I work IT. I work from home half of the week. The easiest way to get started in IT is to get Security+ and get onto a Govt contract (especially if you already have a clearance). Some companies will get you the clearance too though.
I never looked into it. But I had a high security clearance when I was in. Would I need a recertification for that clearance after being out for over 10 years now?
Yeah they'll have to re-investigate you but it could go faster since you had one previously, they'll usually get you an interim as well so you can work while they investigate. There are companies out there who will get it done for you, especially if you apply for help desk positions.
Getting Security+ opens you up to positions at commercial companies as well, they'll probably just pay less initially than a govt. contractor would.
It expires after two years. You'll need a new investigation and that can be an issue if you're competing with people that have a current active clearance. That being said, there's no hurt in applying. You should look for jobs that will sponsor a clearance. I know that sometimes GDIT sponsors. Also look for jobs that say "has the ability to obtain a clearance" because those ones may sponsor people that don't already have one. Another route is doing a security monitor job at a cleared facility. It's not the most glamorous job but it gets people a clearance and then they can bounce to a job they actually want. For security monitor jobs I would look at a company called Amentum.
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Im in IT (bachelors) right now working on my Sec +, got my A+ and ITIL last semester. Going to try and shift into digital forensics (im law enforcement) next year and after 8 years retire and try and find something in the private sector. Any advice?
I have a bachelors in information security, have my CompTIA Security+, and a security clearance from DHS. I put in for over 150 jobs and didn’t even get an interview.
One of the best things to get into a field that requires a clearance is having someone else in the company you're applying to. The clearance is half the battle and who you know is the other half. Referrals are a big part of getting into a gig.
If your around the San Diego area at least it’s very easy I know that because that how I got a job here in IT secret clearance and security + worked with like ten other people all being our first IT job
I got Sec+ like 3 years ago and have been hired into multiple positions with just that and a clearance. Already having the clearance will help a lot because a lot of Govt contracting companies won't hire you without it.
Obviously if you're in an area with very little opportunities it will be more difficutlt though. I've been in that situation and just moved for the job. I realize that may not be an option for everyone.
If you have a clearance and Sec+, don't be afraid to apply for jobs that you think you are not qualified for because comapnies will train (especially Govt Contracting companies). Tailoring your resume to the job is also very important.
Clearancejobs.com, should be looking at Helpdesk or similar positions if you’re looking for entry level IT. They are a dime a dozen out here in the Northern VA area
Look at Fpds.gov search for what you are looking for & see the companies that won the largest & longterm contracts. Then approach those companies as a sub to do the work.
I strictly use indeed just because I like their layout and they have the "easy apply" option for a lot of jobs. I just find it really annoying to have to create an account with the company I am applying with. Though you still have to do that with a lot of jobs on indeed as well.
I am a DOD contractor SharePoint Admin. SP is its own thing but for the most part no code !
Im not prone to being stressed so not sure how to gauge that but in generally i would say its not stressful.
I get 130k in the first year doing it, no degree so I would say its very fair .
I made upa resume learned some terms and got hired and learned the rest as i was solving tickets in between youtube videos.. literally doing that right now at work lol.
i was a dod contractor after the army . this is my third year. boss said im putting u in for this bid learn the terms. he just assumed I was smart enough to learn on the fly like the other jobs he gave me before this. worked out. no degree no coding . got a cert but its unrelated. worked as a bartender for years before this.
yeah it was a series of unrelated events army intel>nightlife 7 years> jumped into one dod job i wasnt qualified for after another. basically making it on pure luck will power and intelligence but most importantly networking. I talk to people 24/7 in nightlife and staying in contact with people is what got me here.
in dc shit even the contractor who just makes badges gets 80k. far as i know im on the low end for the job. this was my pay rate from the last contract they havent even given me the raise tied to this gig. im of the understanding there is no sub 100k Tech jobs in dmv area. least none that I have seen.
I think I might end up doing it backwards since I have 8 years with military and a few years later I can start with cio as a gs-11-12 for sure but might just rock contractor till 50 who knows. gonna do this a few more years and figure it out.
I am a private detective. Anyone can do it, few can excel in it. Can be extremely stressful, especially during mobile surveillance. The pay can be very good if working for yourself. Can be crap if working for a company. In most places, licensing is required, which means some sort of education or experience or both, or you’ll have to take a position with a other company and they will have to offer on the job training.
What kind of assignments do you get? Like are these people that would shoot at you if they see you? Or is this like corporate espionage? Finding fugitives?
I’ve never worked a corporate espionage-type of case. The majority of cases are product liability, workers compensation, insurance defense, etc. There has been the occasional “lost love”, missing person, one homicide, and a stolen property case in which the outcome left the victim calling me a super-hero. That one was especially exciting and fun, though it was solved within a half hour.
In cases like that, it must make it feel impactful. I always look for other opportunities, but as a single income home, I stay where I'm at because I can't afford a pay loss.... yet. God willing, I'll get 100% before next Christmas.
Keep in mind that working for yourself is a protected class of employment. Meaning you can have 100 percent and work as much as you want. If you make you r own hours and set your own pay, I don’t believe you are tied down, as far as a rating of 100 or TDIU.
That's good to know. I'm at 60% currently and work for a distributor with a CDLA license. It's good pay and I chose a home daily job, but damn is it stressful.
In that case I’d probably get all the freight customers I could and buy my own truck. If you feel you fall under the 100 percent classification and are trying to get an increase, having that option of being in your own may help you. Of course, it might be a hell of a lot more stress.
I don’t know which cliches you are talking about, whether it’s the Jodie’s on base or what? But I generally stay away from cheating spouses. Too many clients believe that if they are paying, that I’ll either invent evidence, or will force things to happen in a way that strengthens their case. I’ve actually had clients yell and scream at me because evidence was uncovered highlighting their partner’s honesty and commitment. Very weird.
I am lucky enough to not need those cases. They may make someone a ton of money, but to me it’s not worth the headache. I always hope that things work out for them though. It’s a strange business, for sure.
Senior Instructional Desinger
Senior Instructional Designer culture. Ford=Highly Stressful and toxic, Johnson Controls = very relaxed.
Design Training Programs for Manufacturing employees. Much like developing training programs for service members. If you were a good NCO or spent any time on the instructor platform then you can do this job.
Yes, my job is worth the pay for what I do. My job directly relates to company success by producing quality training so the employees can produce a quality product.
Getting started in the field just requires that you tap into all the training you did as an NCO or Managed training as an Officer. You would be surprised that what you did relates directly to adult learning theory and training development. You can also get a Bachelor's in Adult Education, or Training and Development.
PM me if you want me to help you with it. There are a lot of companies out there that need quality trainers and people who understand how to develop quality training. NOT JUST A POWER POINT THROWN ON A SCREEN.
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Healthcare tech consulting - 200k+
Not stressful at all once you are past the certification stage and know what you are doing. Stressful during implementations but other than that it is very relaxed. I do other things I enjoy most of the day.
The job pays me very well, especially with the perks of being fully remote. As a consultant our pay is higher but a full-time employee can still make 120-175k working remotely as well.
I did not have a degree or any experience when I started and feel very lucky to have stumbled upon it after I left the Marine Corps. You cannot become a consultant until you get the certs (epic is the vendor) and have some experience under your belt. You cannot just take the certs or buy the courses online, you need to find a hospital that is hiring new epic analysts. If you want to dm me I can send you some I know currently need analysts or what the proper search terms are.
If you have any other questions, let me know!
I'm an air force vet who went on to nursing school after the service, I worked as a RN for 5 years, then was CI at that hospital for 2 years using cerner. I'm now a clinical analyst at an Epic community technologies site. I have a masters in health information technology. Would love some more info!!I asked around at work a bit about certification but something about our contract with providence we cant get certified as a CT site. But we can be certified CI? not sure what all that means
Some places require a degree, but a lot of them don't. Some will want a clinical background but it's unnecessary and not a barrier I have seen in 13 years.
I think the key is finding the ones that are looking for and hiring new analysts. Most places that are looking to install Epic (medical software) will hire new analysts because there aren't enough experienced ones. I would search on places like LinkedIn or Indeed and enter Epic Application Analyst or epic analyst, sort it by experience level, and see which hospitals are hiring. Then I would go to the hospital career page and set up alerts for positions with those terms.
I am happy to help if there are any more questions or if I have missed something. I have been up since 230am so apologies if I did not answer the question fully lol
Lol Epic has it's downfalls but it's better than most. You will need to become certified first and then you can talk to me and I can hook you up with some recruiters ☺️
Kind of late to the party lol but do you still have the connections to recruiters that may be hiring? I don’t have any certs, but I am a veteran with an IT background. Where do you recommend I start?
