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What are some professions that typically make 200k per 40 hrs/wk
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:02 pm
Lately I have been going to various social engagements and while mingling amongst the guests I have come to the conclusion that I need to find a new career path. Everyone I meet seems to make 200k+. How do I get into these fields and what are they? I understand that physicians and lawyers take a considerable amount of school and am not interested in going back for that period of time. I make a comfortable living but am in no way an OT baller. Just looking to make a better future for myself and family.
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Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:02 pm to Iamkindahungry
Underwater Welding
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:03 pm to Iamkindahungry
I know a plumber who claims to make that. I find it very unlikely as he lives in a double wide.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:03 pm to Iamkindahungry
Sales
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:04 pm to Iamkindahungry
I make $85k/year teaching and coaching which is above average, but I feel ya. Living here in Oxford (about the only affluential part of the state) I am surrounded by doctors and lawyers. I feel poor. 
ETA: the down votes are uncanny. Let me add a caveat I coach swimming - both HS and the club team here. I make $46k teaching, $30k coaching club, $4k coaching HS and then sprinkle in some side things like Airbnb.
ETA: the down votes are uncanny. Let me add a caveat I coach swimming - both HS and the club team here. I make $46k teaching, $30k coaching club, $4k coaching HS and then sprinkle in some side things like Airbnb.
This post was edited on 12/10/17 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:04 pm to Iamkindahungry
frankly, most of the folks that lead you to believe that they make that much money are totally full of shite.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:05 pm to Iamkindahungry
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Everyone I meet seems to make 200k+
So when you meet people they openly tell you their income?
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:05 pm to Iamkindahungry
Unicorn groomer
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:05 pm to Iamkindahungry
Realtor, home builder.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:06 pm to iamAG
quote:Does he own the business or work for someone else?
I know a plumber who claims to make that. I find it very unlikely as he lives in a double wide.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:07 pm to Iamkindahungry
So they will tell you their income, but not their profession? That is odd.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:08 pm to Iamkindahungry
Become a street walker with no pimp. It will get you really close. And tax free.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:08 pm to djangochained
I have heard that sales is a lucrative career path but how do you break into sales? Do you just have to know a guy or is there a certain background that they look for.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:09 pm to Iamkindahungry
Medical device and some chemical sales
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:11 pm to Iamkindahungry
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I have come to the conclusion that I need to find a new career path. Everyone I meet seems to make 200k+.
I once worked in a bank where I learned a few things about people and money. Whatever you think a person probably makes, it is usually considerably less, most of the that look like they make a lot of money don't, the person you think is least likely to have considerable wealth can have a lot.
To answer your question, there are sales positions that can earn that type of income, many of which require no particular college degree. If you learn a skilled trade such as electrician, HVAC, plumbing, you can eventually start your own business and get to that income level. I once owned a quarter share of a airplane, my partners were a neurologist, the owner of a heating and air business, and the owner of a plumbing business.
This post was edited on 12/10/17 at 8:15 pm
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:12 pm to Iamkindahungry
bottom line in this thread is it doesn't matter what you do, just be the best you can be at what you do and the money will follow. I know a car detailer who is literally the best you can find, he's booked solid for weeks, he's got a nice $500k home, 2 kids in private school and a couple nice cars....and he washes the cars himself, no employees, but he's the best and has built a great reputation for himself.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:13 pm to Iamkindahungry
I did some work for a paper salesman a few years ago. Like a real-life Dunder Mifflin kind of guy. He started at the company in a low level clerical position and eventually moved into a sales role. After about a decade, he was pulling in north of $150K. No college. No family deals. Just hard work and building a sales book over 10 years or so.
OTOH, I encountered him when he left for another company, and the first place sued to enforce a non-compete clause he signed. I got him out of the non-compete, but he almost cut off his own dick by taking another job, taking clients, taking records, and then getting his arse sued.
OTOH, I encountered him when he left for another company, and the first place sued to enforce a non-compete clause he signed. I got him out of the non-compete, but he almost cut off his own dick by taking another job, taking clients, taking records, and then getting his arse sued.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:13 pm to Iamkindahungry
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how do you break into sales?
All it requires is an expert level of bullshite. Takes a certain type. I never had it.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:14 pm to dabigfella
quote:
o when you meet people they openly tell you their income
My wife and I together get close to that but I would never say that to anyone except an anonymous internet message board.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:14 pm to Breaux
Unicorn groomer is an obvious buisness to start but I don't think I have the start up capital currently. I have heard customer acquisition costs can very high.
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