Article created by: Monika Pašukonytė

How much money do you need for happiness? For complete, unconditional happiness. A million, two, ten? Or, perhaps, simply a guarantee of a stable and well-paid job - in order to depend only on yourself in this life. However, no matter how much money we get, there will always be someone nearby who earns more and whose experience we'd like to borrow.

Recently, a thread appeared in the AskReddit community, the author of which asked just one question: “People making $150,000 and above, what do you do for a living?” As of today, the thread has over 7.8K upvotes, and almost twice as many comments listing the occupations and discussing various aspects of these professions. So welcome to this selection of the best comments from the thread, made for you by Bored Panda!

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#1

Large industrial ventilation fans, one red and one blue, mounted on a concrete wall for air circulation systems. I’m a commercial hvac technician and an instructor. I just broke 200k last year. No college debt. Best decision I ever made and when my son turns 18 he has a spot in the union doing the same thing. People who don’t know me look at me like I’m some dirty mechanic but I kinda think it’s funny that I generally the highest paid person in most buildings I walk into.

Economy-Bother-2982 , Pixabay Report

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    Electrician wearing a yellow hard hat working on power lines from a bucket truck in a residential neighborhood. Lineman With that said plenty of us blue collar tradesman making well over 2-300k Don’t sleep on the trades !

    MisterDegenerate1 , Kelly Report

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    #3

    Man organizing tires in storage, representing people making $150,000 and above in diverse professions. Tire shop manager. 149K last year, Ex felon with a GED.

    anon , Andrea Piacquadio Report

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    #4

    Man in a suit standing confidently behind a desk in a professional office, representing high-earning careers above $150,000. Lawyer and miserable. Looking for other ways to make six figures.

    BWFree , August de Richelieu Report

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    Small white airplane taxiing on runway at an airport, representing people making $150,000 and above careers. I got my license to work on aircraft 13 years ago. After 6 years in various shops, I got into managing aircraft for private owners. My last three jobs I've gotten just by answering my phone and had someone reach out to me about a job opening. Every time it has been with a good raise. I manage an aircraft today for a wonderful family and make close to 250k a year. I love what I do.

    BienGuzman , Tim Gouw Report

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    #6

    Old Craftsman air compressor with 2 horsepower motor and 20-gallon tank on a driveway near stone wall. Once dated a guy who worked 3 days/wk and made $500k/yr. He learned how to install and fix air compressors working at ADM, then quit and started his own business.

    tinlizzy2 , dh4645 Report

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    #7

    Person making $150,000 and above working as a ship captain navigating using radar and monitors on a vessel bridge. Ship captain, 250k-ish for about 180 days of work.

    lowhangingtanks , Ibrahim Boran Report

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    #8

    Air traffic control towers at an airport, representing careers of people making $150,000 and above in aviation. Air Traffic Control is hiring! I made $237k last year.

    novembryankee , Magda Ehlers Report

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    #9

    Male doctor in a white coat reviewing medical documents in a hospital hallway representing high earning professions. Physician, but I don't recommend it.

    ploppitygoo , RDNE Stock project Report

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    #10

    Two medical professionals wearing surgical masks and caps performing an operation in a hospital setting. I make $170/ yr im an OR Nurse in the Midwest.

    MNJH14 , Павел Сорокин Report

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    #11

    A man in medical scrubs and glasses working on a laptop, representing people making $150,000 and above careers. I am going to make over $150,000 once i graduate my Anesthesiologist Assistant program. Check out that career. 2.5 year program and the average starting salary is about 180k with great benefits. The programs are EXTREMELY competitive to get into, but you would make an amazing applicant as a respiratory therapist.

    QueenofBrokenGlass , Thirdman Report

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    #12

    Man in orange jacket and beanie examining plants outdoors, illustrating people making $150,000 and above careers. Geologist. Finding that oil makes you a lot of moneys.

    OnlyMathematician420 , Carl Tronders Report

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    #13

    Two people engaged in a conversation, discussing careers of those making $150,000 and above in a casual office setting. Psychotherapist, (MSW, LCSW) own my own practice. Should make about $165k this year.