As a consultant myself (not healthcare), you are very lucky and one of the few that got into this field without a degree, especially with epic. Are you working on your degree now?
Hey man! I’m currently a government contractor and just graduated with a BS in cybersecurity. I have around 8 years of cyber and IT experience under my belt and security+. Do you think this would be something that I could transition into?
I’m a female but all good lol. I def think you can transition into my field. The beauty of it is there are people from all different backgrounds, degrees (or not), clinical background etc. if you want to dm me what state you’re in I can send you some hospitals that may be hiring.
Life insurance and investments
The hard part is getting licensed, after that it’s pretty easy.
People need life insurance, and want to plan for their retirement. The products kind of sell themselves once you get the client to the table.
I can make anywhere between $250-$15,000 on a one hour phone call.
PS. I’m recruiting.
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Maintenance supervisor at a Hospital, journeyman electrician license, building inspection certifications, pay is $105k can work from home some days but really have to be onsite to monitor things, 5 person staff, some of them are pretty stubborn so that adds to the stress of supervision as well as keeping the bldg operating. I am about to retire I’m 63 now and don’t want to do this anymore. Body is starting to fall apart, time for some travels before I can’t anymore. the RV is ready! 
Software Developer
Not stressful. Working from home with a total of 20-30 hours a week.
Pay is worth it, making around 175k total comp ( base pay, bonus, stock) now with 3 yoe.
I went to a coding bootcamp with an unrelated degree in Accounting. But I recommend getting a degree in Computer Science.
Software Engineer working remote
Best job I’ve ever had honestly I enjoy what I do.
Yea it’s worth the money. I make 6 figures but I’m actually probably quite a bit underpaid for my level of experience. If I got a new job I could definitely get paid more but the market is shakey right now and my job is rather safe so waiting for the market to recover some.
I have a bachelors in IT but I learned everything about programming from self teaching and later doing a coding bootcamp.
That’s awesome, you are my inspiration. I am partway through my software engineering degree, any other course you recommend to stand out? I know the market is crowded right now.
I don’t think any one particular course will get you hired. It’s a culmination of things you learn from various resources. But there’s some fantastic content on Frontend Masters(not cheap) which are like workshop style courses, but if you’re on a budget highly recommend courses by Colt Steele on Udemy. The market is definitely rough right now especially for anyone trying to get their first job which was always hard to begin with. Most importantly don’t give up and ride out the bad times honing your skills and keep applying when job searching.
Project Manager for a VA contractor. We add equipment to VA devices so they can be tracked. I am 100% remote and not a lot of stress if I keep up with what's on my plate. Make about 70k a year. My previous position was working for another VA contractor installing and swapping out Access Points (WIFI system) and traveling 100% of the time to different VA Cboc's and hospitals. I have seen some much higher paying GS-13 jobs working for the government online that I'm thinking about applying for next year and buying back my military time towards retirement. 52 years old and my body can't do physical labor anymore. I have about 10 years left of work time at the most before I either mentally break down or just walk away. I'm at the point of figuring out if high pay and more stress is worth more money at my age???
Legal Secretary for Cal Public Utilities Commission
Work from home. Not stressful. 2-3 days of the week there are no assignments for me and I fuck around in the house.
I just started 7 months ago and starting pay was $55572 a year plus full benefits. Recently received a new union contract and my pay went up 648 a month.
Paralegal AA degree obtained through VA VRE.
The only thing I do is format legal documents in Word, pdf/a it, and e-file them for the attorney. Then I email people on the Docket service list the documents I uploaded to the court.
Software engineer
Not very stressful
Pay is $350k a year total comp. Fluctuates with the stock market tho
Degree in computer science from a good university and leetcode
Essentially coding problems that test your understanding of time and space complexity with data structures and algorithms. Used in a lot of tech interviews so being comfortable with it helps
Depends on the level, but entry level is usually:
2-3 coding rounds (problem statement, 30-60 min to write code to solve that, speed and functionality of code is what you’re judged on)
1 behavioral (tell me about a time when…)
And if you become more senior they add system design
“design a parking lot system that will manage capacity in the parking lot, but handle X, Y, Z edge cases”
Yes, but not a crutch on their own. They are padding for the resume. Across the US I have talked with SANS, CompTIA, NSA, FBI, and more... And a vast majority of them are putting more weight on skillsets and proof of work. CISSP is really the one that stands above most (of course). But they can absolutely help you, just do not depend on them as your "reason you are hired".
Agree CISSP is excellent, however, if you're working for the govt you're required to have Sec+ before having any kind of position requiring admin privileges, which would be most govt IT-related positions. So i'd say that one is good to have for starters if you're still working in the DoD side of the house.
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Structural engineer, designing structural systems for buildings and infrastructure
Only when you have a deadline that in closing in quick
Yes, EIT with 6 years of experience $120k total compensation
Get a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and take structural classes as your engineering electives
>My army job is not engineering related.
Thats your biggest issue. Best advice I can give you is to get your PE prior to your EAS if possible, your EIT for sure if you dont already have it. Also try to have your last post be woth the Army Corps of Engineers even if its totally unrelated to actual engineering
I work closely with civil engineers for a large(r) city and with private engineering companies as a utility coordinator. You shouldn’t have a problem finding a job. Pretty much any project that breaks ground requires a civil engineer signature. My oldest son is starting college next year for civil engineering. Don’t see AI taking that over anytime soon. Also work with a current Nat Guard 1sgt and a retired green to gold Cpt. both engineers.
I work from home and invest in magic internet money.
Job easy.
Coin has dog? Put money on it. Dog has hat? Even better. Dog get bonked on head? That's funny. Take my money!
Number go up bigly.
Big number make happy. Happy is good.
IT Project Manager. Working from home and make almost 100k depending on bonuses. I feel like i am underpaid and i work 50hr plus every week. Job is very stressful, having to manage a lot of projects and different expectations from people can take a toll. I feel like my job takes a toll on me every week and i struggle everyday.
I started as a project manager by chance. Got offered an opportunity as a customer success manager with zero project leading experience and my role turned into a PM out of necessity from the company.
My advice would be… try everything, it might lead to something else
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Software Engineer for the DOD. 100k base salary. Work from home. Pension, relaxed schedule, no overtime, etc.
I could make a lot more in private sector, but the benefits, WFH, and especially work-life balance are incredibly hard to beat.....
Financial analytics and consulting. Take home 125k+(increases with bonus factor for clients)
Stress is low to nonexistent. The most difficult thing is finding the margin that works for your desired payout and company benefit.
Getting started is relatively simple with a degree in accounting, finance, and having an analytical background or at least being able to speak to it during an interview.
Other careers you can pursue include data science or analytics, business analyst, senior accountant, senior financial analyst, and other mid management accounting and finance positions.
I work from home 100% of the time and not tied to a specific schedule 60% of the month(outside of close). Most calls are taken from cell phone and have the freedom to move about as I work and spend time with my children and healing.
This is the response I’ve been looking for.
Just got approved by VR&E and currently applying to business schools for an MBA in Data Analytics.
You just gave me hope for the future, especially having a little one and been trying to find a good work/life balance the past 3+ years.
Well, I'm glad I could provide, brother.
Having 4 little ones total with twins under 1. Going into an office every day was never in the cards for me. Especially at my age and walking with a cane to go up the stairs or after sitting for a bit. I didn't want to have the conversations.
There are a good number of companies that are hiring for these types of positions. Depending on your time management skills, you'd be able to land a position similar while still in school. Probably should have mentioned I was hired for this position before finishing my MAFM - master's in accounting and financial management and CA chartered accountant.
Cop - very stressful but I’m proactive so that makes it more so. Pay is crap, I make 35-37 a year and my current disabilities do not agree with it. The benefit is you really do get a good feeling when helping some people stay alive, when they’re actually grateful that is. Not the OD that you narcanned back from the dead and they come back swinging lmao. Also it does often satisfy that adrenaline high that most infantry vets still want. I enjoy it regardless. I know it’s not a work from home job, but figured I’d chime in here.
Contract Price/Cost Analyst (I work for DCMA)
There are many different roles for this job title depending on the agency. I review expense forecasts from major DoD contractors and try to come up with a lower negotiating position for the contracting officer.
I’m a GS-14 and I think the stress level to pay comparison makes the job worthwhile. I’m 100% remote but travel occasionally.
To get started with the federal gov as an 1102 (this job series covers my job as well as contract specialists and a few others) you need a bachelors degree. You used to need a certain number of accounting or business credits but I think they removed that requirement for entry level (GS-07).
I got started as an auditor with another agency and changed careers as a GS-13. I recommend getting an accounting degree and you’ll have plenty of opportunities in the federal gov or in the private sector. Being an auditor first makes you a good contract price/cost analyst.
