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

What do you do that you earn six figures?

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

Accounting

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u/mxo130330 Aug 13 '21

I used to do pub accounting. I am still a CPA. I switched over to IT sec about 6 yrs ago. Best decision I ever made.

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u/yaboyyoungairvent Aug 13 '21

Sorry can you clarify to me. So you're saying you're still an accountant but also a programmer that uses AWS? I never knew that was a possible lane. Or did you mean you switched over completely to programming?

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u/mxo130330 Aug 13 '21

I gradually completely switched over. With accounting It seemed like you could only make more by being in charge of more people. Plus the hours were crazy. With IT work you can make more by learning more.