“I am an author and make more than $100,000.
I am under retainer with several video game companies around the world as well.
I love it!”
Reddit useru/Spirited-Ambassador5asked, “Women who work remotely and make six figures, what do you do?
And what is your work-life balance like?”
and it’s super honest and transparent.
Here are the top-voted answers:
1.
“Im an attorney, and I’ll be honest.
I have zero work-life balance and work 6070 hours a week.
Most people leave large law firms in three to five years because it’s not worth it to them.
But a few people stick it out, and I guess for them its worth it.
If you make partner at these firms, you’ve got the option to earn millions.”
“I’m a project manager in the healthcare industry and work remotely.
I make about $110,000$130,000 with bonuses.
My work-life balance is now awesome.
I usually take Friday afternoons off and work about six-ish hours each day.
Sometimes it gets more hectic than that.
When I was building my career, I had zero work-life balance.
I worked full time while pursuing a PhD and raising a child.
u/Unlucky-Tax6349
3.
“I am an author and have been one for nearly 30 years.
I am under retainer with several video game companies around the world as well.
I spend most of my time with my family and enjoying hobbies!
It’s awesome.”
“Im a glass artist .
I was raised primarily by my grandmother, who was also a glass artist.
Ive made six figures consistently for the past eight years.”
“Higher education management.
I go to the office when I feel like it and stay home when I feel like it.
u/redonreddit24
6.
“Im an aerospace engineer.
I went hybrid back in 2016 and then mostly remote in 2020 after getting promoted.
I personally dont mind that part too much.
My work-life balance is pretty good.
Im usually done with work by 6 p.m. at the latest.
“I do content design and training at a software company and make over $200,000.
I’ve been working remotely for about 11 years now, way before it became necessary in the pandemic.
My work-life balance is good.
It’s always helped me to stick to a strict ‘work schedule.’
I work the typical 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but it’s pretty flexible.
The biggest WFH rule I always stuck to was having a home office.
u/GrizzlyMommaMT
8.
“I work in cybersecurity, and its great.
Lots of extra time during work, and always off on time.
No late nights or weekend work.”
“I work as a UX designer, fully remote, and make $200,000.
I do get to walk my puppy a lot, though.”
u/Middle_Complex2217
10.
“I’m an adult-content creator, and Id say I have a pretty decent work-life balance!
“I’m a paralegal for the federal government making $119,000 a year.
I have great work balance, working 40 hours a week with no commute.”
u/GallopingGertie
And finally…
12.
“Im a healthcare recruiter.
I interview people all day long.
It’s fully remote, and work-life balance is good because I control my schedule.
Compensation is a base salary plus quarterly bonuses based on placements.
The bonus is really where I make my money.
For example, my Q2 bonus was decent but not great, and it was $50,000.
As my pipeline sits today, Ill probably take home around $300,000 this year.
Its a great gig if youve got the personality for it.”
Now it’s your turn!
Do you make six figures and work from home?
Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
