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

Accounting

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u/jabotikabramafia Aug 13 '21

Man i have a BS degree in accounting. Didnt get selected for B4 internship or job after graduation. Needed to work tho so i worked at a warehouse and assisted the controller 1 day a week doing quickbooks. Never had the confidence with mediocre GPA, feared rejection. Im 25 now and want to change my life. Been out of work for a while. Where do i even start from here?

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u/BakkenMan Aug 13 '21

Sit down and write out a plan. Get some certifications maybe or continuing education credits. Pay for linkedin pro and connect with job recruiters. Lots of places hiring right now but you gotta start moving. Good luck

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u/jabotikabramafia Aug 13 '21

Ive always liked information systems. Would it be pretty crazy to get my cisa before ever working a legit accounting job? Wouldnt i have to have my cpa as well? I know these are rookie questions here i really appreciate your response thanks for the encouragement!

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u/BakkenMan Aug 13 '21

Sorry- not in accounting. I actually work in environmental insurance broking. But I wrote to you as someone who felt stuck for a little while, and only got going later in life. The advice worked for me!

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u/jabotikabramafia Aug 13 '21

I appreciate it all the same and am glad you got going where you wanted to go! Thanks for taking the time

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u/Free_Joty Aug 13 '21

Everyone hiring right now. Try to get a role at a smaller public firm, stay there for a year and apply to b4 ( if you want to go b4 route)

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u/jabotikabramafia Aug 13 '21

Thanks for the advice i appreciate it sincerely. I always just thought i just missed the boat.

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u/jabotikabramafia Aug 13 '21

Haha ive actually never used this website. Thanks for that i appreciate it. Will hop on today.

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u/Neutral_Buttons Aug 13 '21

I don't have an accounting degree and I've never worked in public. Public is not at all as required as school makes you think. Just start applying to staff acct positions, even if you don't fit all the requirements, and get really comfortable with excel. Now is a super good time to be looking.