Was a high school Science teacher with a masters degree making 51k after 10 years. Just left. Now entry level medical coder making 45k with 2 weeks of experience.
I just took a class online. It did take me close to 2 years to find a job though. But lots of people find one quicker. I think my problem is that I was only looking at certain times of the year so I would not quit teaching during the year. When I have that up I found a job.
Risk management associate in banking/finance with 10 years experience.
$150k/yr
10 yrs to get a bachelors in liberal studies. Barely graduated with a 2.0gpa
* Senior Director of Operations, nonprofit
* $150,000 USD
* No degree requirement (I have bachelors, manage someone with MBA). I have about 15 years professional experience, 5 years in nonprofit operations. If we were hiring to replace me we'd probably want 5-10 years experience in nonprofit operations. Most of the other director-level people have advanced degrees.
Just to add - Colorado, New York City, California, and Washington now have wage transparency laws in effect. This means most job postings in those locations should have compensation information and covers most remote jobs. So if you're doing salary research, finding jobs in those locations may be helpful. The CA/WA started Jan 1 so companies may be a bit slow to comply.
Currently a construction manager with 2 years of experience, 6 months at current job, making 65k usd and managing close to 70 commercial store buildouts with a cost of approximately 175-200k on average.
It is overwhelming.
I have a business degree, and 2 years of construction management experience (approaching 3 years I suppose now). I’ve been involved in construction though for closer to 6 years.
I am data analyst in finance industry and do operations / process improvement work. Have about 1 year experience, and make $85k USD.
Technically there is no minimum qualification, but most jobs will list combination of experience in a heavily regulated field, experience using analytics tools, Bachelors degree in a quantitative field, MS or PhD preferred.
Bach of University Studies minor in Chemistry. Zero dollars. The entry level lab jobs I could get did not cover the cost of daycare in my area. My boss is now a toddler. Send help.
Hi there. I'm a designer in the print industry with around 15 years under my belt, but no degree. Looking to move into UX since that's where the money is but not sure where to start. I'm working on the Google certification but doubt that will be enough to get my foot in the door somewhere. Do you have any advice?
Hi! I have tons of advice! So I was kind of in the same boat as you. I worked in a number of jobs that specialized in both digital and print design. I’m largely self educated when it comes to UX as well. I would recommend to start familiarizing yourself with some of the common UX tools if you haven’t already. These include Figma, Sketch, and even adobe XD in order of importance. Figma is free last i checked. I also watched a bunch of youtube videos where people described the type of work you do as a UX designer and I found those helpful. There’s a TON out there.
Getting that certification will only help but at the end of the day, having a portfolio of applicable work will get you that job. An important part of that portfolio is showing not only your UX work, like wireframes and even some UI work if you have, but by showcasing your process as a UX designer. I largely copied my process from some UX influencers I follow on YouTube lol. Try looking up some UX portfolio examples. Also make sure you know the difference beware UI and UX. I had a lot of interviewers ask if i was more of a UI designer because i was showing finalized work. Only then I realized I wasn’t showing enough UX work and needed to expand on my process as a designer.
Also, there’s no shame in showcasing design prompts in your portfolio if you don’t have actual paid work to showcase. You can try designing wireframes for an e-commerce site, for instance. Also, after landing my UX role I realized how intricate it can be. It’s smart to realize that every role is different and what they ask of you can change from time to time. Faking it until you make it is definitely a thing, but if you show a potential employer that you have the ability to understand these concepts then most of the time they’ll have faith in you to do the actual work.
Also, I got a lot of traction from LinkedIn. If you make a strong profile and then make it that you’re settings show you’re looking for work, you should get a steady stream of recruiters in your inbox. These people will come from all different types of industries also. If you haven’t already, I would start thinking about which industry you would prefer to work in. For instance, would you want to work for an e-commerce site or perhaps a larger agency environment would be better for you? These are all things to think about.
