[overqualified]

Right until some mid-level prick wants a bonus and cuts costs, so your project is closed and contract terminated :-) Been there ...

But, the good thing is that nobody can fire you from your own business.

Give them a finger and use existing make, along with other binutils.

Good luck and don't pay attention to arrogant idiots.

[ciguy]

Oh totally. You have to view consulting like running a business and be constantly looking for new clients, there is no job security at all. But if you are decent with marketing and selective with your clients it can be super fun and rewarding.

It's also one of the least risky paths to starting a business if that's your thing. I ended up building a consulting agency out of it (https://startopsgroup.com) so it has definitely served me well.