Originally Posted by Unregistered

Perhaps I can share. I am 3pqe.

I am living in constant pressure of meeting billable targets.

pros: money is good I can buy a flashy car
fly business class when travel overseas
can sleep properly in the air while flying
juniors seldom question when I give them work

cons: I only get to enjoy my car during journey to work and back home
My health suffered and spent quite a lot of money for hypertension treatment
4 failed relationships while in practice and still single now. Couldn’t sustain the commitment.
hair dropped quite a bit too, am balding in early 30s.
lack of sleep