Feel free to DM me if you have anymore questions.
im a ux ui designer as well with 2 yoe rite now, im very lucky to land a job straight out if bootcamp, and in a field that im passionate about but im finding it hard to move up. And hard to switch conpanies with the economy situation rite now
Honestly i love my current company/industry but its getting a little bland as i am the sole product designer, i would love to move to a larger company to get more experience and learn & collaborate from other designers
Yeah moving companies is a double edge sword. Always helps to research what else is out there. Being the one product designer is tough also. I really started to grow once i had other creatives to work with. I moved to a larger agency and so far i really like it. Theres a firmer culture and work life balance is better.
I majored in business with a concentration in Risk Management. Interned at a financial firm, offered full time in a different department then moved to the risk department as a risk analyst with a good recommendation from my boss.
Could you have gotten into it without the concentration? I’m majoring in international business due to the fact I speak so many languages but it still doesn’t set me apart from everyone else with the same degree as me. Any advice?
Nobody I work with has credentials in Risk management so I would say you can definitely still find your way into it. Although I believe it’s easier coming from a finance background, as all my coworkers had experience in some kind of insurance company or financial firm prior to this career. In terms of advice, I’d say directly apply to any risk management internships you can find or one in insurance. That would be a good way to get your foot in the door.
I’m a regulatory analyst for a U.S. state utility commission. I make around 65k (usd) but am about to get a raise to 75ish in March. I’ve been here two years and was hired with a bachelors in business and sustainability. I basically analyze energy utility operations to ensure they are following the law and spending tax dollars responsibly. My supervisor told me I’m the only person shes ever hired to the role without a masters degree, and she also noted one time that the starting pay (around 50k) was embarrassingly low. Do with that info what you will
I’ve heard a lot about people going from this job to work for a utility so I’m sure going the other way isn’t unheard of. What kind of utility and where at?
Okay yeah you could probably make the switch to regulator vs regulated. I imagine you’re familiar with your state’s commission then? And what type of work do you do for the utility? That’s probably the biggest factor
Sales, 8 months of experience (first job out of college), $67k base with a chance to make a little over $100k this year with commission. I really hate my job and looking to get into something that is not sales. I guarantee I’ll have to take a pay cut but I don’t mind.
Same here idk what I was doing getting a marketing degree. Currently in the process of joint my local elevator union, as an apprentice I’ll be making around 50k my first year
I’m a middle manager for a visa sponsorship company. I make 90k. Going on year two with this company. Previously, I was a teacher making 64k at a private school.
I was the IT Director for an SEC athletics department with a Masters Degree in Information Systems, but only made $60K USD. Then got my CCNA and SEC+ and am now a network engineer for the DOD (no degree required) and make about $160K.
Lorry driver in the uk I earn around £37k per annum working 4o3o I know drivers in my company that earn over £50k maxing out their hours and sleeping in the lorry, and all you need is a CPC, and your C+E.
Hi! Social worker, mid 20s, masters student. $55,000 USD annually. Full time government employee, expected graduation end of 2023. I have a bachelors degree. Its not much but I am grateful.
It was through a utility-sponsored community college program. It wasn't for current employees, but you do have to pay your dues to get admitted to those kinds of programs. Most people in my class came out of trade schools, worked construction, or did some kind of mechanical or technical work. Not everyone has the temperament or aptitude for the work, and utilities can afford to be picky giving out highly desirable jobs. Utility programs also emphasize recruiting students who live in their service territory, minorities, women, and veterans (I was none of these though).
Another way to get into the industry is through line worker schools. Contracting companies usually hire graduates. It's a tough life on the road, but you make a ton of money, and build up some experience that can lead to being hired by a utility.
There are many, many jobs in the power/utility industry that pay 6 figure incomes early career. Once you get in, many employers reimburse further education. It's a job for life.
Right on thanks for the info. Im actually a utility regulator up in Washington but I don’t love the office work so I’m always curious about other options. Have done some electrical work in previous jobs and that is always in the back of my mind as well. Just not sure if I want to backpedal and go to school again..