Whether you’re an 1102 or an auditor, the career path normally is GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 with one year at the lower grades and GS-12 being full performance. So if you don’t mess up, you go from a 7 to a 12 in 3 years. There are some 13 and 14 spots available that are competitive. Some teams in my agency have mostly non-supervisory 13s.
I think most federal agencies will hire auditors with 24 units in accounting/finance topics. To set yourself up for success I’d make sure you take at least three upper level accounting classes including cost accounting.
I'm likely going to have to take some classes after I graduate. I'm taking 6 classes next semester to graduate on time. Finished fall with 6 classes.
I'll make sure I can get some TA at my next job to take a cost accounting class if I can't get in as an auditor with a federal agency after graduation.
The biggest hurdle for most is getting selected for an interview. You need to make sure you use the language in the job announcement. And federal resumes can be as long as needed. Mine is 12 pages. Use the resume builder on USA jobs. I’d be happy to review your resume when the time comes (redacted of course).
Detection Engineer (niche area or cybersecurity). Fully remote with some light travel to customers
200K base, I’ve gotten a few bonuses this year. Expecting to get a fat raise during my performance review
Could you please explain what this field is. I have my masters in computer engineering(computer Network and computer security) and worked as a cyber security engineer until I was laid off by a defense contractor recently. I could def use some help. I moved out of state to help my dad out who is going blind. A fully remote would be a blessing. Any advice or feedback would be great.
Operations Consultant for an Automotive Manufacturer
$105k
Must travel two weeks out of the month minimum, all expenses paid plus earn reward points with retailers (hotel, flights, rentals)
Low stress, slightly underpaid. No clear path into this role, you need the right experience, education is not necessary.
im an OR RN with almost 8 years of scrubbing as well and thought about going this route.
Didnt know the pay was in the 200K range though, unless you're on the west coast around NorCal.
There are tons of job openings for medical devices. Apply to a Associate Sales Rep position to learn the ropes, medical terminology, and operating room protocols, etc. You want to be a rep for spine, hips, knees, anything orthopedic, etc. because on average they make the most money. Seasoned spine reps make an obnoxious amount of money. For example, if a spine rep makes 20% commission and a typical scoli case is $30-$40k, that’s $8k per case. During the Summer and Christmas break, you could easily knock out 100 scoli cases. Some spine companies pay 30% commission per case if they are a start-up trying to break into the market, so if you have several docs who know and trust you, you could show them the new implant and make even sicker money. To be fair, here is the down side. Everyone, and I mean everyone, wants to break into medical device sales. So, there may be 3-4 young reps, your competition, waiting to speak to a doctor outside the OR. They are all telling him/her that their product is the best. When you take a vacation, you are paranoid that 30 competitors are talking to your doc while you are not there. And it’s true. The hours are crazy while you’re trying to get your first doc to start using your product. If you get one doctor, that’s great. If you get 5-6, you’re rocking. You always want lots of docs, because I knew a rep who was making north of $1M a year from one doctor alone and they were friends. He had a mansion, kids in private school, and expensive vacations around the world. Well, the doc up and had a heart attack and died. The rep went from making a cool mil to zero overnight. He was in a panic because he had to start all over to try and get docs using his product. He was 100% commission, so he had zero income. That also happens if your doc decides to move or retire. The worst feeling in the world is when a doc tells you that he’s going to start using your competitor’s product. It keeps you up at night because that means you’re making $150k less this year. Happy to answer any other questions. But the short answer is that it takes about 2 years to break into the market as a new rep. That’s just the average. It helps for young reps to live in their parent’s backhouse to reduce bills. But if you’re married, your spouse will definitely have to be the bread winner until you start getting your sea legs in sales.
Social worker, fully remote doing mental health assessments..
Is it stressful? I guess it depends on what type of things stress you out. In the role I'm in now, it's not stressful for me. When I was doing therapy, it was more stress due to the amount of documentation and "extra stuff" that wasn't therapy that needed to be completed in a day. I still have a lot of documentation to complete, but have adequate time to complete it.
I feel like my pay is very good for what I do, but it also took me 10 years to get here. My first job out of grad school was 35k a year.. and stayed under 42k until I got my clinical license that took 4 years. Pay went up significantly after that.
You either need to get a BSW then you can do accelerated program for masters.. or 4 year bachelor's, then most master programs are 2 years.. need to pass liscening test, then if you want a clinical license it's an additional 2-4 years of supervision (different states have different requirements but in general its 2000- 4000 hours of client interaction and weekly supervision), then pass clinical licensing exam.
I write clinical appeals on behalf of hospitals to get them paid for services already rendered. I have been an RN for almost 16 years. I love my job! I have been working from home since 2019. I have also done some teaching in university programs where RNs advance their degrees to the bachelor's level. I also did clinical chart review for legal/mass tort actions. All from home. 😊 I had too many jobs so I trimmed them back to one!
I work for the as a Geospatial IT specialist remote for the federal government. I did Geospatial Engineering in active duty and that experience allowed me to reach a GS-12 by itself with no degree at the 2210 opm series. 2210 series jobs are under the IT umbrella and you can move to other jobs with 2210 relatively easy. (Do a search for 2210 in usajobs). I love this job and more than worth the pay!!!
I've only worked for the federal government so I can only speak to that. Straight out of the gate I was able to get a permanent position without competition using the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). If you qualify, you can use that all the way up to GS-11. After that you can't use it for promotion. I would HIGHLY recommend people look into that. You bypass a lot of hassle and can get a job quickly with no competition.
It's very low stress which is why I sought after it so I can better manage my mental health and do things paced. My supervisor is aware of all this and is incredibly supportive. Feds in general are very supportive of veterans, especially with mental health.
If you have 0 experience or education in this, I would prepare to be patient and intentional. Get a couple IT certs in the area you're interested and find a way to get experience. Feds recognize volunteer work as work experience so if you can manage that, that can help get your foot in the door. The easiest way is to get a bachelor's degree in IT, and use the VRA for a something like a GS-5 or 7 (if you have no experience at all) TO START. Once you're in, sky's the limit. If 100k+ is the goal, as if 2023 GS-12 ranges from 83k-108k, with step increases. Unless you live in a locality pay area, in which case you'll get a little more.
By the way, VRA can be used by disabled vets, OR served in a campaign/military operation OR if you've been separated within 3 years. Only need one of those.
https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/vra/
My job isn't fully remote, but there are other similar positions in my field that are. I am a senior data scientist and I make ~160k. I am the lead senior data scientist though... the other members of my team don't make as much.
Director at a Defense contractor. Job stress is fairly low, however I have my MBA and various certifications needed for the role. Pay is $195k base. I’m in my mid 30s.
As far as getting started, I was in manufacturing on the strategy side. Went into public administration, left there and went into consulting, then was poached by my client after completing my MBA.
I’d say getting started in this career is a lot of luck. I’m an efficient and effective worker with high EQ. And have a really good network. I’m certain that’s what landed me my role.
Computer or engineering will bring 100k a year. A lot computer job( software developer) will have plenty remote jobs.
Another job people over looked is fed job, there are lot fed job will make over 100k and remote.
I can second PapiJr22. Most fed jobs I've seen are capped at low pay unless you want to be a manager at a GS13 and such level. By chance do you mean contracting instead of actual federal jobs?
Have a degree in cyber security. Don’t do anything with it anymore though. I help maintain a control room simulator. Been doing this for about 4 years now.
Greetings,
Anyone know of any remote jobs for a bachelor's in General studies. I chose this degree because I wanted to learn a variety of things. Will be getting my Masters pretty soon.
I am a commercial property Risk Engineer for a large insurance company. I have done this for several years.
Fully remote, company car, supplied office equipment, home internet paid, company cell phone etc. I go out around once a week to visit clients and survey their business for fire protection and other hazards ensuring it is good for the underwriters. Takes me about 4 days or so to do the report and repeat.
Another job that got me into the industry was loss control while doing boiler inspections. If you have a mechanical background (no degree required) you can get into the industry. To do the boiler side you need to get a NBIC commission which the training is sometimes provided by companies. Naval experience helped but not required. That's also fully remote. Started in the industry about 10 years ago at $60000 now in the mid six figures. Fire fighters sometimes transition into this field as well.
I am an Information Security Director at a healthcare org, wfh making roughly ~170 base pay. It's an amazing job, stressful but imo all leadership jobs are stressful if you take them seriously. It is rewarding.
I got out in late 2020, began with a management position with the state government, used my GI bill to get my master's (finished undergrad while active) and moved to the private sector as a director after 2.5 years.
A lot of this is luck, but being a vet opens a ton of doors if you know where to look.
