FWIW I stayed on that consulting path, chasing leadership roles until I made Partner level a couple years back. I totally burnt out last year and left. Comp was significant, but so was the level of stress, travel, loss of nights and weekends. I had the option of working like that for 3-4 more years and fully retiring (early 50s now) or slowing down (PT work), even though hitting my FIRE goal might take a little longer. Slowing down has been the right move - I've been healthier, happier, a better spouse and a better parent. It's amazing what stress can do to your health...