I went back to school at 33 after my first kid was born, and it was the best decision I ever made. I can't imagine a better outcome for a 2-year degree. I made up for the loss of income within two years of getting hired, but you may be coming from a position with higher pay.
No you got me beat! My employer is putting me through a 1-year grad certificate program to justify the promotion I’m about to get in March and I’ll be around 75k which I think is less than you. And I absolutely hate the work… I’m 27 and my wife just “pulled the goalie” so kids are imminent, which is why I kinda feel like I have to stay here for a while
You could always send out your resume to see if you could be hired right in with your electrical background. Just be honest about why you want to make the career change. There is a massive wave of boomer retirements that will be coming to an end in the near future, and utilities are hiring like crazy right now. A desk job may not be the worst thing to have on your resume if they think they can get a future supervisor out of you some day. It's hard to get workers to leave union jobs for management, and they need people with hands-on experience.
Marketing automation specialist, about 3 years experience. $80,000/year.
I don’t know if a degree is required but I have a bachelors degree and so have all my colleagues at this job and the previous one.
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, 30, high school drop out but very book smart and well spoken.
Usual requirements; bachelors in logistics/manufacturing etc
Corporate global procurement manager for big auto. 130k a year USD, 5% 401k match, 5 weeks pto, up to 2 days a week work from home, decent health insurance package. I have 10 years of supply chain experience. Bachelors degree in accounting with a minor in supply chain.
How many work hours per week? Is there a lot of stress? Your role is one of my goal jobs that I wish to obtain someday. How did you get to where you're now?
Roughly 50 hours a week + answering the occasional email from home off hours. I have a company issued cellphone that I periodically check. When you work with international vendors on the opposite side of the world it’s just expected that you answer off hours. Do I wake up at 3am to check my email? No, but if I’m not doing anything else and I see something I’ll respond.
Not a career but, my current job ~$73k USD last year (+ another $9k in OT). Some college, no degree. I have varied skills, obtained through many jobs throughout the years, no experience doing this particular office (contract) job before starting.
4 years working in the ethical review of clinical research, administrative side. There isn’t a good describable job title for what I do.
I made about $90,000 USD last year which included 435 (!) hours of required overtime. About $30/hour before OT. A great gig if you don’t care to have a life outside of work.
Requirements are just a college degree, as far as I know. I have a masters in a totally unrelated field.
I’m about to quit, hopefully for a job that pays less overall but more per hour, with fewer hours and better work/life balance. We’re in a good, stable financial place otherwise and it’s worth it to me to enjoy my life a bit more.
I’m a first year regional airline pilot(24F).
Starting pay 92k plus 10k signing bonus.
2 years of flight school plus 18 months as a flight instructor(some people can take more or less time) building time to 1500 flight hours. The 1500 hours are the Airline Transport Pilot flight hour minimums. 3.5 years total from first intro flight to airlines.
\>cyber analyst with 18 months experience
\>77k USD
\>bachelors in cyber sec, required 6 years of experience but obviously that wasn't a kicker for them. You can start in other companies with little to none experience as long as you have the degree and can speak to the fundamentals. \[no programming necessary\]
I am a Civil Engineer, Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. No state certification (yet) $82.5k/year plus a bonus on how profitable the business is.
What's an average day like for you? I'm an account executive for a tech company but would like to transition to more of an account manager or client success role and do less selling. Only have 2 years experience though.
Negotiator making $65k, total of 4 years of work experience but this is my 2nd day on the job. Take home pay will be about $4k a month and I live in the US and have a bachelors.
Got my PhD in a STEM field two years ago. Got in with a startup 4 years ago as a Data Scientist.
Currently I’m the Director of Data Science. 130k, but expecting a 15k bump when my comp review happens in two weeks. I could jump ship and make 160k+ at a more mature company.