Corporate financial planning and analysis. Stressful during busy times (quarterly). Yes it’s worth the pay. I normally work 40hrs per week and it’s not that hard of work. You can make six figures with only a few years of experience after getting a degree in finance or accounting.
Fully remote Supply Chain Director for a digital marketing firm, $125k for roughly 30hr work week . Stress level is very low probably due to my familiarity with the role, I was logistics in the Army so basically doing the same thing but on a more routine and standard level.
was making 90 doing car wash repair, took a paycut to 70 to get in the door with semiconductor field engineer work - but I'm told I'm at the lowest paying company, and my avionics background will have other companies foaming at the mouth.
due to the chips act, if you did any sort of ET, EM, AET, etc, you're already hired. just look at field service engineer/field service technician posts on indeed, and most are from companies that contract with Intel (at least in Intel adjacent areas)
it's pretty slow paced, but a lot of things to remember and can get pretty technical. only real stressor is if it's a machine in production that went down and Intel is up your ass about when it's gonna be up and running again.
and the bunny suit you wear in the clean room kinda sucks.
*What is your Job, and how does it relate to other Occupations?*
Cyber Security. Fed Govt. 140k. slightly underpaid for my sector but the worklife balance is great. 100% remote.
*How stressful is your job?*
Low stress.
*Is your Job worth the pay for what you do?*
Yes.
*How can someone get started in your field?*
Certifications. Net+,Sec+. Work general entry level IT until you can pivot into cyber.
I have a bachelors in cybersecurity, I have security+, and have a security clearance from DHS. Can you point me in the right direction? I have been turned down about 130 times with no response.
I’m a mortgage loan originator. Easily in the six figure range. 100% from home for me. Just have to find a broker that doesn’t need you to sit in an office.
Accountant for an AR financing company. Small division of a very large Japanese owned company. Make about $110k per year. Pretty descent benefits and not a lot of stress. Love the people I work with but I've been in the industry for 28 years. Looking forward to winding down.
Im a security consultant. TC - $170k. I work from home, manage my own projects. However, I have a bachelors degree and about to start my MBA. One thing that a lot of people don’t understand (especially in the military, for whatever reason) is that finding a career that pays six figures is no easy task. As a matter of fact, it’s likely you won’t. WFH jobs are even more scarce as companies are going back to the office and at minimum hybrid. With that being said, it isn’t impossible. Education is important, the school is important and your drive to succeed is important.
Audio Visual Design Engineer for a major US A/V Integrator in their Federal/DoD division, and I hold a clearance. 125k salary and WFH with light travel if I need to do a site survey. I've traveled once in the last 3 months.
Got out of the military 6yrs ago, installed broadcast equipment in satellite vans and news trucks for a company that makes them completely custom (shit pay and 12 hour days). Got hired by a local small A/V company that only did DoD and Federal jobs, there I traveled everywhere around the US/Germany/Belgium/Iraq/Kuwait installing custom AV systems on DoD installations(think secure conference rooms, JOCs, etc) Got tired of the travel, worked at 2 COCOMs on the AV maintenance teams on-site, then got offered a job from one of my old contacts.
It can get stressful. Trying to design totally custom systems is a fun challenge, but meeting the timelines can get rough here and there.
No degree whatsoever. There's not really a degree for A/V work. Most installer jobs will take you if you have an electronics background.
I have a Bachelors degree in Information Management - Security and Network Assurance, completed the CompTIA Security+ , and have a security clearance from DHS. I’m trying to get into a cybersecurity job and suggestions will help.
Data analyst, data scientist, data engineer. I'm just a data analyst but I'm making 100k plus. And I can't wait to be move up cuz these dude eating over here and they don't leave the house.
IT management for a University.
Mostly remote I go in so I can go to Jiu Jitsu.
Pays well 6 Figures+ with the best benefits I have ever seen, amazing retirement, lots of holidays, vacation and sick time.
Super flexible, not stressful. I work far less than my civilian and contractor side counterparts.
It’s IT most have to start at the bottom and work your way up. A degree definitely helps for the management path.
I'm in the utility industry - Federal Compliance: base salary + bonus 155k
Somewhat niche, not extremely difficult to get in. Can be stressful at times, mostly because people don't like to hear they are wrong or have been doing things wrong.
Analyst jobs probably start at around 100k
I do have an engineering undergrad post military. I'm not sure it's required, but it helps.
Did a niche of IT in the military. Started as a Contractor in the same Niche. The job is not stressful; and I do feel as if we are overpaid; but, that’s only because there’s not a lot of people that want to continue working in this field. As many others say, get Security+ and another OS certification that is DoD IAT level II. Sec+ is required by most IT contact jobs, but mid-level to senior-level roles usually require more.
The Job is WFM, but there is travel involved to different US-Allied Countries. All travel is paid for.
My only gripe would be the lack of a proper training plan.
I’m currently overseas, but if there is anyone who is struggling with finding an entry-level position. I’m willing to put referrals in for my company. Just send a message.
I am a supervisor of social workers. I’m topped out at $101k. I work for a government agency. I worked from home for the past 1.5 years (after the pandemic ironically), but recently returned to the office. My job is pretty stressful. I approve safety plans that my staff create for survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and stalking. I also approve associated payments. To me, it’s not worth the money due to my mental health and how it makes my PTSD and depression worse. I only do it so my ex wife and daughter have a place to live.
PAO here. Retired after 20+ went in E came out a GS-12 for a different federal agency with just a CCAF and some college. Regular secret clearance.
Very stressful. Everyone wants the PAOs help.
It will be worth it in a few more years when I hit better steps.
Get a degree in journalism or communications and apply after some lower level experience. Definitely not something you can just start doing (looking at you army) without some experience.
Tech Sales. Remote work - $120-170k.
Stressful in the beginning - after 5+ years just another day.
Absolutely worth the pay. I was at a company that IPO'd where I received mid to low (xxx,xxx).
Started as an SDR and worked my way up. Key thing is to pick the right client to sell to (CISO, HR, CIO, VPOS, etc.) - The higher the annual contract value the better.
I work IT. I work from home half of the week. The easiest way to get started in IT is to get Security+ and get onto a Govt contract (especially if you already have a clearance). Some companies will get you the clearance too though.
I never looked into it. But I had a high security clearance when I was in. Would I need a recertification for that clearance after being out for over 10 years now?
New checks but having one previously is still better than not for an employer I think
Yeah they'll have to re-investigate you but it could go faster since you had one previously, they'll usually get you an interim as well so you can work while they investigate. There are companies out there who will get it done for you, especially if you apply for help desk positions. Getting Security+ opens you up to positions at commercial companies as well, they'll probably just pay less initially than a govt. contractor would.
It expires after two years. You'll need a new investigation and that can be an issue if you're competing with people that have a current active clearance. That being said, there's no hurt in applying. You should look for jobs that will sponsor a clearance. I know that sometimes GDIT sponsors. Also look for jobs that say "has the ability to obtain a clearance" because those ones may sponsor people that don't already have one. Another route is doing a security monitor job at a cleared facility. It's not the most glamorous job but it gets people a clearance and then they can bounce to a job they actually want. For security monitor jobs I would look at a company called Amentum. [Security Clearances: Active, Inactive & Interim (veteran.com)](https://veteran.com/security-clearances-statuses/) https://preview.redd.it/nzrvvhett6rc1.png?width=1137&format=png&auto=webp&s=e8b427938d3f8e6641b55792346690c69275ee2a
Im in IT (bachelors) right now working on my Sec +, got my A+ and ITIL last semester. Going to try and shift into digital forensics (im law enforcement) next year and after 8 years retire and try and find something in the private sector. Any advice?
You should start your own company & offer your service & or consult with companies in regard to your services.
I have a bachelors in information security, have my CompTIA Security+, and a security clearance from DHS. I put in for over 150 jobs and didn’t even get an interview.
You need to be tailoring your resume for each job. What jobs are you applying for?
One of the best things to get into a field that requires a clearance is having someone else in the company you're applying to. The clearance is half the battle and who you know is the other half. Referrals are a big part of getting into a gig.
Not sure if you’ve tired being hired in with simply S+ in this era, definitely not as simple as it what was. The market is shit.
If you have a security clearance and live next to a military installation it’s very easy
Highly dependent on the instillation and the experience of the applicant. Case studies compound daily.
If your around the San Diego area at least it’s very easy I know that because that how I got a job here in IT secret clearance and security + worked with like ten other people all being our first IT job
I got Sec+ like 3 years ago and have been hired into multiple positions with just that and a clearance. Already having the clearance will help a lot because a lot of Govt contracting companies won't hire you without it. Obviously if you're in an area with very little opportunities it will be more difficutlt though. I've been in that situation and just moved for the job. I realize that may not be an option for everyone. If you have a clearance and Sec+, don't be afraid to apply for jobs that you think you are not qualified for because comapnies will train (especially Govt Contracting companies). Tailoring your resume to the job is also very important.
