Making more than 35 k

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1. AnonymousApril 12,2023 at 4:04PM UTC

   Not sure what field you are in. I will give general advice since I am not sure. Normally, the first step would be to take inventory of yourself and skills (How do your skills match up with the jobs you want? Will your personality align with a high pressure sales job? for example). Next, check the salaries of jobs you can do (Some states require posting of actual salaries for jobs, others do not - should be able to get a rough estimate first). The third step would be to review job requirements and see how your skills match up with a job/salary you want. (may need more college, certification training, etc. to bridge the gaps). The fourth step would be to weed out what jobs / areas you really want to target first. The fifth step would be to create a sales pitch of how your skills will make a company more profitable. With all that set up, job hunting would be next.

2. AnonymousApril 12,2023 at 5:25PM UTC

   Consider taking some courses in areas that interest you or that you see in job descriptions for jobs you'd do but don't have the skills. Or google them. Take the courses, get familiar with them see if you can pass practice tests. Honestly, if you don't have the skills necessary for that higher paying job, you won't get it unless you do something different to get there.

3. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 12,2023 at 7:29PM UTC

   What do you do?

4. AnonymousApril 14,2023 at 1:19PM UTC

   Right?! That makes a huge difference. Some career fields don’t have any earning potential.

5. AnonymousApril 12,2023 at 9:05PM UTC

   How much experience do you have first of all? Then from that it all depends on how you word your resume to sound appealing. Personally, I don't believe education gets you anywhere and it is experience that matters the most. I can only state that because I am fully loaded on education and still can't get a job or even a decent paying job, yet everyone around me without an education is finding jobs making more than what I am asking. Another thing, sometimes it is who you know. Have you used your connections around you? Have you ever just tried applying to a higher paying job or requesting higher pay? The worst thing you can get is a no and hearing no should be ammunition to try again. Try revamping your resume. I have had to help people do this and they end up getting the jobs they want.

6. Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachApril 13,2023 at 2:25AM UTC

   Build accomplishments with business specific wins where you are right now, while you are applying to other roles that are in the $50-$70k salary range. These wins will demonstrate your abilities and business RESULTS. This is what gives you leverage to stand out as the ideal candidate and negotiate your job offer. I have a whole process for this and can walk you through it if you are interested in working with a coach ! Here's my link to set up a time https://maeganmillercoaching.as.me/consultcall

7. AnonymousApril 13,2023 at 10:38AM UTC

   Higher, better paying jobs require more education and training and experience.
   To double your compensation you must present more value. So, depending on the position you might need to up your value proposition.

8. AnonymousApril 14,2023 at 12:54PM UTC

   Experience definitely matters here, especially if you apply and try for better positions offered. I only have my HS diploma and I make 60k with opportunities for growth. Also where you're located really matters too.

   Higher education can help but it's not the be all end all.

9. AnonymousApril 14,2023 at 2:11PM UTC

   I would agree. Getting more certification led to me landing a higher paid position.

10. Hold on Lee LouApril 14,2023 at 1:14PM UTC

    I make $100k after 10 industry years with just an associates degree. They key is training and education, but also professional self-promotion and asking for the positions you want. Show up where the decision makers are, ask thoughtful questions and share insightful ideas. Communicate clearly and use proper grammar.

    One thing I did to get ahead was something that was on all my elementary school report cards: volunteer for extras. When promotion opportunities arise, managers look for people they know will do the job well, and they get to know and believe in the people who are around most.

    Also, figure out where you want to go, then ask people in those positions how they got there. Not all companies will train you from the ground up, so you'll definitely need to invest your own time, money, and effort in yourself. Don't be afraid of school - learn about financial aid opportunities.

11. AyianApril 14,2023 at 2:23PM UTC

    The difference between 35k and 50k is largely knowing what you're worth and not settling for the subsistence income. Of course, that means that you need to be able to wait for an offer in your range in order to not accept whatever you can get when the bills are due. If it's sustainable for you, apply for the next job while you have a job and don't accept less than 50k. Don't apply for anything that lists the maximum as less than 50k and do not share your salary history with any company. I was once passed over because their corporate policy was to not pay more than a 20% increase from a prior position - while I was working a temporary 'just keeping active' position - so that they lowballed me 30% lower than the starting offer. Beware what you communicate in that area prior to being hired.

    I am working a project that pays over 100k in a field I've worked for 20 years with no related college education. Know what you're doing and after that, the degrees only matter to people who themselves think that the degree qualifies you for the job. Except in highly technical fields, it does not.

12. AnonymousApril 14,2023 at 2:34PM UTC

    Focus on the skills/ certification needed for the compensation you want. Do the research and align your transferable skills (knowledge/ experience ) on your resume to ensure that you showcase how you've used that skill. Your earning potential is directly linked to your education, knowledge, experience, and skills that align with the position of higher pay.

13. Tiffany BirchApril 14,2023 at 5:37PM UTC

    Perhaps, it is time, to have a conversation with yourself about your self worth. Do you want to survive or flourish? If you choose to flourish, then choose an amount between 50k-70k. Is this a base, or your total salary?

    What would you life feel like making 60k-70k? What would life feel like making 70k?

    When you find your true worth, review your assets, soft and hard skills, and take stock of what skills in the profession you have chosen you need to improve on, or acquire to leverage yourself to your happy place income. Believe in yourself, because if you don't, no one will. The very best of luck to you. You've got this.

14. BeccaBossApril 15,2023 at 2:47PM UTC

    I remember reading that most women will only apply to a job that they feel they are 100% qualified for, whereas men will apply if they feel at least 50-60% qualified. Part of increasing your earning potential is pushing yourself to grow and take on new challenges. So take a chance when you feel even 75% qualified, don't take yourself out of the running.

    I know that for me job hunting is always tough because we've been taught to be modest and talking myself up feels wrong, but it's absolutely necessary to get where you want to go.

    As you are on the hunt, when you see a job that excites you take note of the certifications and qualifications they are asking for. What can you do right now to work toward those? A lot of certifications can be done for free, or you can find countless youtube videos or podcasts about a skillset. You can do this!

15. (redacted)April 15,2023 at 5:44PM UTC

    What is your industry, level of education, and years of experience? I started my corporate career at $40k and had hit $70k before getting my MBA. Not trying to be nosy, just assessing whether I actually have any relevant advice to offer.

16. Coach Nancie Kay ShumanApril 15,2023 at 5:48PM UTC

    What State do you live in? If you live in a State where it is illegal to ask for salary history, then you don't have to reveal. That having been said, I worked as a temp for many years, making $32K. The jobs which I were covering for said in the $55K + range. When I started interviewing for jobs outside the temp industry, that is what I told people. Were there jobs which I would have liked but I had to turn down because they wanted to pay me less than what I should have been making for years? Yes. Did I end up getting the higher pay? You bet I did. And honestly, I deserved it.