, depends on the firm and role.[/quote]
This isn't true. I am back to FT now, but I earned about this much (more with stock grants) working PT. But, I have a lot of industry experience and unique expertise (PhD is an in-demand area). OP may have the latter, but she doesn't have the former.

There are some things that are weird about this story, but regardless OP clearly has an unrealistic view of how much less stressful other jobs are. OP, you should be able to find PT consulting work, but it could take you a little while to work your way back to your current salary unless you already understand the industries where your skills are in demand and have demonstrated experience driving value. From what you've written, you don't currently have that. You can also probably work the same amount you currently do and earn more in the private sector.[/quote]

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