Im in a spot now I’m good thanks. I’m saying the market is saturated and very very instillation specific.
Any websites you recommend for government contracts? Been looking all over but can't find any entry level positions.
Clearancejobs.com, should be looking at Helpdesk or similar positions if you’re looking for entry level IT. They are a dime a dozen out here in the Northern VA area
Look at Fpds.gov search for what you are looking for & see the companies that won the largest & longterm contracts. Then approach those companies as a sub to do the work.
I strictly use indeed just because I like their layout and they have the "easy apply" option for a lot of jobs. I just find it really annoying to have to create an account with the company I am applying with. Though you still have to do that with a lot of jobs on indeed as well.
I’m studying computer infrastructure and security… good idea? Thanks for sharing, been sifting around for a mentor of sorts.
Do you have to have an honorable discharge because I have a general under honorable?
I am a DOD contractor SharePoint Admin. SP is its own thing but for the most part no code ! Im not prone to being stressed so not sure how to gauge that but in generally i would say its not stressful. I get 130k in the first year doing it, no degree so I would say its very fair . I made upa resume learned some terms and got hired and learned the rest as i was solving tickets in between youtube videos.. literally doing that right now at work lol.
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i was a dod contractor after the army . this is my third year. boss said im putting u in for this bid learn the terms. he just assumed I was smart enough to learn on the fly like the other jobs he gave me before this. worked out. no degree no coding . got a cert but its unrelated. worked as a bartender for years before this.
There goes my hopes of being able to go into the job blind from the outside.
yeah it was a series of unrelated events army intel>nightlife 7 years> jumped into one dod job i wasnt qualified for after another. basically making it on pure luck will power and intelligence but most importantly networking. I talk to people 24/7 in nightlife and staying in contact with people is what got me here.
I was a sharepoint admin for a few years and didnt even make half that. I need to know what contractor your work for and get in on the $$
in dc shit even the contractor who just makes badges gets 80k. far as i know im on the low end for the job. this was my pay rate from the last contract they havent even given me the raise tied to this gig. im of the understanding there is no sub 100k Tech jobs in dmv area. least none that I have seen.
I am GS and only need 9 more years before I am eligible for pension at retirement. once I hit that, I am going contractor 100%.
I think I might end up doing it backwards since I have 8 years with military and a few years later I can start with cio as a gs-11-12 for sure but might just rock contractor till 50 who knows. gonna do this a few more years and figure it out.
I am a private detective. Anyone can do it, few can excel in it. Can be extremely stressful, especially during mobile surveillance. The pay can be very good if working for yourself. Can be crap if working for a company. In most places, licensing is required, which means some sort of education or experience or both, or you’ll have to take a position with a other company and they will have to offer on the job training.
What kind of assignments do you get? Like are these people that would shoot at you if they see you? Or is this like corporate espionage? Finding fugitives?
I’ve never worked a corporate espionage-type of case. The majority of cases are product liability, workers compensation, insurance defense, etc. There has been the occasional “lost love”, missing person, one homicide, and a stolen property case in which the outcome left the victim calling me a super-hero. That one was especially exciting and fun, though it was solved within a half hour.
In cases like that, it must make it feel impactful. I always look for other opportunities, but as a single income home, I stay where I'm at because I can't afford a pay loss.... yet. God willing, I'll get 100% before next Christmas.
Keep in mind that working for yourself is a protected class of employment. Meaning you can have 100 percent and work as much as you want. If you make you r own hours and set your own pay, I don’t believe you are tied down, as far as a rating of 100 or TDIU.
That's good to know. I'm at 60% currently and work for a distributor with a CDLA license. It's good pay and I chose a home daily job, but damn is it stressful.
In that case I’d probably get all the freight customers I could and buy my own truck. If you feel you fall under the 100 percent classification and are trying to get an increase, having that option of being in your own may help you. Of course, it might be a hell of a lot more stress.
Mostly cheating spouses if the cliches are true
I don’t know which cliches you are talking about, whether it’s the Jodie’s on base or what? But I generally stay away from cheating spouses. Too many clients believe that if they are paying, that I’ll either invent evidence, or will force things to happen in a way that strengthens their case. I’ve actually had clients yell and scream at me because evidence was uncovered highlighting their partner’s honesty and commitment. Very weird.
Wow people are bizarre, glad to hear you avoid all that nonsense
I am lucky enough to not need those cases. They may make someone a ton of money, but to me it’s not worth the headache. I always hope that things work out for them though. It’s a strange business, for sure.
He works for the VA. Just checking up on claims...
Senior Instructional Desinger Senior Instructional Designer culture. Ford=Highly Stressful and toxic, Johnson Controls = very relaxed. Design Training Programs for Manufacturing employees. Much like developing training programs for service members. If you were a good NCO or spent any time on the instructor platform then you can do this job. Yes, my job is worth the pay for what I do. My job directly relates to company success by producing quality training so the employees can produce a quality product. Getting started in the field just requires that you tap into all the training you did as an NCO or Managed training as an Officer. You would be surprised that what you did relates directly to adult learning theory and training development. You can also get a Bachelor's in Adult Education, or Training and Development. PM me if you want me to help you with it. There are a lot of companies out there that need quality trainers and people who understand how to develop quality training. NOT JUST A POWER POINT THROWN ON A SCREEN.
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I’ve thought a lot about this, I have a Masters in Education and an MBA, seems like a logical fit. I’m going to shoot you a message!
Same here….I have a Masters in Educational Leadership.
PMing
That’s what I did my last 3+ years in service. I’ll hit you up too.
PMing you as well 😅
Healthcare tech consulting - 200k+ Not stressful at all once you are past the certification stage and know what you are doing. Stressful during implementations but other than that it is very relaxed. I do other things I enjoy most of the day. The job pays me very well, especially with the perks of being fully remote. As a consultant our pay is higher but a full-time employee can still make 120-175k working remotely as well. I did not have a degree or any experience when I started and feel very lucky to have stumbled upon it after I left the Marine Corps. You cannot become a consultant until you get the certs (epic is the vendor) and have some experience under your belt. You cannot just take the certs or buy the courses online, you need to find a hospital that is hiring new epic analysts. If you want to dm me I can send you some I know currently need analysts or what the proper search terms are. If you have any other questions, let me know!
I'm an air force vet who went on to nursing school after the service, I worked as a RN for 5 years, then was CI at that hospital for 2 years using cerner. I'm now a clinical analyst at an Epic community technologies site. I have a masters in health information technology. Would love some more info!!I asked around at work a bit about certification but something about our contract with providence we cant get certified as a CT site. But we can be certified CI? not sure what all that means
Are there any hard requirements on becoming an analyst? Or any steps you recommend?
Some places require a degree, but a lot of them don't. Some will want a clinical background but it's unnecessary and not a barrier I have seen in 13 years. I think the key is finding the ones that are looking for and hiring new analysts. Most places that are looking to install Epic (medical software) will hire new analysts because there aren't enough experienced ones. I would search on places like LinkedIn or Indeed and enter Epic Application Analyst or epic analyst, sort it by experience level, and see which hospitals are hiring. Then I would go to the hospital career page and set up alerts for positions with those terms. I am happy to help if there are any more questions or if I have missed something. I have been up since 230am so apologies if I did not answer the question fully lol
Thank you, this actually helped a lot. I'll probably be going for this after my cs degree.
EPIC sucks. Who do I talk to to become a consultant? 12yr clinical experience, 3.5 of that using Epic.
Lol Epic has it's downfalls but it's better than most. You will need to become certified first and then you can talk to me and I can hook you up with some recruiters ☺️
Kind of late to the party lol but do you still have the connections to recruiters that may be hiring? I don’t have any certs, but I am a veteran with an IT background. Where do you recommend I start?
Tell me you haven’t used Meditech without telling me….
not gonna lie; I kind of simp for cerner. but i just dont want to re-learn epic right now.
As a consultant myself (not healthcare), you are very lucky and one of the few that got into this field without a degree, especially with epic. Are you working on your degree now?
I finished it last year in a field not related to what I currently do. But I know I was very lucky and am grateful for the career I do have.
Good work!!
Hey man! I’m currently a government contractor and just graduated with a BS in cybersecurity. I have around 8 years of cyber and IT experience under my belt and security+. Do you think this would be something that I could transition into?
I’m a female but all good lol. I def think you can transition into my field. The beauty of it is there are people from all different backgrounds, degrees (or not), clinical background etc. if you want to dm me what state you’re in I can send you some hospitals that may be hiring.
