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/techmagenta Aug 13 '21

I just broke 200k total comp with 2 years of experience. My parents aren’t American and I don’t even think they believe me. The field is stupid lucrative right now.

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u/BimboBuggins Aug 13 '21

Yup, just got my first job out of college and am making 190k total comp. Feels kinda dirty given everyone else I know in college who didn't do CS is struggling like mad to find any relevant job, let alone one that pays decently.

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u/Lolbyrinth Aug 13 '21

As someone who graduated a month ago, I am having zero luck job searching. Everyone seems to want experience, or has relations with local colleges for anything entry level ( I went online school). Any tips?

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u/BeppaDaBoppa Aug 13 '21

Best advice that I received about job hunting: keep trying.

Another one that is valid for any industry is to do networking.

Also some areas are just shit in terms of job market. So expect to relocate, or you will be trying longer.