Hi all - would really appreciate some advice as i have a paid three months break from work and wanted to use that time to consider my next steps

Context Data Analytics consultant - that specialises in more data and Mi transformation Currently on £130k and mid 30's

Hours wise can be doing 50 hours a week

Always wanted to make loads of money - but have realised money is not my main motivator. If i can maintain a salary of 150 / 160K a year i think i would be happy for the rest of my life

As i work in a consulting firm - can try work up the ladder - with partner being attainable in approx 7-10 years (but means long hours but salary is around 400K)

Or i can try find work industry as a head of BI / MI lead for that salary

Or go contracting and i think i need to get a day rate of approx £750 to achieve that - but everyone is saying its a bad contracting market at the moment

I want to spend the next three months developing the right skills / network to take me to the next step

So the question / advice im looking for

Advice for people in my shoes what have they done

Finding head of BI / MI / data roles in industry with that salary attainable

Anyone contracting how realistic is that day rate

Lastly any advice on what technical/ soft skills i should develop to further my career

Thanks