Doctors, lawyers, and salesmen aren’t the only people breaking six figures.
So, I found myself down a reaaal rabbit hole when I came acrossthis threadonr/Money.
“Air traffic control!
I made $237K last year.”
“I’m a UX Designer for a Fortune 100 company.
I just turned 30.
I’m very fortunate.
“I’m a ship captain.
$250K-ish for about 180 days of work a year.”
“I’m a psychotherapist (MSW, LCSW), and I own my practice.
I should make about $165K this year.”
Thirstyfish85
5.
“I got my license to work on aircrafts 13 years ago.
After six years in various shops, I got into managing aircrafts for private owners.
Every time, it has been with a good raise.
Today, I manage an aircraft for a wonderful family and make nearly $250K a year.
I love what I do.”
“I walk dogs.
I made $210K last year.
I have seven part-time employees who do it under me; they get paid $25 an hour.
I charge $50 an hour.
I’m on track for $275K this year.”
“I’m a commercial HVAC technician and instructor.
I just broke $200K last year.
“I’m a lineman.
With that said, plenty of us blue-collar tradespeople make well over $200-300K a year.
Don’t sleep on the trades!”
MisterDegenerate1
9.
“I am a tire shop manager.
I made $149K last year.
I’m an ex-felon with a GED.”
“I’m the director of operations for a solar company that makes $131K a year.
I own an aquarium business that makes $20K a year.
Through stock trading and investing, I average $65K a year.
“Total: $216K
Maximum_Elderberry97
11.
“I’m an IT Risk Specialist.
I’ve been in the field for 20 years and broke $150K a few years ago.
“I dated a guy who worked three days per week and made $500K/yr.
“He installed them in hospitals, dentist offices, car dealerships those are a few I remember.
He used to laugh and say who knew air compressors were so lucrative…
He would say that almost every business needs an air compressor for something.”
tinlizzy2
13.
“I made $164,000 working 96-night shifts a year in a union hospital as a night shift nurse.
This includes benefits, and I’ve been doing it for 25 years.”
“Find an area that does not attract smart people but needs them.
Other agents were making double that and more in commercial insurance.”
SnooApples6110
15.
“I own a trucking company.
My husband and I just bought one truck in 2009 and grew from there.
You definitely have to internet in the fields you would like to serve.
We have been very fortunate, and things have fallen in my lap.
Also, most states have special programs for women and minority-owned businesses to help you grow…
If you do it right, it’s possible for you to make millions.
We aren’t there yet, but we are getting there.”
I graduated in 2019.
It was in a very rural and affordable area in Northern CA.
“Now, I work on hydrogen fuel cells.
I got pretty lucky with the timing.
I was getting heavily recruited after I was laid off in 2022.
Tech firms offered a lot, and my experience in high voltage helped, too.
Now, including bonuses, my salary is about $150,000 a year.”
ProofSavings4526
17.
“I work as a project manager in the medical unit manufacturing industry.
Because I work remotely, I take on several gigs simultaneously.
My home office looks like NASA, with three computers up and running.
I bounce from one laptop to another, from one call to another, from one company to another.
Making just under $500K/yr.”
“I work in construction in welding.
All I have is a high school diploma.
I make about $180K a year.”
“you’re able to find someone to work for and be their helper or go to school.
I recommend the oil field if you’re willing to sacrifice your time for an early retirement.
Networking will help you excel quickly.
And lastly:
19.
“I work two full-time remote software engineering jobs at once.
Each pays $160K/year, so I’m making $320K annually.
Work about 30 hours per week tops.
I’m 30 and have been doing this for about two years.”
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