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To ask what jobs you do that earn 40k/50k plus

242 replies

TheresAlwaysAnAskHole · 21/08/2018 00:53

As DD heads to FT school, I'm reconsidering my career. My existing career as a teacher has a salary of around £24,000 - £28,000. I am unemployed right now.

I'm wondering how quickly I can study and what jobs I can quickly move into that will bring big money.

OP posts:
BlueJava · 21/08/2018 00:54

Computer programming definitely does, as does IT Project Management, Programme Mangement etc.

FASH84 · 21/08/2018 00:59

Senior position MOJ , wouldn't be a straight transfer to that level from teaching though. It would depend on your academic background, then you'd need a lot of professional experience and specialist knowledge in certain areas to progress beyond practitioner level, plus involvement in specialist projects etc.

FASH84 · 21/08/2018 01:01

Surely you could progress in teaching, build on the foundation you have, department head, pastoral leads, working towards SMT?

InTheRoseGarden · 21/08/2018 01:30

Solicitor but I can't recommend it. I'll be following to get ideas for my own career change!

justinhawkinsnavalfluff · 21/08/2018 01:34

But not a legal aid solicitor you won't get that much Wink

TroubledLichen · 21/08/2018 01:41

I know a former maths teacher that also wanted to go after the money and became a trader at an investment bank. She did have to start again at the bottom though as a (paid) intern.

Cecily85 · 21/08/2018 02:29

I'm a teacher and I make just over 40k at an independent school. If you enjoy your job, perhaps consider looking into indies. In addition to a higher salary, you'll also have small class sizes :)

Merryoldgoat · 21/08/2018 03:22

Finance Manager I work 3 days but FTE is £48k.

skunkatanka · 21/08/2018 03:31

I'm a teacher and head of a large faculty in a secondary school earning £50k. There's progression in teaching for those who work at it. You'd be better off doing that and using your training.

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HerRoyalNotness · 21/08/2018 03:58

Cost engineer in construction/engineering. You don’t even need a degree and that was 10yrs ago on that salary. Are you analytical, good with numbers, report writing and communicating with senior management?

drastard · 21/08/2018 03:59

I earn 3x that as a headmistress.

I second the suggestion of progressing your career with your existing qualifications and experience.

If you could quickly train and earn 50k then more people wold be doing so.

HicDraconis · 21/08/2018 04:10

Anaesthetist - 5 years at med school and then a minimum of 7 years post grad training. Earns well over your 50k but it's a long time to train. House surgeon jobs aren't the best with a young family either.

Usuallytootiredbuthappyanyway · 21/08/2018 04:20

Another teacher here earning in the high end of that bracket. Secondary Head of Faculty.

BlueBug45 · 21/08/2018 05:15

A lot depends where you live and in some cases you will have to work much longer hours or irregular hours/shifts until you get to a more senior position.

Over the years I've worked with teachers who have become IT project managers. All of them have had STEM degrees. Others have done conversion courses.

I also know a former teacher who works as a tube driver. Though you have to start of doing something else for TFL. (Oddly another one with a STEM degree but in this case the degree subject is irrelevant, but it helps if you are teetotal or drink very little alcohol and don't dabble with drugs. )

Plus former teachers who work in marketing and PR some of whom are now marketing managers on 60K+. (Degree subject irrelevant.)

NellWilsonsWhiteHair · 21/08/2018 05:19

Civil servant, in a research/analytical role. I love it.

DroningOn · 21/08/2018 05:53

Civil Engineer 62k

trinity0097 · 21/08/2018 05:58

I earn high £40ks as a deputy head and DSL

KinCat · 21/08/2018 06:00

Accountant. It takes time to get to that level though - minimum three years of training at or below your current salary with lots of studying/exams and then probably a couple of years experience before you start earning the upper end of your bracket (unless you're in London in which case a £60k job straight after you've qualified isn't unreasonable if you're talented).

pinkhorse · 21/08/2018 06:08

An actuary.

Putyourdamnshoeson · 21/08/2018 06:12
Hmm

I'm always puzzled by these threads. There is no job that has this sort of money as Starting salary without huge amounts of training (if at all).

If there was, the competition would be enormous.

HelpmeobiMN · 21/08/2018 06:13

I’m a lawyer and that’s my salary range - but obviously requires significant retraining which might not be ideal for you!

Happytea · 21/08/2018 06:13

Assistant head of a small school

ChangingStates · 21/08/2018 06:20

Deputy head of a primary. Earning more than that.
Currently a teacher at top of scale with no leadership will earn just over £38000, that's if not in London- so not very far off the £40000 you are looking for, then if you wanted to you could take on additional responsibilities that would boost that, senior leadership would take you over it depending on school size etc

theunsure · 21/08/2018 06:29

Senior manager in a University, but starting salary is nearer £30k and takes time to progress through salary scale (set increments), any degree is ok but most have postgrad managent qual (I have an MBA) which costs a lot plus people management experience.
You’d be better off staying in teaching and progressing up the ranks.