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Switch or stay? (Jobs) Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice from people who actually get it. Right now, I have a really solid job. Great pay, great benefits, good work-life balance. Honestly, I’m objectively satisfied with it. The work is mostly independent, and while I occasionally have to do small presentations or speak with my team, it’s manageable and not overwhelming. Recently though, I’ve been getting aggressively recruited for a consulting role. The new role would come with about a 30–40% raise, and it definitely seems like it has a lot more long-term career growth potential. But the downside is it’s consulting. That means constant client-facing calls, meetings, and eventually leading long discussions and presentations. Basically, a huge shift from independent work to being “on” socially and professionally all day. And as someone who stutters, the thought of having to speak that much every single day feels like a completely different lifestyle. It’s not that I can’t do it, but it’s definitely outside my comfort zone, and I’m worried about the mental stress and burnout that could come with it. I guess my main question is: Has anyone here made a move from a comfortable role into a heavily client-facing job (consulting/sales/management/etc.) and regretted it? Or did it end up helping you grow and become more confident over time? I’m torn because part of me thinks this could be an amazing opportunity, but another part of me worries I’d be trading a stable, enjoyable life for constant anxiety and pressure. Any thoughts or personal experiences would really help. Thanks.