If you make 100k+, what do you do?

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I'm just curious. I have two degrees, one being a masters, studied hard, worked hard and still don't make that much money (having DC set me back but was unlikely to have made more than 60k ever). If you make 100k+, what job do you have? How did you make your wealth?

Own an outdoor adventure tourism business.

Database Engineer for one of the big payment technology firms

Senior executive in a trade organisation.

MA degree. Two DC. Worked my way up. Lots of of promotions and very supportive and equal DH.

Technology / Digital 20+ years experience - within Retail for now but transferable to any industry - next move is targeted into an even higher paying industry.

It's important to plan your career to some extent rather than allow it to flow as things come your way (after the 10 year mark)

Yes, I agree. I need to think about what I want to do. I'd like to move to a different field, but not sure I can. A while back, I applied for jobs in a different industry, but didn't get hear anything from any of them.

This is an interesting topic! But so many vague replies that don't help people research a career - what is a "consultant"?! So vague.

Accountant/financial consultant - no degrees though and I work for myself.

Partner in a law firm. £200k+ but I had a good ten years earning well below £100k before I got here. I have a degree, post-grad qualification and other area-specific qualifications. I probably do another qualification every couple of years.

Yes. OP asked how much you make, not your husband. Read the question.

I used to be a telecommunications supervisor engineer that worked offshore i was self-employed and earn around 125k but gave it up when I got pregnant with my daughter also most 5 years ago. My husband still works offshore and earn around 150k also self-employe.

“Consultants offer advice and expertise to client organisations to help them improve their business performance. Their work can focus on operations, strategy, management, IT, finance, marketing, HR and supply chain management across a wide range of industries and specialisms.”

Literally not at all. OP is obviously after high paying roles. These people have info to offer. If it's of no use to you, read on. Jeez

I'm director level in a property services firm, plus I have income from a BTL which puts me at just over the £100k mark. My industry is one you can get into without a degree (although I do have one), we run apprenticeships for entry (as well as transfers from other industries), but it's time served which gives progression.

I've done an industry related qualification and my next step is likely to be a further H&S qualification (NEBOSH) and/or become chartered with RICS.

Writer. A couple of lucky breaks but also twenty years of all-night deadlines and Amazon reviewers handing out one stars because the re-seller didn't deliver promptly.

But can't you see how vague that definition is too? I have higher degrees, an industry qualification, currently freelancing and looking to move on from life with preschool age children as they grow older... how do I research "becoming a consultant" based on that definition of it covering literally everything and anything in all sorts of industries

@Wiii wow good for you! What industry?

Yes. The thread title is what do YOU do.

I'm a management consultant in banking. Undergrad degree, various professional qualifications, multiple languages, lots of travel (from Sheffield to Singapore, it could be heaven or hell), long hours, lots of pressure, feel like a performing monkey much of the time.

My husband would not be such a high earner without my contribution to our lives. He didn't just magically manage to have a high flying career and a family. I've been working in the background creating a lovely family and home while also working in a less high flying role. The high salary he is paid is thanks to both of our contributions.

I'm an accountant in a large professional services firm. Currently director working towards partner. Director level is easily £100k+. My job is a specialist area which I find very interesting. I started as a tax advisor at pwc, moved to their advisory practice, worked my way up for 12 years, moved firms and grafted for 12 more years. Got put on the partner track a year ago. It would be easier to stay at my current senior level but this way I have a shot at salary of more like £250k+ once I get to equity partner.

Senior management in Medical Devices.

Head of Division in Tech Sales.

I earn around £100,000 a year. 10 years sales experience and a STEM bachelors degree.

Long days and lots of travel.

I couldnt do it and have children unless I had a partner with less demanding job.

I managed it as a single parent and also have a lovely family home life. My eldest is now a very happy, successful well adjusted adult.

Your contribution is important and valuable to your family. No one is knocking that. But you can’t give personal advice because it’s not you personally. Every discussion doesn’t need to include men or the role of a sahp.

Building a career as a woman is very different to doing it as a man. And while sahp are valuable to their family it’s not the same as building a career as a woman.

Oh, to those upset that dh's role was mentioned.
I too was in IT, I would be on a similar salary, had I not sacrificed it for his career. He worked away for 5 years whilst I looked after the children before they started school.

So I had a niche technical role in IT 😁

£170k+
Senior leadership in branding and design for multi-national

I agree. ‘Consultant’ is very vague.

We have some consultants at work. All earning varying amounts doing varying work.

The highest paid consultants are the finance ones. Usually brought in to support in internal audits before the external audits are done.