    Thirstyfish85 , SHVETS production Report

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    #14

    Person making $150,000 and above working on multiple computer screens in a modern office environment I work two full-time remote software engineering jobs at once. Each pays $160k/year so I’m making $320k in total per year. Work about 30 hours per week tops. I’m 30 and have been doing this for about 2 years now.

    0xFFD700 , ThisIsEngineering Report

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    #15

    Two construction workers wearing helmets reviewing documents on a building site representing high income careers. I’m in project management, construction. 240K here.

    anon , Anamul Rezwan Report

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    #16

    Two people making $150,000 and above working on laptops in a relaxed modern cafe environment. I’m a UX Designer for a Fortune 100 company. Just turned 30. I started out at $62k at my first gig, and 6 years later my salary is $170k, 20% annual bonus, and $100k in yearly stock options. ETA: Appreciate the kind responses. I’m very fortunate. I did not go to college, and did a UX Bootcamp around 7 years ago, but the market is definitely more saturated now. For context, I’m a Principal Designer so I’m more senior now than most. Next jump up would be into management. Whether or not a degree or a program is right is up to you, but my advice is to make sure you love it, be phenomenal at it, and find your specialty so you really stand out. And equally as important are your connections. Make a great network, support them as they grow in their careers, and they’ll do the same for you.

    Mr_Cruisin , Canva Studio Report

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    #17

    Young professional woman working on laptop in data center, representing people making $150,000 and above careers. I'm an IT Risk Specialist. I have a broad background in IT - developer for a while, project management, cybersecurity. I've been in the field 20 years and broke $150k a few years ago. In addition, I work 10 hrs a week in the evening teaching cybersecurity online and make an additional $25k doing that.

    Ecstatic_Tax_4670 , Christina @ wocintechchat.com Report

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    #18

    Two pilots wearing headsets operating an airplane cockpit, illustrating people making $150,000 and above careers. Pilot.

    DirectC51 , Kelly Report

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    #19

    Two laboratory professionals wearing protective gear working with high-tech equipment in a scientific research facility. Biotech in the Bay Area. They factor in cost of living here so salaries are big.

    perrycarter , Tima Miroshnichenko Report

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    #20

    Person working on a laptop with VPN enabled, representing people making $150,000 and above in various professions. Cyber security babyyyyyy.

    bdforp , Dan Nelson Report

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    #21

    Firefighter in full gear spraying water outside a building, illustrating people making $150,000 and above careers. You’re a SUS Govie, but I’ll bite. I’m a Firefighter/EMT with unlimited OT. My wife is a Respiratory Therapist with unlimited OT, which is funny because “you’re one as well.” We clear well over $200k yearly, but can easily double that if we hated each other.

    KingScuderiaDucati , Mandie Inman Report

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    #22

    Group of professionals making $150,000 and above collaborating around laptops in a bright, modern office setting. 30M. I run an advertising agency for B2B companies. Will do around 500k+ this year. Did 400k last year as an exec at a firm.

    t_buch , Fox Report

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    #23

    Group of people making $150,000 and above working collaboratively on laptops and smartphones around a table in an office setting I pretend to know how to market startups.

    Papa_Ruff , Canva Studio Report

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    #24

    Man installing solar panel on a rooftop representing people making $150,000 and above in skilled trades. Director of Operations for a solar company - 131k Aquarium business - 20k Stock trading / investing - average 65k a year.

    Maximum_Elderberry97 , Kindel Media Report

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    #25

    Two professionals discussing business strategies on a laptop in a modern office, focusing on people making $150,000 and above. The fastest way to make over $150k annually? Sales.

    technocrab21 , LinkedIn Sales Navigator Report

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    #26

    Healthcare professional in scrubs sitting on the floor, reflecting in a quiet hospital hallway, high-paying career concept. I made $164,000 working a total of 96 night shifts in a union hospital as a night shift nurse. This includes benefits and I’ve been doing it for 25 years.

    SalishShore , Vladimir Fedotov Report

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    #27

    Young professional woman making $150,000 and above, smiling and holding a coffee mug in a bright office setting. I own and operate my own business where I implement a platform that supports a very specific type of management for enterprises. Very Niche 350k+.

    Phyconz , Jopwell Report

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