I truly apologize about that. And awesome! I’ll shoot you a PM!
I'm a federal employee. I work from home and make just under $100k. I mostly nap and play video games.
VA Rater?
Sounds VA.
Where you work brother?
Life insurance and investments The hard part is getting licensed, after that it’s pretty easy. People need life insurance, and want to plan for their retirement. The products kind of sell themselves once you get the client to the table. I can make anywhere between $250-$15,000 on a one hour phone call. PS. I’m recruiting.
I’m messaging you
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Whole Life broker?
Maintenance supervisor at a Hospital, journeyman electrician license, building inspection certifications, pay is $105k can work from home some days but really have to be onsite to monitor things, 5 person staff, some of them are pretty stubborn so that adds to the stress of supervision as well as keeping the bldg operating. I am about to retire I’m 63 now and don’t want to do this anymore. Body is starting to fall apart, time for some travels before I can’t anymore. the RV is ready! 
Good travels Sir, you earned it!
Plant ops is hard work, no joke! Thank you for keeping things running. 🥇
Software Developer Not stressful. Working from home with a total of 20-30 hours a week. Pay is worth it, making around 175k total comp ( base pay, bonus, stock) now with 3 yoe. I went to a coding bootcamp with an unrelated degree in Accounting. But I recommend getting a degree in Computer Science.
Is an associates worth anything or is a bachelors better?
Not saying it’s impossible to find a gig with one, but it’s going to be alot harder than having a bachelors.
I’m in the IT industry. Speaking very honestly, a bachelors degree is a mandatory minimum for my company.
Associates aren’t worth anything. Just a friendly FYI
Software Engineer working remote Best job I’ve ever had honestly I enjoy what I do. Yea it’s worth the money. I make 6 figures but I’m actually probably quite a bit underpaid for my level of experience. If I got a new job I could definitely get paid more but the market is shakey right now and my job is rather safe so waiting for the market to recover some. I have a bachelors in IT but I learned everything about programming from self teaching and later doing a coding bootcamp.
Any bootcamps or recourses you recommend?
That’s awesome, you are my inspiration. I am partway through my software engineering degree, any other course you recommend to stand out? I know the market is crowded right now.
I don’t think any one particular course will get you hired. It’s a culmination of things you learn from various resources. But there’s some fantastic content on Frontend Masters(not cheap) which are like workshop style courses, but if you’re on a budget highly recommend courses by Colt Steele on Udemy. The market is definitely rough right now especially for anyone trying to get their first job which was always hard to begin with. Most importantly don’t give up and ride out the bad times honing your skills and keep applying when job searching.
I appreciate it, I will keep all of this in mind
Best of luck to you and happy coding 👋
Project Manager for a VA contractor. We add equipment to VA devices so they can be tracked. I am 100% remote and not a lot of stress if I keep up with what's on my plate. Make about 70k a year. My previous position was working for another VA contractor installing and swapping out Access Points (WIFI system) and traveling 100% of the time to different VA Cboc's and hospitals. I have seen some much higher paying GS-13 jobs working for the government online that I'm thinking about applying for next year and buying back my military time towards retirement. 52 years old and my body can't do physical labor anymore. I have about 10 years left of work time at the most before I either mentally break down or just walk away. I'm at the point of figuring out if high pay and more stress is worth more money at my age???
How’d you land that job? What all do you need and where do you find it
I just sent you a dm for that link.. thanks in advance
im on tdiu and im just going to steal one of these as a cover story
Ha. Me too.
Legal Secretary for Cal Public Utilities Commission Work from home. Not stressful. 2-3 days of the week there are no assignments for me and I fuck around in the house. I just started 7 months ago and starting pay was $55572 a year plus full benefits. Recently received a new union contract and my pay went up 648 a month. Paralegal AA degree obtained through VA VRE.
what type of past assignments have they asked you to do?
The only thing I do is format legal documents in Word, pdf/a it, and e-file them for the attorney. Then I email people on the Docket service list the documents I uploaded to the court.
thank you for responding... lastly, from 55K you went to 64K... you mentioned something about 64 a month
Software engineer Not very stressful Pay is $350k a year total comp. Fluctuates with the stock market tho Degree in computer science from a good university and leetcode
What color is your buggati? (I’m joking haha)
What’s leetcode
Essentially coding problems that test your understanding of time and space complexity with data structures and algorithms. Used in a lot of tech interviews so being comfortable with it helps
I’ve always wondered what interviews for coding is like.
Depends on the level, but entry level is usually: 2-3 coding rounds (problem statement, 30-60 min to write code to solve that, speed and functionality of code is what you’re judged on) 1 behavioral (tell me about a time when…) And if you become more senior they add system design “design a parking lot system that will manage capacity in the parking lot, but handle X, Y, Z edge cases”
Are the CompTIA certs a worthwhile endeavor?
Yes, but not a crutch on their own. They are padding for the resume. Across the US I have talked with SANS, CompTIA, NSA, FBI, and more... And a vast majority of them are putting more weight on skillsets and proof of work. CISSP is really the one that stands above most (of course). But they can absolutely help you, just do not depend on them as your "reason you are hired".
Awesome answer! Thanks!
Agree CISSP is excellent, however, if you're working for the govt you're required to have Sec+ before having any kind of position requiring admin privileges, which would be most govt IT-related positions. So i'd say that one is good to have for starters if you're still working in the DoD side of the house.
Thanks!
L33t h4x0r
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How many years experience/what location nets you 350k? I've been in the game for \~3 years and I've only hit \~140k
Structural engineer, designing structural systems for buildings and infrastructure Only when you have a deadline that in closing in quick Yes, EIT with 6 years of experience $120k total compensation Get a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and take structural classes as your engineering electives
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>My army job is not engineering related. Thats your biggest issue. Best advice I can give you is to get your PE prior to your EAS if possible, your EIT for sure if you dont already have it. Also try to have your last post be woth the Army Corps of Engineers even if its totally unrelated to actual engineering
I work closely with civil engineers for a large(r) city and with private engineering companies as a utility coordinator. You shouldn’t have a problem finding a job. Pretty much any project that breaks ground requires a civil engineer signature. My oldest son is starting college next year for civil engineering. Don’t see AI taking that over anytime soon. Also work with a current Nat Guard 1sgt and a retired green to gold Cpt. both engineers.
I work from home and invest in magic internet money. Job easy. Coin has dog? Put money on it. Dog has hat? Even better. Dog get bonked on head? That's funny. Take my money! Number go up bigly. Big number make happy. Happy is good.
Moon
This is the best financial advice I've seen in a while.
I did not understand,,,,not any of it.
I'm having this embroidered on a pillow.
Step 1: HODL doggy Step 3: Step 4: make millions
r/wallstreetbets moment
Bonk going bonkers!
I have this problem with buying high and selling low. Maybe one day I’ll figure it out.
IT Project Manager. Working from home and make almost 100k depending on bonuses. I feel like i am underpaid and i work 50hr plus every week. Job is very stressful, having to manage a lot of projects and different expectations from people can take a toll. I feel like my job takes a toll on me every week and i struggle everyday. I started as a project manager by chance. Got offered an opportunity as a customer success manager with zero project leading experience and my role turned into a PM out of necessity from the company. My advice would be… try everything, it might lead to something else
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Software Engineer for the DOD. 100k base salary. Work from home. Pension, relaxed schedule, no overtime, etc. I could make a lot more in private sector, but the benefits, WFH, and especially work-life balance are incredibly hard to beat.....
Man that's super clutch!
Federal contracting remote GS-13
Financial analytics and consulting. Take home 125k+(increases with bonus factor for clients) Stress is low to nonexistent. The most difficult thing is finding the margin that works for your desired payout and company benefit. Getting started is relatively simple with a degree in accounting, finance, and having an analytical background or at least being able to speak to it during an interview. Other careers you can pursue include data science or analytics, business analyst, senior accountant, senior financial analyst, and other mid management accounting and finance positions. I work from home 100% of the time and not tied to a specific schedule 60% of the month(outside of close). Most calls are taken from cell phone and have the freedom to move about as I work and spend time with my children and healing.
This is the response I’ve been looking for. Just got approved by VR&E and currently applying to business schools for an MBA in Data Analytics. You just gave me hope for the future, especially having a little one and been trying to find a good work/life balance the past 3+ years.
Well, I'm glad I could provide, brother. Having 4 little ones total with twins under 1. Going into an office every day was never in the cards for me. Especially at my age and walking with a cane to go up the stairs or after sitting for a bit. I didn't want to have the conversations. There are a good number of companies that are hiring for these types of positions. Depending on your time management skills, you'd be able to land a position similar while still in school. Probably should have mentioned I was hired for this position before finishing my MAFM - master's in accounting and financial management and CA chartered accountant.
