How long does it roughly take to be at consultant level? Is it worth all the effort?

Question: How long does it roughly take to be at consultant level? Is it worth all the effort?
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  career advice,
  education advice,
  education experience
Asked by anon-324156 on 1 Apr 2022.
- Chigozie Onuba answered on 25 Mar 2022:
  
  About 10 to 15 years. Yes is worth the effort.
- Rebecca Locke answered on 29 Mar 2022:
  
  This isn’t really my area, but after graduating from a medical degree (around 5 years) I think it takes around 6-8 years to get the experience to specialise and become a consultant. It’s probably worth it for the responsibility, independence and pay 🙂

Question: How long does it roughly take to be at consultant level? Is it worth all the effort?