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Consulting as a career option?

Rocket Is HR Consulting a Career Move or a Leap of Faith? Let’s Discuss! Thinking

For many HR professionals, consulting feels like a distant possibility — something that happens after years of climbing the corporate ladder or perhaps even post-retirement.

But is that really the case? Thought balloon
At what point does HR consulting feel like a realistic career option?

Question Is it when you reach a crossroads in your career?
 Question After experiencing burnout in a corporate role?
 Question Or do you see it as a planned pivot towards freedom and flexibility?

Over the last few years, I’ve seen HR professionals at all stages make the move into consulting — from early-career professionals to senior directors with decades of experience.

Some made the leap after a corporate restructure, others after feeling they wanted more control and flexibility in their careers. And let’s not forget those who were simply ready to make a bigger impact on their own terms.

I’d love to hear your thoughts:
 Speech balloon Do you see HR consulting as a career move? At what stage would you consider it a viable option for yourself?

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  • If someone can add value to an organisation then consulting could be an option. However, it is not the right thing for many people.

    As an aside, with my poor eyesight, I really struggled to read the post, changing font contrasts meant I gave up and had the computer read the text instead.