For the under 40 yr olds making 100-300k what do you do?

[Anonymous]

Me- 39, architect $175k
DH- 38, architect $130k

[Anonymous]

DD graduated last year with a CS, making $110k. DS is graduating this May with a CS already accepted a position paying the same.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:34, finance, $250k/yr plus up to double that in stocks and incentives, dumb luck and privilege mostly but a bunch of hard work thrown on top (plus a mom who helped me not lose career when I had a kid), MBA plus second masters

What kind of finance in DMV? Thank you! Helping Boyfriend to find a finance job in this area but very hard...

I only just now saw this reply - sorry! I work for a bank not headquartered in DC - I just have to travel frequently due to being remote. I was in DC prior to taking the role and was able to negotiate staying here because we do have an office for some government related activity and lobbying (unrelated to my work but means I have a place to go). Now with covid we are even more remote work friendly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:34, finance, $250k/yr plus up to double that in stocks and incentives, dumb luck and privilege mostly but a bunch of hard work thrown on top (plus a mom who helped me not lose career when I had a kid), MBA plus second masters

What kind of finance in DMV? Thank you! Helping Boyfriend to find a finance job in this area but very hard...

I only just now saw this reply - sorry! I work for a bank not headquartered in DC - I just have to travel frequently due to being remote. I was in DC prior to taking the role and was able to negotiate staying here because we do have an office for some government related activity and lobbying (unrelated to my work but means I have a place to go). Now with covid we are even more remote work friendly.

DP are you in investment banking?

[Anonymous]

39, HR, govt, 140k, Masters Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Spouse, 39, HR, $250k and 30% bonus, Masters Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Not in DC anymore.

[Anonymous]

39, life science staffing/recruiting, $105k base

with commission last year $260k and trending for $290k this year.

College dropout but grew up in a rich $$$$ Bay Area suburb and have good people skills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:39, life science staffing/recruiting, $105k base

with commission last year $260k and trending for $290k this year.

College dropout but grew up in a rich $$$$ Bay Area suburb and have good people skills.

What does one have to do with the other

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Anonymous wrote:Me, 37, 425k, software exec
DW, 36, 115k, fed

How did you get into SW exec role

Joined a startup as one of the first 10 employees and was eventually acquired

What was backup planning startup failed; I’ve looked at plenty but the high risk of flaming out and not making rent was dicey for us.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Me, 37, 425k, software exec
DW, 36, 115k, fed

How did you get into SW exec role

Joined a startup as one of the first 10 employees and was eventually acquired

What was backup planning startup failed; I’ve looked at plenty but the high risk of flaming out and not making rent was dicey for us.

I was young, unmarried, no kids

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Engineer, BS and MS in mechanical engineering from state university. GS 14 step 7 fed.

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Me - 30, $120k Fed Analyst (HR-adjacent). Ivy undergrad Psychology & Sociology, Master's HR Mgmt. My undergrad degree helped me get in the door to a GS-5 internship, and grad degree, in addition to mentorship and taking advantage of opportunities, helped with a career ladder into my current position. My education was a privilege for sure as an URM from a disadvantaged SES.

DH - 35, $100k Shipping and logistics manager for a small business + online reselling side hustle. College dropout but he outhustles me and is far more street smart.

[Anonymous]

38, statistician with MS in statistics. Salary $110K. Unless I change industries, I’ve pretty much maxed out my salary beyond COL raises.

[Anonymous]

quite a few of the kids graduating with a degree in CS are making 100k+

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:quite a few of the kids graduating with a degree in CS are making 100k+

No, it’s extremely rare for a new CS graduate to start at 100k. Maybe the top 2-4%.

[Anonymous]

Base salary: $125k - biotech

Investing on my own: $400k per year.

Working is for suckers. I only stay at my job the the healthcare and that's it.