Married Life and Consulting

Currently in Corporate Banking for a big 4 bank. Have been debating on going back to B-school to get my MBA, but recognize that many people say you should have a decent idea of what you want to do post-MBA before starting. With that being said, I've always been interested in Management Consulting, but have been scared away by the amount of travel. I don't mind it myself, but I am married (no kids and don't plan on it for a while). Is the Consulting lifestyle for a Junior Consultant at a first or second tier firm really as bad as they say it is? Are there ways to make it work while married (wife travels with you, long-term engagements where you can move there, etc.)?

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