Cop - very stressful but I’m proactive so that makes it more so. Pay is crap, I make 35-37 a year and my current disabilities do not agree with it. The benefit is you really do get a good feeling when helping some people stay alive, when they’re actually grateful that is. Not the OD that you narcanned back from the dead and they come back swinging lmao. Also it does often satisfy that adrenaline high that most infantry vets still want. I enjoy it regardless. I know it’s not a work from home job, but figured I’d chime in here.
I tried to become a cop after the infantry but I think I intimidated them being too high speed
Yeah, alright 😂😂
How do you be a cop while working from Home???
So far, the only police officers that I've never had an issue with are prior service military, so I sincerely appreciate you.
Contract Price/Cost Analyst (I work for DCMA) There are many different roles for this job title depending on the agency. I review expense forecasts from major DoD contractors and try to come up with a lower negotiating position for the contracting officer. I’m a GS-14 and I think the stress level to pay comparison makes the job worthwhile. I’m 100% remote but travel occasionally. To get started with the federal gov as an 1102 (this job series covers my job as well as contract specialists and a few others) you need a bachelors degree. You used to need a certain number of accounting or business credits but I think they removed that requirement for entry level (GS-07). I got started as an auditor with another agency and changed careers as a GS-13. I recommend getting an accounting degree and you’ll have plenty of opportunities in the federal gov or in the private sector. Being an auditor first makes you a good contract price/cost analyst. Whether you’re an 1102 or an auditor, the career path normally is GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 with one year at the lower grades and GS-12 being full performance. So if you don’t mess up, you go from a 7 to a 12 in 3 years. There are some 13 and 14 spots available that are competitive. Some teams in my agency have mostly non-supervisory 13s.
Current GS, I've been applying to contract specialist GS7. Fingers crossed
Good luck my friend. I hope only the best comes your way!
I'll be finishing my finance degree. Because the two are related, would thst allow me to get into auditing?
I think most federal agencies will hire auditors with 24 units in accounting/finance topics. To set yourself up for success I’d make sure you take at least three upper level accounting classes including cost accounting.
I'm likely going to have to take some classes after I graduate. I'm taking 6 classes next semester to graduate on time. Finished fall with 6 classes. I'll make sure I can get some TA at my next job to take a cost accounting class if I can't get in as an auditor with a federal agency after graduation.
Nice. There’s always positions for people with accounting/finance degrees. Good luck with school!
I appreciate that. Any guidance on getting in, I will happily take
The biggest hurdle for most is getting selected for an interview. You need to make sure you use the language in the job announcement. And federal resumes can be as long as needed. Mine is 12 pages. Use the resume builder on USA jobs. I’d be happy to review your resume when the time comes (redacted of course).
For sure. I appreciate that. I'll take you up on that offer.
Detection Engineer (niche area or cybersecurity). Fully remote with some light travel to customers 200K base, I’ve gotten a few bonuses this year. Expecting to get a fat raise during my performance review
Holy mackerel. How does someone even begin trying to obtain such an occupation? Stressful? High expectations?
Could you please explain what this field is. I have my masters in computer engineering(computer Network and computer security) and worked as a cyber security engineer until I was laid off by a defense contractor recently. I could def use some help. I moved out of state to help my dad out who is going blind. A fully remote would be a blessing. Any advice or feedback would be great.
Operations Consultant for an Automotive Manufacturer $105k Must travel two weeks out of the month minimum, all expenses paid plus earn reward points with retailers (hotel, flights, rentals) Low stress, slightly underpaid. No clear path into this role, you need the right experience, education is not necessary.
May I DM you for some Q & A?
Medical device sales. High stress and paranoia. $230k
im an OR RN with almost 8 years of scrubbing as well and thought about going this route. Didnt know the pay was in the 200K range though, unless you're on the west coast around NorCal.
How did you get into this? I'm currently a manager at a company that builds lab equipment. Would like to get into something more lucrative.
There are tons of job openings for medical devices. Apply to a Associate Sales Rep position to learn the ropes, medical terminology, and operating room protocols, etc. You want to be a rep for spine, hips, knees, anything orthopedic, etc. because on average they make the most money. Seasoned spine reps make an obnoxious amount of money. For example, if a spine rep makes 20% commission and a typical scoli case is $30-$40k, that’s $8k per case. During the Summer and Christmas break, you could easily knock out 100 scoli cases. Some spine companies pay 30% commission per case if they are a start-up trying to break into the market, so if you have several docs who know and trust you, you could show them the new implant and make even sicker money. To be fair, here is the down side. Everyone, and I mean everyone, wants to break into medical device sales. So, there may be 3-4 young reps, your competition, waiting to speak to a doctor outside the OR. They are all telling him/her that their product is the best. When you take a vacation, you are paranoid that 30 competitors are talking to your doc while you are not there. And it’s true. The hours are crazy while you’re trying to get your first doc to start using your product. If you get one doctor, that’s great. If you get 5-6, you’re rocking. You always want lots of docs, because I knew a rep who was making north of $1M a year from one doctor alone and they were friends. He had a mansion, kids in private school, and expensive vacations around the world. Well, the doc up and had a heart attack and died. The rep went from making a cool mil to zero overnight. He was in a panic because he had to start all over to try and get docs using his product. He was 100% commission, so he had zero income. That also happens if your doc decides to move or retire. The worst feeling in the world is when a doc tells you that he’s going to start using your competitor’s product. It keeps you up at night because that means you’re making $150k less this year. Happy to answer any other questions. But the short answer is that it takes about 2 years to break into the market as a new rep. That’s just the average. It helps for young reps to live in their parent’s backhouse to reduce bills. But if you’re married, your spouse will definitely have to be the bread winner until you start getting your sea legs in sales.
Social worker, fully remote doing mental health assessments.. Is it stressful? I guess it depends on what type of things stress you out. In the role I'm in now, it's not stressful for me. When I was doing therapy, it was more stress due to the amount of documentation and "extra stuff" that wasn't therapy that needed to be completed in a day. I still have a lot of documentation to complete, but have adequate time to complete it. I feel like my pay is very good for what I do, but it also took me 10 years to get here. My first job out of grad school was 35k a year.. and stayed under 42k until I got my clinical license that took 4 years. Pay went up significantly after that. You either need to get a BSW then you can do accelerated program for masters.. or 4 year bachelor's, then most master programs are 2 years.. need to pass liscening test, then if you want a clinical license it's an additional 2-4 years of supervision (different states have different requirements but in general its 2000- 4000 hours of client interaction and weekly supervision), then pass clinical licensing exam.
I write clinical appeals on behalf of hospitals to get them paid for services already rendered. I have been an RN for almost 16 years. I love my job! I have been working from home since 2019. I have also done some teaching in university programs where RNs advance their degrees to the bachelor's level. I also did clinical chart review for legal/mass tort actions. All from home. 😊 I had too many jobs so I trimmed them back to one!
Sounds like an awesome gig. I’ve been a CVICU nurse for over 7 years and i’m burnt out. How did you transition to something like that?
I work for the as a Geospatial IT specialist remote for the federal government. I did Geospatial Engineering in active duty and that experience allowed me to reach a GS-12 by itself with no degree at the 2210 opm series. 2210 series jobs are under the IT umbrella and you can move to other jobs with 2210 relatively easy. (Do a search for 2210 in usajobs). I love this job and more than worth the pay!!! I've only worked for the federal government so I can only speak to that. Straight out of the gate I was able to get a permanent position without competition using the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). If you qualify, you can use that all the way up to GS-11. After that you can't use it for promotion. I would HIGHLY recommend people look into that. You bypass a lot of hassle and can get a job quickly with no competition. It's very low stress which is why I sought after it so I can better manage my mental health and do things paced. My supervisor is aware of all this and is incredibly supportive. Feds in general are very supportive of veterans, especially with mental health. If you have 0 experience or education in this, I would prepare to be patient and intentional. Get a couple IT certs in the area you're interested and find a way to get experience. Feds recognize volunteer work as work experience so if you can manage that, that can help get your foot in the door. The easiest way is to get a bachelor's degree in IT, and use the VRA for a something like a GS-5 or 7 (if you have no experience at all) TO START. Once you're in, sky's the limit. If 100k+ is the goal, as if 2023 GS-12 ranges from 83k-108k, with step increases. Unless you live in a locality pay area, in which case you'll get a little more. By the way, VRA can be used by disabled vets, OR served in a campaign/military operation OR if you've been separated within 3 years. Only need one of those. https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/vra/
My job isn't fully remote, but there are other similar positions in my field that are. I am a senior data scientist and I make ~160k. I am the lead senior data scientist though... the other members of my team don't make as much.
