excellent post worth noting that this OP seems like he is still an employee AT a consultancy, so in effect having the 'best of both worlds' - a secure income +

excellent post worth noting that this OP seems like he is still an employee AT a consultancy, so in effect having the 'best of both worlds' - a secure income + wide exposure to client projects. Presumably, there will be internal politics within the consultancy, particularly if he wants to move up in status or responsibility. I would add that senior roles in consultancies of this type inevitably become sales roles - responsibility shifts from delivery (individual contributor does this) to customer acquisition (partner does this), which will come with this its own set of pro's and cons.