5 Year Six Figure Goal

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Razairio

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Razairio
Apr 24, 2021 12 Comments

Hello All, so I’ve set a goal for myself to make it to six figures when I hit 35 (current 30 years old). I graduated with a bachelors in computer science in January of 2019 after deciding to make a career switch in 2016. So far, I’ve only had help desk experience (1 year worth) and those were contract positions. I worked with InfoSys from Feb 2019 until Sept 2020 and i didn’t get exposure to too many projects while there because the clients were looking for experience I didn’t have and InfoSys was “selling me” for having. Now I am in another contract position that’s lasted about 4 months now. My highest held salary so far was working for InfoSys at 57k a year. In order to make it to my goal, should I start specializing? What are some good ways to pivot away from the help desk role? I’ve tried taking courses on sites like Udemy and Coursera but since I’m not doing much hands on, these classes have been ineffective for me. Open to ideas, tips, suggestions. #Tech #sixfigures

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  • So, you can program, yeah? Get good at programming and apply almost anywhere
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      dlabfl9xv9

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      dlabfl9xv9
      We build solutions for aws customers (post sales), strategic advisory, long term planning and delivery/implementation
      Apr 24, 2021
    • New
      Alpha_7

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      Alpha_7
      Thanks for your response. Could you please elaborate a bit on the advisory & implementation part?
      Apr 24, 2021
  • Apple
    HvzP71

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    HvzP71
    Plz apply for tech recruiters job. They are making similar pays but way less competition. Easy 6 figure
    Apr 24, 2021 5
    • Amazon
      xiEG24

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      xiEG24
      @CD you mean as commission? Like hire a guy for 100k you get 10k hire 10 guys at 100k get 100k that year?
      Apr 24, 2021
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      CDwC10

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      CDwC10
      Yeah commission from my understanding. That's if you aren't an internal recruiter, those are salary.
      Apr 24, 2021
  • DoorDash
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    Switch jobs, take on more risks, fail fast and learn.
    Apr 24, 2021 0
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    IU2x71

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    IU2x71
    Give up
    Apr 24, 2021 0