Do Consultants Travel a Lot?

Consultants travel frequently, and a typical schedule is to fly out on Monday morning, fly home on Thursday night, and work from the home office on Friday. The exact schedule varies based on the consulting firm and the client. A benefit of the travel, is getting to see new places on the company's dime.

Do consultants always travel?

Yes, consultants travel all the time, and no, it's not glamorous. ... Of course, most firms try to accommodate special circumstances, but travel is still a major part of the job description.

How much do consultants actually travel?

With about 75-percent of the firm traveling one day a week or less, there are still 25-percent of employees tasked with traveling between two and four days per week. As for hours, there is a wide range.