“I have learned that to be with those I like is enough.” – Walt Whitman
It also seems that, at some point, a certain amount of money is enough.
Don’t agree? Well, at least an author at Forbes agrees with me.
According to one Forbes article, at a certain point, the amount of money you have has no connection to how happy you are.
If you read my last post, Why the Rents shouldn’t pay your rent, then you know earning a decent salary is a must have.
I know. Easier said than done. You have a better chance of catching a fly ball at Yankee Stadium, than getting an entry-level position with a $70k starting salary.
However, bear with me.
I did some research and after a little digging found jobs (or companies) that pay a minimum of $70,000 a year.
Why is this post about $70,000 you ask? Great question. I will answer that here.
CEO PAYS ALL EMPLOYEES MINIMUM $70,000 SALARY
If you remember, just a few years ago, there was a CEO that read people are happiest when they make about $75,000 a year.
Well, he took that theory and ran with it.
He cut his own $1.1-million-dollar salary and gave every employee a minimum $70,000.
For some employees, this doubled their salary.
He made international headlines. This happened around 2015.
A follow-up article on the company showed that it did indeed help his employees and the company has grown. It doubled their amount of clients.
It seems doing good things, sticking to your convictions and principles attracts people and money to you.
Therefore, this article is about finding that happy sweet spot.
That my friends, is at about $70k.
WHAT TYPES OF JOBS ARE PAYING $70,000?
I did a search on online including indeed and other job sites. I just searched for jobs that pay $70,000+ salaries.
Here are some jobs that I found.
- Sales Representative
$75,000 – $90,000 a year
Job description: Selling automobiles.
Education level: Previous sales experience preferred.
- Compliance Specialist
$72,457 – $92,689 a year
Job description: Responsible for investigation and enforcement of ethics laws and regulations.
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
- Computer programmer
$71,385 a year
Job description: Computer programmers write code to create software programs.
Education level: Bachelor’s degree.
Median hourly pay: $34.32
- Radiation therapist
$74, 984 a year
Job description: Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by giving radiation treatments.
Education level: A formal training program must be completed, with many programs leading to a bachelor’s or associate degree.
Median hourly pay: $36.05
- Plumber Mechanic
$75,000 a year
Job description: Commercial and residential plumbing installation.
Education level: 5 years of experience.
- Financial analyst
$74,360 a year
Job description: Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals to make investment decisions.
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
Median hourly pay: $35.75
WHERE CAN YOU FIND THESE JOBS?
If you are looking for a job that pays $70,000, just do an online search.
Better yet, go to the website of a place you would like to work for and see what type of salaries they are offering.
Look up job titles and see what is the typical pay for that profession.
If the goal is to make $70k, then you have to start applying to jobs that offer that pay.
A starting salary of $70k may not always be possible, but with additional education or training it can be.
HOW DO YOU GET A $70,000 A YEAR JOB?
You have to have opportunity and be prepared.
Before you start college, do a little research.
Look for jobs that pay $70k or more.
Your search may turn up the following professions:
- Physician.
- Lawyer.
- Software development manager.
- Pharmacy manager.
- Software architect.
- Engineer.
- IT Manager.
- Finance Manager.
- CPA.
When you know what a job pays, then you can start to decide what career path you want to be on, if the goal is to earn a certain income.
You are best not chasing the money, but pursuing a passion such as cooking, mechanics, computing, baking, sewing, or sports.
Do what is of interest to you. That way you are never bored and are involved in labor that you want to actually do.
Still not sure where to start?
Ask yourself: What do you do with most of your time now?
Can you turn that into a career?
Whatever it is, would you do it for free?
If the answer is no, then you probably should not make that your job and how you earn your living.
And once you figure out what it is that makes you tick, all you have to do is apply yourself.
Go to your local library and look up careers that interest you and what type of education and training you need.
Seek out a mentor.
Find someone that is already doing what you want to do and ask if you can take them out for coffee and to interview them.
Ask questions. Seek answers. They say those who seek shall find.
When you go to job sites and see what you want, then just hit apply.
Prepare a good resume.
Pick out a nice suit or dress for that interview.
It is well-documented that those who come in well-dressed are more likely to be offered the job.
Look up salaries ranges for the field you are in.
In addition, review interview techniques.
Here are some typical interview questions:
- “Tell me a little about yourself.”
- “What are your biggest weaknesses?”
- “What are your biggest strengths?”
- “Where do you see yourself in five or 10 years?”
- “Out of all the other candidates, why should we hire you?”
Prepare yourself as best you can for when that opportunity arises, you are ready.
They say forewarned is forearmed.
Practice your responses at home. Practice, practice, practice. Do your reps.
So when the times comes, you are not so nervous. Be confident. Confidence is key.
Then when that job offer comes through, you can say without any reservations: Yes, I accept!