SAP Career advice

Hi
I am kumar, MCA having Total 10Yrs of experience,
working in SAP field for past 8 Years.
First 3 to 4Years i was working as ABAP consultant, I tried to explore
SD module but could not get chance to work as Functional consultant.
After 4Years, It was SAP Upgrade period so i was interested in executing
upgrade project both Basis and ABAP upgrade for around 2 years.
so i had a chance to learn ADM100 BASIS and had few Basis experience
for next 2 Years.
Till last year end ,it was SAP upgrade period,so i got good package.
But Now i plan to change my job, i noticed my next move will have 30%
less then current job.
Eventhough i am not more interested as technology consultant i was made to work
on that past few years. Now the future company is asking for functional consultant
experience for higher package.
It looks like I can neither be functional consultant or Manager experience.
Technical consultant is considered as low profile comparing above experience.
I dont know my next step. Pls suggest me how to go forward.
Regards
Kumar

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