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/Penaltiesandinterest Aug 13 '21

Accounting + IT = $$$

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u/austin_d Aug 13 '21

How do the two work together? Was thinking about getting some IT security experience but figured it wouldn’t be applicable with accounting at all.

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u/jonthecpa Aug 13 '21

If you like accounting, try information systems consulting. ERP consultants love accounting backgrounds.

But IT security/complaint is another good fit if you like audit.