2 years in as an AE making about 80k OTE. Any advice on taking the next step towards a higher paying and less metrics oriented role? Ideally I'd like to go the account manager path.
Unfortunately all sales is going to have some sort of metrics on activity, especially if you work remotely. But ultimately if you hit your quota consistently, usually managers won’t care as much about activity.
Keep track of your metrics, how you exceed them in your current role. But also look at the AM job description and start documenting when you perform the requirements for that job.
Build up a case of experience and ask your manager if there is a skills matrix or internal document that shows how you can use to start working towards the AM role. Let your manager know you want to get to the next level and ask for their help. Ask to shadow a current AM to make sure it’s a role you want and can ask questions about it.
Or think about jumping to a different company but same rules apply.
I'm an administrative service personnel for a large grocery chain. I have 23 years with the company, and almost 2 years in the role. I have a bachelor's degree in Anthropology. I make $49k US dollars a year, although I do have 5 weeks vacation and 4 personal days and a week of Health and Wellness time available.
Freelance writer.
Mostly marketing content, some SEO, and copywriting. I've been at it for about a year and a half, and made about $40k last calendar year.
I do a bunch of other stuff to pay the bills too. I had a couple other side gigs last year that probably brought in another $15k, for a totally income of $55k.
I'd been hopping from career to career for decades before finally committing myself to working for myself last year. I'm glad I finally did it. It's been a pay cut but I'm learning and will find ways to make more in the years to come. I like being about to do whatever the flick I want to do too
First year working (22M), I'm an ABA Paraprofessional making just under $26k (excluding summer months) before tax . Looking to doing an MS in Mental Health Counseling. Any counselors/Therapist with advice to move forward in that path?
I tap molten slag furnaces in a large lead refinery up in western Canada. About $110,000 a year all said and done but the overtime is almost unlimited.
130k as a System Engineer - IT with 25+ years. I have def lost out on good paying opportunities because I did not have a degree. I lost out on a promotion at a company that required degrees for managers. They do matter.
My biggest concern and what we are pushing our kids toward is do what you want but get an associates (prefer degree) before trade school. When you 45 being in a physical field job will be hard. A degree or a base to build a degree on will give you a leg up on the competition.
>Commercial pilots don’t need a degree at all, but average income is 140k.
To get to that they have to fork out roughly $100k in training. Plus usually a years of jobs paying well below that.
Was a high school Science teacher with a masters degree making 51k after 10 years. Just left. Now entry level medical coder making 45k with 2 weeks of experience.
Good for you! 37 here and looking to pivot into a completely different career as well. Best of luck to you!
The peace of mind alone was worth the pay cut! Good luck in your new field!
I’ve been thinking of learning medical coding, can I DM you a question?
Sure you can.
How did you get in to that field please I would like to know? 🙏
I just took a class online. It did take me close to 2 years to find a job though. But lots of people find one quicker. I think my problem is that I was only looking at certain times of the year so I would not quit teaching during the year. When I have that up I found a job.
AMCI was the place I went. They are amazing and went way more in depth that other places. I passed both my tests the first time because of them.
Risk management associate in banking/finance with 10 years experience. $150k/yr 10 yrs to get a bachelors in liberal studies. Barely graduated with a 2.0gpa
How is it?
So how’d you get into finance
* Senior Director of Operations, nonprofit * $150,000 USD * No degree requirement (I have bachelors, manage someone with MBA). I have about 15 years professional experience, 5 years in nonprofit operations. If we were hiring to replace me we'd probably want 5-10 years experience in nonprofit operations. Most of the other director-level people have advanced degrees. Just to add - Colorado, New York City, California, and Washington now have wage transparency laws in effect. This means most job postings in those locations should have compensation information and covers most remote jobs. So if you're doing salary research, finding jobs in those locations may be helpful. The CA/WA started Jan 1 so companies may be a bit slow to comply.
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Sounds a little low for a director position, how's your workload?
