What do you do that you earn six figures?

r/financialindependence • u/fidgit86 • Aug 13 '21

It seems like a lot of people make a lot of money and it seems like I’m missing out on something. So those of you that do, whats your occupation that pays so well?

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u/danxthexman 32M / 68% SR Aug 13 '21

A few years ago our CPA / IT person retired and I thought about the role but I was still too new and didn’t have as much IT background. How were you able to get the IT knowledge to switch?

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u/mxo130330 Aug 13 '21

I started acquiring certs on the company dime that were sort of compliance related such as - CISA, CISSP. Then I got a job in the information security dept and got a masters in IT mgmt while continuing to get certs for other info sec related disciplines - GCFE, GCFA, GWAPT, GREM. Now I focus heavy on AWS. That is where the real money is.

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u/silkk_ Aug 13 '21

Thanks, I've really wanted to make this move and this is helpful to add to my goals. I'm in finance for software startups and feel like I could slowly make that switch.

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u/mxo130330 Aug 13 '21

IT audit work is a good way to make the transition.

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u/silkk_ Aug 13 '21

Your comment made me realize that this morning, I'm going to ask to get on the Security Council meetings and see if I can contribute there as a place to start. It's an unusual ask coming from my department but I think there are a lot of parallels with financial audit. Thanks again

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u/mxo130330 Aug 13 '21

NP. Pitch it as a rotational assignment for better interdepartment collaboration and staff development.

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u/Free_Joty Aug 13 '21

Ballpark salary? 200k+?

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u/mxo130330 Aug 13 '21

I had a job offer from a large bank for a while back and it was $220k. I am staying put bc I get a pension at my current job and 7% match.