Which Career change to be earning 35k plus in a few years?
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Im soon to be made redudant in my current role and wondering if i should change my career entirely. I have no degree or job experience outside of IT helpdesk.
If I was to retrain which career path would lead me to 35k plus in shortest time.
Dont mind studying for extra qualifications while working, but cant work shifts or weekends due to family life.
If I was to retrain which career path would lead me to 35k plus in shortest time.
Dont mind studying for extra qualifications while working, but cant work shifts or weekends due to family life.
Sales Engineer (SE).
Use the technical knowledge you have to work for a tech company in sales but not as sales - Get's you into the world where huge salaries exist but is only a short-hop from your current role/experience. If you then want to move into an actual sales role, then you could easily do that from an SE role.
SE's are the folks that support the sales team with technical aspects - e.g. customer demos, helping customers with their trials / proof-of-concepts, etc.
Often involves some travel. e.g. to customer sites / shows etc, but for the right person, it's a great job with a path to very decent money. People skills and technical know-how are often valued above academic qualifications.
Use the technical knowledge you have to work for a tech company in sales but not as sales - Get's you into the world where huge salaries exist but is only a short-hop from your current role/experience. If you then want to move into an actual sales role, then you could easily do that from an SE role.
SE's are the folks that support the sales team with technical aspects - e.g. customer demos, helping customers with their trials / proof-of-concepts, etc.
Often involves some travel. e.g. to customer sites / shows etc, but for the right person, it's a great job with a path to very decent money. People skills and technical know-how are often valued above academic qualifications.
fat80b said:
Sales Engineer (SE).
Use the technical knowledge you have to work for a tech company in sales but not as sales - Get's you into the world where huge salaries exist but is only a short-hop from your current role/experience. If you then want to move into an actual sales role, then you could easily do that from an SE role.
SE's are the folks that support the sales team with technical aspects - e.g. customer demos, helping customers with their trials / proof-of-concepts, etc.
Often involves some travel. e.g. to customer sites / shows etc, but for the right person, it's a great job with a path to very decent money. People skills and technical know-how are often valued above academic qualifications.
This, I did something similar many years ago, Technical account manager. You assist the sales guy from the technical side fielding questions from customers IT teams etc so help win the sale.Use the technical knowledge you have to work for a tech company in sales but not as sales - Get's you into the world where huge salaries exist but is only a short-hop from your current role/experience. If you then want to move into an actual sales role, then you could easily do that from an SE role.
SE's are the folks that support the sales team with technical aspects - e.g. customer demos, helping customers with their trials / proof-of-concepts, etc.
Often involves some travel. e.g. to customer sites / shows etc, but for the right person, it's a great job with a path to very decent money. People skills and technical know-how are often valued above academic qualifications.
Alternatively, already mentioned cyber security, it's going to keep on growing year on year. But you'll need to study and get some qualifications to get a foot in the door, you can easily earn £100K in say 5 years with experience and qualifications.
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