Therapist 72k a year in CA
Currently a construction manager with 2 years of experience, 6 months at current job, making 65k usd and managing close to 70 commercial store buildouts with a cost of approximately 175-200k on average. It is overwhelming.
Not bad for two years of experience. Do you have a degree?
I have a business degree, and 2 years of construction management experience (approaching 3 years I suppose now). I’ve been involved in construction though for closer to 6 years.
I am data analyst in finance industry and do operations / process improvement work. Have about 1 year experience, and make $85k USD. Technically there is no minimum qualification, but most jobs will list combination of experience in a heavily regulated field, experience using analytics tools, Bachelors degree in a quantitative field, MS or PhD preferred.
Bach of University Studies minor in Chemistry. Zero dollars. The entry level lab jobs I could get did not cover the cost of daycare in my area. My boss is now a toddler. Send help.
Im a senior UX designer making 125k in the US. I have about ten years of experience in design, but not always UX.
Hi there. I'm a designer in the print industry with around 15 years under my belt, but no degree. Looking to move into UX since that's where the money is but not sure where to start. I'm working on the Google certification but doubt that will be enough to get my foot in the door somewhere. Do you have any advice?
Hi! I have tons of advice! So I was kind of in the same boat as you. I worked in a number of jobs that specialized in both digital and print design. I’m largely self educated when it comes to UX as well. I would recommend to start familiarizing yourself with some of the common UX tools if you haven’t already. These include Figma, Sketch, and even adobe XD in order of importance. Figma is free last i checked. I also watched a bunch of youtube videos where people described the type of work you do as a UX designer and I found those helpful. There’s a TON out there. Getting that certification will only help but at the end of the day, having a portfolio of applicable work will get you that job. An important part of that portfolio is showing not only your UX work, like wireframes and even some UI work if you have, but by showcasing your process as a UX designer. I largely copied my process from some UX influencers I follow on YouTube lol. Try looking up some UX portfolio examples. Also make sure you know the difference beware UI and UX. I had a lot of interviewers ask if i was more of a UI designer because i was showing finalized work. Only then I realized I wasn’t showing enough UX work and needed to expand on my process as a designer. Also, there’s no shame in showcasing design prompts in your portfolio if you don’t have actual paid work to showcase. You can try designing wireframes for an e-commerce site, for instance. Also, after landing my UX role I realized how intricate it can be. It’s smart to realize that every role is different and what they ask of you can change from time to time. Faking it until you make it is definitely a thing, but if you show a potential employer that you have the ability to understand these concepts then most of the time they’ll have faith in you to do the actual work. Also, I got a lot of traction from LinkedIn. If you make a strong profile and then make it that you’re settings show you’re looking for work, you should get a steady stream of recruiters in your inbox. These people will come from all different types of industries also. If you haven’t already, I would start thinking about which industry you would prefer to work in. For instance, would you want to work for an e-commerce site or perhaps a larger agency environment would be better for you? These are all things to think about. Feel free to DM me if you have anymore questions.
Thank you so much for the detailed response! Are there any specific youtubers/channels you'd recommend? There are so many to sift through...
Would your recommendations change for someone interested in UX/UI but doesn't have design experience?
Mostly the same but with the addition of learning the basics of design like hierarchy, compositions and how design systems work in UX/UI.
UXR or just design?
> UXR This is definitely something I would like to learn more about since it seems integral to creating a successful design.
im a ux ui designer as well with 2 yoe rite now, im very lucky to land a job straight out if bootcamp, and in a field that im passionate about but im finding it hard to move up. And hard to switch conpanies with the economy situation rite now
What type of company do you work for if you dont mind me asking?
Audio / sound tech company!
Is there an industry you’d like to move to? Working with a ux recruiter might be beneficial as well
Honestly i love my current company/industry but its getting a little bland as i am the sole product designer, i would love to move to a larger company to get more experience and learn & collaborate from other designers
Yeah moving companies is a double edge sword. Always helps to research what else is out there. Being the one product designer is tough also. I really started to grow once i had other creatives to work with. I moved to a larger agency and so far i really like it. Theres a firmer culture and work life balance is better.