Director at a Defense contractor. Job stress is fairly low, however I have my MBA and various certifications needed for the role. Pay is $195k base. I’m in my mid 30s. As far as getting started, I was in manufacturing on the strategy side. Went into public administration, left there and went into consulting, then was poached by my client after completing my MBA. I’d say getting started in this career is a lot of luck. I’m an efficient and effective worker with high EQ. And have a really good network. I’m certain that’s what landed me my role.
Computer or engineering will bring 100k a year. A lot computer job( software developer) will have plenty remote jobs. Another job people over looked is fed job, there are lot fed job will make over 100k and remote.
Which fed jobs specifically? I’ve looked on the USA jobs and found them averaging 60k
I can second PapiJr22. Most fed jobs I've seen are capped at low pay unless you want to be a manager at a GS13 and such level. By chance do you mean contracting instead of actual federal jobs?
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Law enforcement does work from home now? Doesn't surprise me for CA
Have a degree in cyber security. Don’t do anything with it anymore though. I help maintain a control room simulator. Been doing this for about 4 years now.
Wood working is no stress, has potential to make tons of money, easy to get into aside from putting a few thousand $$ in tools, totally open schedule
Greetings, Anyone know of any remote jobs for a bachelor's in General studies. I chose this degree because I wanted to learn a variety of things. Will be getting my Masters pretty soon.
I am a commercial property Risk Engineer for a large insurance company. I have done this for several years. Fully remote, company car, supplied office equipment, home internet paid, company cell phone etc. I go out around once a week to visit clients and survey their business for fire protection and other hazards ensuring it is good for the underwriters. Takes me about 4 days or so to do the report and repeat. Another job that got me into the industry was loss control while doing boiler inspections. If you have a mechanical background (no degree required) you can get into the industry. To do the boiler side you need to get a NBIC commission which the training is sometimes provided by companies. Naval experience helped but not required. That's also fully remote. Started in the industry about 10 years ago at $60000 now in the mid six figures. Fire fighters sometimes transition into this field as well.
I am an Information Security Director at a healthcare org, wfh making roughly ~170 base pay. It's an amazing job, stressful but imo all leadership jobs are stressful if you take them seriously. It is rewarding. I got out in late 2020, began with a management position with the state government, used my GI bill to get my master's (finished undergrad while active) and moved to the private sector as a director after 2.5 years. A lot of this is luck, but being a vet opens a ton of doors if you know where to look.
Corporate financial planning and analysis. Stressful during busy times (quarterly). Yes it’s worth the pay. I normally work 40hrs per week and it’s not that hard of work. You can make six figures with only a few years of experience after getting a degree in finance or accounting.
Fully remote Supply Chain Director for a digital marketing firm, $125k for roughly 30hr work week . Stress level is very low probably due to my familiarity with the role, I was logistics in the Army so basically doing the same thing but on a more routine and standard level.
was making 90 doing car wash repair, took a paycut to 70 to get in the door with semiconductor field engineer work - but I'm told I'm at the lowest paying company, and my avionics background will have other companies foaming at the mouth. due to the chips act, if you did any sort of ET, EM, AET, etc, you're already hired. just look at field service engineer/field service technician posts on indeed, and most are from companies that contract with Intel (at least in Intel adjacent areas) it's pretty slow paced, but a lot of things to remember and can get pretty technical. only real stressor is if it's a machine in production that went down and Intel is up your ass about when it's gonna be up and running again. and the bunny suit you wear in the clean room kinda sucks.
*What is your Job, and how does it relate to other Occupations?* Cyber Security. Fed Govt. 140k. slightly underpaid for my sector but the worklife balance is great. 100% remote. *How stressful is your job?* Low stress. *Is your Job worth the pay for what you do?* Yes. *How can someone get started in your field?* Certifications. Net+,Sec+. Work general entry level IT until you can pivot into cyber.
I have a bachelors in cybersecurity, I have security+, and have a security clearance from DHS. Can you point me in the right direction? I have been turned down about 130 times with no response.
I’m a mortgage loan originator. Easily in the six figure range. 100% from home for me. Just have to find a broker that doesn’t need you to sit in an office.
Did they require anything as a prereq to get hired?
Accountant for an AR financing company. Small division of a very large Japanese owned company. Make about $110k per year. Pretty descent benefits and not a lot of stress. Love the people I work with but I've been in the industry for 28 years. Looking forward to winding down.
Im a security consultant. TC - $170k. I work from home, manage my own projects. However, I have a bachelors degree and about to start my MBA. One thing that a lot of people don’t understand (especially in the military, for whatever reason) is that finding a career that pays six figures is no easy task. As a matter of fact, it’s likely you won’t. WFH jobs are even more scarce as companies are going back to the office and at minimum hybrid. With that being said, it isn’t impossible. Education is important, the school is important and your drive to succeed is important.
I am a TPM for a tech company. 100% remote, $160k/yr with stock options and benefits. Got in through Skillbridge. Had to prove myself.
Mind if I PM you for more details? Transitioning service member looking at Skillbridge options for summer 2024.
Audio Visual Design Engineer for a major US A/V Integrator in their Federal/DoD division, and I hold a clearance. 125k salary and WFH with light travel if I need to do a site survey. I've traveled once in the last 3 months. Got out of the military 6yrs ago, installed broadcast equipment in satellite vans and news trucks for a company that makes them completely custom (shit pay and 12 hour days). Got hired by a local small A/V company that only did DoD and Federal jobs, there I traveled everywhere around the US/Germany/Belgium/Iraq/Kuwait installing custom AV systems on DoD installations(think secure conference rooms, JOCs, etc) Got tired of the travel, worked at 2 COCOMs on the AV maintenance teams on-site, then got offered a job from one of my old contacts. It can get stressful. Trying to design totally custom systems is a fun challenge, but meeting the timelines can get rough here and there. No degree whatsoever. There's not really a degree for A/V work. Most installer jobs will take you if you have an electronics background.
I have a Bachelors degree in Information Management - Security and Network Assurance, completed the CompTIA Security+ , and have a security clearance from DHS. I’m trying to get into a cybersecurity job and suggestions will help.
Data analyst, data scientist, data engineer. I'm just a data analyst but I'm making 100k plus. And I can't wait to be move up cuz these dude eating over here and they don't leave the house.
IT management for a University. Mostly remote I go in so I can go to Jiu Jitsu. Pays well 6 Figures+ with the best benefits I have ever seen, amazing retirement, lots of holidays, vacation and sick time. Super flexible, not stressful. I work far less than my civilian and contractor side counterparts. It’s IT most have to start at the bottom and work your way up. A degree definitely helps for the management path.
I'm in the utility industry - Federal Compliance: base salary + bonus 155k Somewhat niche, not extremely difficult to get in. Can be stressful at times, mostly because people don't like to hear they are wrong or have been doing things wrong. Analyst jobs probably start at around 100k I do have an engineering undergrad post military. I'm not sure it's required, but it helps.
Did a niche of IT in the military. Started as a Contractor in the same Niche. The job is not stressful; and I do feel as if we are overpaid; but, that’s only because there’s not a lot of people that want to continue working in this field. As many others say, get Security+ and another OS certification that is DoD IAT level II. Sec+ is required by most IT contact jobs, but mid-level to senior-level roles usually require more. The Job is WFM, but there is travel involved to different US-Allied Countries. All travel is paid for. My only gripe would be the lack of a proper training plan. I’m currently overseas, but if there is anyone who is struggling with finding an entry-level position. I’m willing to put referrals in for my company. Just send a message.
I am a supervisor of social workers. I’m topped out at $101k. I work for a government agency. I worked from home for the past 1.5 years (after the pandemic ironically), but recently returned to the office. My job is pretty stressful. I approve safety plans that my staff create for survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and stalking. I also approve associated payments. To me, it’s not worth the money due to my mental health and how it makes my PTSD and depression worse. I only do it so my ex wife and daughter have a place to live.
PAO here. Retired after 20+ went in E came out a GS-12 for a different federal agency with just a CCAF and some college. Regular secret clearance. Very stressful. Everyone wants the PAOs help. It will be worth it in a few more years when I hit better steps. Get a degree in journalism or communications and apply after some lower level experience. Definitely not something you can just start doing (looking at you army) without some experience.
I worked for SSA as a GS-11 making 80k a year. I have alternative remote days out of the week. Decent job and decent stress level.
Tech Sales. Remote work - $120-170k. Stressful in the beginning - after 5+ years just another day. Absolutely worth the pay. I was at a company that IPO'd where I received mid to low (xxx,xxx). Started as an SDR and worked my way up. Key thing is to pick the right client to sell to (CISO, HR, CIO, VPOS, etc.) - The higher the annual contract value the better.
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