Just signed my offer making $200k TC + RSUs! I went to a liberal arts college, majored in English, and have 5YOE with no masters degree or MBA. Current comp is $120k at big 4. For everyone who told me I wouldn’t be successful with my degree - this one is for you! 🍾

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Congratulations OP. Philosophy major here at 550k TC. 🥂

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Nice! What's your current role?

Congrats OP! Slightly different path than you (state school you never heard of) but same underdog narrative.

I really want to highlight OP did the work starting with a english major and married that with at least some level of technical expertise. People who can unite these two worlds end up getting paid! Several other threads highlight this: this is how to get these offers from tech firms.

I love salesforce by the way! One of our toughest competitors, I know many folks there who are super happy

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People told you that because it is a very very difficult transition. There is a reason why most English majors don't make 200k.

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Another English major here. Don’t dismiss those skills or the salary potential that comes with them. (BTW, I also make $200K plus and went to a state school.)

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I fee you OP. I did a double major in finger painting and underwater basket weaving at a t20, went to big 4, self taught programming/stats, and now work as a data scientist making 200k+ with 4 yoe.

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This needs to be higher. There’s a reason why they are English majors lol. Communication is definitely not the strong suit based on the thread.

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I know we try to think highly of ourselves, but PowerPoint isn’t exactly a skill that requires advanced calculus.

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Actually the English major might be exactly why OP got the offer. Communication skills trumps almost everything else

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What you gonna be doin now?

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It’s a great gig! Not downplaying. It’s good money for demoing

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OP, congrats. Need your help with Salesforce referral. Let’s connect on LinkedIn? 😂

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Congrats! Let me know when you ready to give out some referrals for folks looking to cross over

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Just signed a similar package OP - congrats :)

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You beast!

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What's the TC split? Trying to negotiate my current offer too

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50k/4 year

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Absolutely love to hear this- thanks for sharing!

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Did you switch between the big4?

Nope!

How do you step into a solutions engineering role without a tech background?

5 years of implementation consulting with the product at Big 4 and smaller firms.

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Mind saying what role and industry before and at new company ?

Congrats!

Signing bonus?

Also an English major. Congrats OP🥳

Congrats! Gotta love your job though. Many ways to make lots of money without even a college degree no doubt.

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