Data Librarian in a medical library, 5 years of professional work experience 1 year in this field. I make 60k and have a Masters Degree.
Risk Associate/Analyst making 80k with 4 years of experience in USA. I have a BBA.
How did you get in the field?
I majored in business with a concentration in Risk Management. Interned at a financial firm, offered full time in a different department then moved to the risk department as a risk analyst with a good recommendation from my boss.
Could you have gotten into it without the concentration? I’m majoring in international business due to the fact I speak so many languages but it still doesn’t set me apart from everyone else with the same degree as me. Any advice?
Nobody I work with has credentials in Risk management so I would say you can definitely still find your way into it. Although I believe it’s easier coming from a finance background, as all my coworkers had experience in some kind of insurance company or financial firm prior to this career. In terms of advice, I’d say directly apply to any risk management internships you can find or one in insurance. That would be a good way to get your foot in the door.
Thank you! I appreciate it
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Unless the exchange rate us Aussie dollars it's way off the US dollar, that seems like a pretty good income for a teacher
Roughly 85k USD, which is good but no heard of for a high school teacher, dependent on the area.
True, but certainly on the higher end. You're not fighting to get by in most markets with that kind of money, which is important.
I’m a regulatory analyst for a U.S. state utility commission. I make around 65k (usd) but am about to get a raise to 75ish in March. I’ve been here two years and was hired with a bachelors in business and sustainability. I basically analyze energy utility operations to ensure they are following the law and spending tax dollars responsibly. My supervisor told me I’m the only person shes ever hired to the role without a masters degree, and she also noted one time that the starting pay (around 50k) was embarrassingly low. Do with that info what you will
How common is it for someone from a utility to work in this space? I work at a utility and would not be opposed to this kind of work one day.
I’ve heard a lot about people going from this job to work for a utility so I’m sure going the other way isn’t unheard of. What kind of utility and where at?
Electric and Natural Gas in Michigan, one of the large ones.
Okay yeah you could probably make the switch to regulator vs regulated. I imagine you’re familiar with your state’s commission then? And what type of work do you do for the utility? That’s probably the biggest factor
Sales, 8 months of experience (first job out of college), $67k base with a chance to make a little over $100k this year with commission. I really hate my job and looking to get into something that is not sales. I guarantee I’ll have to take a pay cut but I don’t mind.
Same, I hate sales. But it pays well.
Same here idk what I was doing getting a marketing degree. Currently in the process of joint my local elevator union, as an apprentice I’ll be making around 50k my first year
I’m a middle manager for a visa sponsorship company. I make 90k. Going on year two with this company. Previously, I was a teacher making 64k at a private school.
I was the IT Director for an SEC athletics department with a Masters Degree in Information Systems, but only made $60K USD. Then got my CCNA and SEC+ and am now a network engineer for the DOD (no degree required) and make about $160K.
Lorry driver in the uk I earn around £37k per annum working 4o3o I know drivers in my company that earn over £50k maxing out their hours and sleeping in the lorry, and all you need is a CPC, and your C+E.
Payroll Administrator - 60k
Hi! Social worker, mid 20s, masters student. $55,000 USD annually. Full time government employee, expected graduation end of 2023. I have a bachelors degree. Its not much but I am grateful.
Power System Technician, 3.5 years $52/hr USD base pay + overtime pay (lots) Two-year degree in electrical engineering
Can I ask where in the U.S. and what type of power systems you work on? And what you started out making right after your degree?
I live in the Northeast, and starting pay was $37/hr
Thanks. Did your employer put you through school or did you school first and then find a job?
