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/SeaAdministrative781 Aug 13 '21

I suppose you have your CPA? I'm in accounting too but don't think I'm driven enough to get licensed...yet I'm not sure i can make 6 figs without it :/

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u/danxthexman 32M / 68% SR Aug 13 '21

Yes I have a CPA, but our range would have allowed me to just hit 100k even without license, but that’s rare and that is using a title like financial analyst which is higher paid even though it’s accounting work.

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u/SeaAdministrative781 Aug 13 '21

Much appreciated, Dan. I'm trying to get out from $57k without resorting to getting licensed - I'm not going to be around accounting long enough (maybe less than 4 years, already have 3 years under my belt plus a gap year) to justify going back to school for the 150 and getting the license, but I do want to aim higher while transitioning to a new career