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

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fedupofbeingbroke · 26/08/2023 19:08

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?

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MiddleOfHere · 26/08/2023 21:23

I used to... as a qualified accountant working on a contract basis in a specialist area/sector)
And also pro-rata in practice / consultant for some clients (less specialist area, more general tax)

I am not sure if I had got there sooner without taking maternity leaves and then leaving my safe salaried employment.

Now I've gone back into employment doing a more rewarding job than simply accountancy and finance but I took a pay cut to do that.
In theory, I suppose I could strategically work my way back up quite quickly, by changing jobs once or twice, because my current job title is very senior. But right now I'm just enjoying what I'm doing.

I also have a BSc from a RG uni in a "traditional" subject but nobody seems that concerned about whether I have a degree or not.

IUseThisNameToTalkAboutMoney · 26/08/2023 21:23

Business Solutions Analyst/Product Lead in financial services, doing it for 20 years, on about £160k basic, £220k total package.

Starseeking · 26/08/2023 21:26

Finance Director, Chartered in both accounting and tax (ACA/FCA and CTA). First degree in a STEM subject, graduated exactly 20 years ago this summer.

arethereanyleftatall · 26/08/2023 21:30

Own business. Run a swim school. (Pro rata though, don't do it full time).

loverrr · 26/08/2023 21:39

Snittle · 26/08/2023 21:16

Tax Director, Big 4 in the North - £120k

Asda?

lastdayatschool · 26/08/2023 21:45

RIftw · 26/08/2023 21:19

Responsible investment management. Love the work, it feels worthwhile and I have a good work-life balance (8am -6pm ish) while earning a good 6 figure amount. I feel remarkably lucky tbh.

How much do irresponsible investment managers make lol ?

MelroseGrainger · 26/08/2023 21:49

Azaeleasinbloom · 26/08/2023 19:15

Project Director/ product manager - US employers- 20 years experience in the industry to reach that level. Lot of travel and overseas work.

No DC - not a choice.

I’m so confused by job titles like these! It says nothing about what the job actually is! I’d love the learn more about what it is you do?

monpetitlapin · 26/08/2023 21:49

LK2610 · 26/08/2023 21:18

I work in financial services for a well-known bank as a marketer. I studied business at uni and then just made sure I moved jobs every 1-2 years. I’ve found that’s the best way to keep getting pay rises, especially as a woman in financial services/tech which is heavily male dominated. I’ve asked for pay rises at companies and been told no, and then been offered them anyway when I say I’m leaving. By then it’s too late.

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Sorry to slightly go on a tangent, but do you find 1-2 years is long enough to show new employers you have "staying power" or is this not something they look for after a certain point? I ask because I was under the impression I needed to stay in-role for 3 years before employers would consider me for a new role, but I really hate my working conditions and would very much like to move up once I've been here for 1 year.

LK2610 · 26/08/2023 21:57

monpetitlapin · 26/08/2023 21:49

Sorry to slightly go on a tangent, but do you find 1-2 years is long enough to show new employers you have "staying power" or is this not something they look for after a certain point? I ask because I was under the impression I needed to stay in-role for 3 years before employers would consider me for a new role, but I really hate my working conditions and would very much like to move up once I've been here for 1 year.

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I thought this too before moving to London, but I’ve found the opposite here. It’s totally different to where I grew up where you’d stay in a job for 10+ years. You seem to have to keep moving around to get the promotions as a junior to mid level. I’m now senior level so I will probably stay in my current role for longer. I think that’s also to do with the industry I work in which is tech-start ups / financial services. Redundancy happens a lot so for those who do stick around for more than 2 years, a lot get made redundant.

Snittle · 26/08/2023 21:57

loverrr · 26/08/2023 21:39

Asda?

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No, Big 4 accountancy firm.

MelroseGrainger · 26/08/2023 22:00

Canyoudigityesyoucan · 26/08/2023 20:56

Head of Customer Success for a prop tech startup- £110K

single and no kids and in London. Have a undergrad English and Law degree.

If you go into a customer success or operational role in a startup with good investment you can get to £60K+ pretty easy

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These job titles are so crazy to me. What does being a “Head of Customer Success” mean and involve?