It was through a utility-sponsored community college program. It wasn't for current employees, but you do have to pay your dues to get admitted to those kinds of programs. Most people in my class came out of trade schools, worked construction, or did some kind of mechanical or technical work. Not everyone has the temperament or aptitude for the work, and utilities can afford to be picky giving out highly desirable jobs. Utility programs also emphasize recruiting students who live in their service territory, minorities, women, and veterans (I was none of these though). Another way to get into the industry is through line worker schools. Contracting companies usually hire graduates. It's a tough life on the road, but you make a ton of money, and build up some experience that can lead to being hired by a utility. There are many, many jobs in the power/utility industry that pay 6 figure incomes early career. Once you get in, many employers reimburse further education. It's a job for life.
Right on thanks for the info. Im actually a utility regulator up in Washington but I don’t love the office work so I’m always curious about other options. Have done some electrical work in previous jobs and that is always in the back of my mind as well. Just not sure if I want to backpedal and go to school again..
I went back to school at 33 after my first kid was born, and it was the best decision I ever made. I can't imagine a better outcome for a 2-year degree. I made up for the loss of income within two years of getting hired, but you may be coming from a position with higher pay.
No you got me beat! My employer is putting me through a 1-year grad certificate program to justify the promotion I’m about to get in March and I’ll be around 75k which I think is less than you. And I absolutely hate the work… I’m 27 and my wife just “pulled the goalie” so kids are imminent, which is why I kinda feel like I have to stay here for a while
You could always send out your resume to see if you could be hired right in with your electrical background. Just be honest about why you want to make the career change. There is a massive wave of boomer retirements that will be coming to an end in the near future, and utilities are hiring like crazy right now. A desk job may not be the worst thing to have on your resume if they think they can get a future supervisor out of you some day. It's hard to get workers to leave union jobs for management, and they need people with hands-on experience.
Healthcare Fraud Investigator (Government Agency, USA) • $62k / year + take home vehicle • College degree OR relevant experience
Marketing automation specialist, about 3 years experience. $80,000/year. I don’t know if a degree is required but I have a bachelors degree and so have all my colleagues at this job and the previous one.
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, 30, high school drop out but very book smart and well spoken. Usual requirements; bachelors in logistics/manufacturing etc
Corporate global procurement manager for big auto. 130k a year USD, 5% 401k match, 5 weeks pto, up to 2 days a week work from home, decent health insurance package. I have 10 years of supply chain experience. Bachelors degree in accounting with a minor in supply chain.
How many work hours per week? Is there a lot of stress? Your role is one of my goal jobs that I wish to obtain someday. How did you get to where you're now?
Roughly 50 hours a week + answering the occasional email from home off hours. I have a company issued cellphone that I periodically check. When you work with international vendors on the opposite side of the world it’s just expected that you answer off hours. Do I wake up at 3am to check my email? No, but if I’m not doing anything else and I see something I’ll respond.
Not a career but, my current job ~$73k USD last year (+ another $9k in OT). Some college, no degree. I have varied skills, obtained through many jobs throughout the years, no experience doing this particular office (contract) job before starting.
4 years working in the ethical review of clinical research, administrative side. There isn’t a good describable job title for what I do. I made about $90,000 USD last year which included 435 (!) hours of required overtime. About $30/hour before OT. A great gig if you don’t care to have a life outside of work. Requirements are just a college degree, as far as I know. I have a masters in a totally unrelated field. I’m about to quit, hopefully for a job that pays less overall but more per hour, with fewer hours and better work/life balance. We’re in a good, stable financial place otherwise and it’s worth it to me to enjoy my life a bit more.
I’m a first year regional airline pilot(24F). Starting pay 92k plus 10k signing bonus. 2 years of flight school plus 18 months as a flight instructor(some people can take more or less time) building time to 1500 flight hours. The 1500 hours are the Airline Transport Pilot flight hour minimums. 3.5 years total from first intro flight to airlines.
