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/[deleted] Aug 13 '21

Only 401k match. I’m not in the tech industry

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u/MatthewCruikshank Aug 13 '21

Find a new job every two years. Try to end up in tech. Trust me.

Unless you really love your day to day work and boss. Then it might be worth it, being comfortable with lower compensation.

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u/stir-well-to-mix late 20s VHCOL tech Aug 13 '21

Or stay with a company for many years because they IPO'd, the stock 25x'd and your still vesting RSU means that no other offer can even get close.

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u/MatthewCruikshank Aug 13 '21

Sure, if you get lucky to hit IPO jackpot, and don't hate working there with a burning passion.