People like us are giving up full-time jobs for the consulting world. Defense firms are using us again, the computer business is in in need of us, health care wants us, and every company is looking for ways to eliminate employees in favor of contractors. All the trade journals tell the same story. Consultants are in demand. Full-time jobs are scarce because employees are a costly problem.
Consultants are a cost-effective solution.
Let's talk about money. Take a look at your superiors. This is where you will be in a few years. Think about this. You should be learning new things and making yourself more valuable and marketable.