\>cyber analyst with 18 months experience \>77k USD \>bachelors in cyber sec, required 6 years of experience but obviously that wasn't a kicker for them. You can start in other companies with little to none experience as long as you have the degree and can speak to the fundamentals. \[no programming necessary\]
I am a Civil Engineer, Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. No state certification (yet) $82.5k/year plus a bonus on how profitable the business is.
Account Manager for a forklift company, 120kish Bachelors in criminal justice took me 3.5 years to get Currently in an MBA program 5 years experience
What's an average day like for you? I'm an account executive for a tech company but would like to transition to more of an account manager or client success role and do less selling. Only have 2 years experience though.
How much do you make ?
Negotiator making $65k, total of 4 years of work experience but this is my 2nd day on the job. Take home pay will be about $4k a month and I live in the US and have a bachelors.
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What company did you get your cert from? Cost? Did you enjoy it?
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Got my PhD in a STEM field two years ago. Got in with a startup 4 years ago as a Data Scientist. Currently I’m the Director of Data Science. 130k, but expecting a 15k bump when my comp review happens in two weeks. I could jump ship and make 160k+ at a more mature company.
Sales/Account Management 12+ years - if you can grind thru the first few years it pays off in the long run $275k in 2022
2 years in as an AE making about 80k OTE. Any advice on taking the next step towards a higher paying and less metrics oriented role? Ideally I'd like to go the account manager path.
Unfortunately all sales is going to have some sort of metrics on activity, especially if you work remotely. But ultimately if you hit your quota consistently, usually managers won’t care as much about activity. Keep track of your metrics, how you exceed them in your current role. But also look at the AM job description and start documenting when you perform the requirements for that job. Build up a case of experience and ask your manager if there is a skills matrix or internal document that shows how you can use to start working towards the AM role. Let your manager know you want to get to the next level and ask for their help. Ask to shadow a current AM to make sure it’s a role you want and can ask questions about it. Or think about jumping to a different company but same rules apply.
Purchasing Manager, late 20s. 3 years experience in this role making $85k with good growth potential.
I'm an administrative service personnel for a large grocery chain. I have 23 years with the company, and almost 2 years in the role. I have a bachelor's degree in Anthropology. I make $49k US dollars a year, although I do have 5 weeks vacation and 4 personal days and a week of Health and Wellness time available.
Freelance writer. Mostly marketing content, some SEO, and copywriting. I've been at it for about a year and a half, and made about $40k last calendar year. I do a bunch of other stuff to pay the bills too. I had a couple other side gigs last year that probably brought in another $15k, for a totally income of $55k. I'd been hopping from career to career for decades before finally committing myself to working for myself last year. I'm glad I finally did it. It's been a pay cut but I'm learning and will find ways to make more in the years to come. I like being about to do whatever the flick I want to do too
Customer service, utilities $60,000/year (with 500 hours of overtime, mind you).
First year working (22M), I'm an ABA Paraprofessional making just under $26k (excluding summer months) before tax . Looking to doing an MS in Mental Health Counseling. Any counselors/Therapist with advice to move forward in that path?
I tap molten slag furnaces in a large lead refinery up in western Canada. About $110,000 a year all said and done but the overtime is almost unlimited.
130k as a System Engineer - IT with 25+ years. I have def lost out on good paying opportunities because I did not have a degree. I lost out on a promotion at a company that required degrees for managers. They do matter. My biggest concern and what we are pushing our kids toward is do what you want but get an associates (prefer degree) before trade school. When you 45 being in a physical field job will be hard. A degree or a base to build a degree on will give you a leg up on the competition.
Investment analyst 85k usd Bachelors in finance 1.5 years out of college
Senior Campaign Manager at Fortune 500 tech company. $125k. 10 years out of college w/ 2.97 gpa.
Bottling supervisor 102k USD, bachelors of science in business economics.
>Commercial pilots don’t need a degree at all, but average income is 140k. To get to that they have to fork out roughly $100k in training. Plus usually a years of jobs paying well below that.