LittleBearPad · 26/08/2023 22:01

Redhothoochycoocher · 26/08/2023 20:29

So for people who don't find it helpful to hear what what a DP does, read the next post surely. Why would it be annoying? Literally none of the posts I've read have given me even a tiny bit of helpful insight into how I could earn 100k+ despite most of them being about the poster's own experience. I imagine OP was curious to know which roles would come with that salary so what difference does it make if a man or woman is doing it? If OP said how did you get to earn 100k+ then maybe your point would stand but even then maybe OP and a DH have something else in common that would be helpful beyond their sex that create similar challenges like both leaving school at 16 or being dyslexic.

These comments ALWAYS come up when someone asks about income and it does my head in. Comes across so botchy and belittling. Like I can't join the convo because I'm not a high enough earner even though I've been by DHs side throughout his entire career and been involved in the conversations about how to progress at every step.

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My DH earns well over six figures. I also earn over six figures. Both in professional services firms.

It’s not either or, as your post seems to imply.

LittleBearPad · 26/08/2023 22:04

LittleBearPad · 26/08/2023 22:01

My DH earns well over six figures. I also earn over six figures. Both in professional services firms.

It’s not either or, as your post seems to imply.

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To add - I earn as much as I do because I clung on to my career when the children were small and we gritted our teeth through horrific child care costs for several years.

Nanamuffin · 26/08/2023 22:05

I was in an academy trust role earning about £75k
Post covid made some changes for work life balance.
covid meant
I charge about £450 a day
My income this year is at £65k as a teacher and freelance consulting.

I also have rental income from a property investment totalling £36k a year

Sometimes even I surprise myself at how much I’ve achieved considering my starting point!
But I could aim higher and be more ambitious for myself but I have 1Dc primary school aged and have held back.

MelroseGrainger · 26/08/2023 22:05

Silverdogblue · 26/08/2023 21:11

Absolutely.

Salaries are not vicarious.

£140k. Executive officer. I am fucking amazing at my job. My husband earns his own money.

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Someone please help me with these crazily random job titles! What on God’s green earth is an Executive Officer, and what does it do all day?!?! Genuinely curious.

XelaM · 26/08/2023 22:05

Solicitor in a City law firm

Canyoudigityesyoucan · 26/08/2023 22:06

@MelroseGrainger Customer Success is basically a trendy name for customer service and account management. I look after B2B and B2C accounts for the startup and all of our customers, I drive all the operational standards for the business and define what our policies are for customer. The accounts I manage generate over £200k month worth of revenue. It’s very organisational and you have to be a good at building relationships and have a commercial eye.

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fedupofbeingbroke · 26/08/2023 22:09

@Nanamuffin are you an education consultant? If so, how did you go about this?

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SockQueen · 26/08/2023 22:09

NHS consultant. Currently just under 100k but will go over in a couple of years or if I start doing private work. It's taken me 14 years since leaving uni to get to this stage (slowed down by 2 x mat leave and working part time when kids were small)

BlinkyTheFish · 26/08/2023 22:09

Engineering consultant in a specific field. I generally come into projects that are going a bit wrong in my area, and try to put them back on track.

50+ years old. Four children. Three degrees. Partner also works full time in a related field, but his hourly rate is a little lower than mine.

SallyWD · 26/08/2023 22:10

DH earns just about £100,000 and is a university Professor.

Birdie8989 · 26/08/2023 22:12

FFS why does anyone feel the need to be so pedantic that someone can't share what their husband does? The post is asking for which careers earn 100k plus, what bloody difference does it make if it's the person tapping on the keyboard or the person sat next to them on the sofa? Is this post for the purpose of women being able to boast about what they do for a living, or is this somewhere we can refer to when talking to our sons and daughters about possible career paths and any information is helpful?

WhatapityWapiti · 26/08/2023 22:12

Canyoudigityesyoucan · 26/08/2023 22:06

@MelroseGrainger Customer Success is basically a trendy name for customer service and account management. I look after B2B and B2C accounts for the startup and all of our customers, I drive all the operational standards for the business and define what our policies are for customer. The accounts I manage generate over £200k month worth of revenue. It’s very organisational and you have to be a good at building relationships and have a commercial eye.

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@MelroseGrainger in case you are confused, B2B means “Business to Business” and B2C means Business to Consumer.

Barbiefan · 26/08/2023 22:15

How did you get your role? I’m interested in this career path and would love some tips!

Barbiefan · 26/08/2023 22:17

Sorry my comment was aimed atb@BugsyDrakeTableScape x