What do you do that you earn six figures?

r/financialindependence • u/fidgit86 • 9d ago

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/BunnieP 9d ago edited 8d ago

Fucking brilliant question man. For real, this is like a treasure trove of shit to show kids to help them expand their options!

*edit: thanks for the up votes and the award guys, I feel like I should clarify my statement..

YES ABSOLUTELY this is a great thread for adults looking to advance themselves financially.

I just happen to be a middle school teacher who tries to strike a balance between not smashing dreams and realistically letting kids know that not everyone is going to be a super successful YouTuber and make millions 🙃

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u/SuccinctSavage 9d ago

It's just funny that so many of the people are responding with "(name of profession) do something else. I hate my life"

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u/catdog918 9d ago

Yeah that lawyer guy seems to really hate his job

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u/sleepdeprivedfangirl 9d ago

Yea, I’m browsing this thread while applying to college

I’ve had to do some double takes lol

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u/Best-Dragonfruit-292 9d ago

Work-life balance (and money management) is a big deal. The point of making all this money, in theory, is to be able to enjoy life more. I've watched my father come from nothing, gain it all and lose it all, at least three different times. He's miserable and I'd be shocked if he lasts more than 5 more years. My current job has stages that I can stop at whenever I feel comfortable, and the stage at 90k is really where I think I'd be fine settling at for 20 more years. The stage after is $200k, but will see you worked to death.

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u/SnooHedgehogs4376 9d ago

I agree, but to be fair almost ALL of these careers seem lame AF.

Meh-meh-meh, I am an accountant be-bop-be-bop. Derp-Derp-Derp.

That’s just one lame example here. Zzzzz ffs. I guess the cool shit out there is too busy being badass…and living the life to hangout on Reddit??

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u/forakora 9d ago

Got accounting degree, but refuse to do an office accounting job. The money is great, but sitting at a desk would be boring af all day

Make 60k being a travelling auditor. Not as much money, but it's comfortable and I get to travel all over California. On occasion I get sent around the country, so I've had the opportunity to see the statue of liberty, space needle, and Arkansas (don't go. Trust me.)

Of course I'd rather not work at all, but it's good enough and has its little perks and I'm not miserable at a desk. It's not about finding a badass job. It's very rare to find a job that will make you happy on it's own. Find a job that is tolerable and doesn't make you unhappy. Be happy and enjoy life on your own outside of work. That's the key.

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u/ampjk 9d ago

So can you do a thot audit for me

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u/iosquid 9d ago

I guess the cool shit out there is too busy being badass…and living the life to hangout on Reddit??

No, all the cool jobs just don't pay well enough to qualify as an answer to the question. Sorry homie, fun stuff pays shit and the "boring" jobs are how you make bank, welcome to the real world.

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u/holiday_armadillooo 9d ago

How much do you get paid for being an edge lord?

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u/obamahamburgers 9d ago

about three fiddy

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u/ampjk 9d ago

3.5oz of precum

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u/Tjrulesz 8d ago

The job pays well.

The job is easy.

You enjoy the job.

Pick two.

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u/ChemE2023 4d ago

Yeah, I feel like people always need to also list hours worked. $120k at 35 hrs a week vs $150k at 90 hrs a week, stuff like that.

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u/Malevolent_barnacle 9d ago

Kids who lol this 30 something needs all the advice she can get!

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u/aestheticmonk 9d ago

It is a great question and a goldmine. But not just for the kids! It’s pretty awesome hearing from so many who are making so many things work.

(mid-career, aiming for coastFIRE, but wondering what to do as a next chapter.)

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u/Cabbagetoe 9d ago

The best part of this is that the largest part of these high earning jobs don’t even require an advanced degree. People doing IT and working on power lines and elevators. Get some OJT and profit.

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u/tradesysmgr 9d ago

I love reddit for that!!

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u/343FuckupSpark 9d ago

But aren't most responses USA specific?

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u/ILieForPoints 9d ago

That's expected since most of the traffic to reddit is the US.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/325144/reddit-global-active-user-distribution/

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u/FrankieSaints 9d ago

Interesting, over 2/3 of all Reddit traffic from English as primary language countries.

I'm honestly surprised the US traffic is <50%

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u/ILieForPoints 9d ago

Same, it seems strange but then you realise any time politics is brought up it's always American when in non country specific subs.

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u/ampjk 9d ago

It's pretty simple just join a trade