Before we tackle Linear Regression, I would like to highlight 7 Companies that pay well for those who have quantitative backgrounds. I will be looking at companies that are hiring for “Business Analysts” or “Data Analysts,” as these are the roles that are easier to acquire compared to other Data Science and Computer Science roles.
The Business Analyst and Data Analyst roles are typical
in most business organizations, and as I mentioned, the requirements are less
stringent. However, that doesn't mean that these roles are easy to fill. They
are quite competitive, and all of them require a college degree, at least a
Bachelor’s degree.
Despite this, if you are looking to transition from
the Sex Worker industry, these roles should be at the top of your list. And, if
you do decide to acquire a college degree, these roles are within your reach.
Nothing is impossible for you!
Yes, the odds are stacked against you because of your background, experiences and profession. With this in mind, you should not limit yourselves to shit roles. “Shoot for the stars, and you’ll reach the moon,” as it were.
Keep in mind that these are entry level positions, so
there is room for upward mobility within the organization. It typically takes
anywhere between two to three years to get a promotion, perhaps sooner, if you
are a high performer.
Without further delay, here is the list:
1. MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, MCKINSEY AND COMPANY,
BUSINESS ANALYST
If you are interested in becoming a consultant at a
top firm, McKinsey & Company has few equals. The hours are long, and travel
is a requirement for the job, but if you can manage, the entry level salary is
$88,471 per year. Remember, this is for your first year out of college. Not bad!
Other Management Consultant firms worth noting are
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Accenture, Bain & Company, and Slalom.
If travel and hospitality is your speed, then being a
Business Intelligence Analyst at Alaska Airlines might be more favorable as it is a less hectic role than at a business management consulting firm. The average entry level Business Intelligence
Analyst at this organization brings in $85,690 each year.
Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines
are other domestic companies to consider for the Business Intelligence Analyst
role.
3. TRANSPORTATION, THE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Even cities need analysts to manage operations of their
transportation companies. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the
organization that runs all of the public transportation in the city, from buses
to trains. Data Analysts use statistics to determine optimal and even new
routes within the city, how to optimize fuel, cut back on costs, and boost profits.
The CTA has entry level roles called Data Analysts,
who can be involved in anything from finance to asset management. The typical
salary for this type of role is $80,303 per year.
Do a Google search for any “transportation and logistics
company for (ANY CITY),” and you will find the specific organization that
operates in your city of interest.
4. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Now, don’t get discouraged with this suggestion. The
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a forward-thinking government agency that
encourages talent from all walks of life into their organization.
They understand that not everyone is perfect, and as
long as you are not participating in illegal activity—drugs, trafficking and
prostitution—then applying to the CIA might be a great choice for you.
Besides, working for the CIA can be lucrative. Data
Scientists at the CIA can make $89,525 per year, but given the range, and the
level of experience that you bring to the role, you can make more. The range is
from a low of $77,554 to a high of $149,345 per year. Hot-diggity-dawg!
The salary isn’t even the best part about working for
the CIA. The organization recruits employees who represent the highest standards
and are often considered to be the “best of the best.”
The caliber of people you will be around—and the
general high level of character—will only benefit your healthy transition into
a less toxic environment. You will meet others who are ambitious, supremely intelligent,
and just downright decent.
Now, it is important to note that government agencies
do run background checks and will screen you for drugs. So, this procedure can
be a barrier for your if you are having trouble getting your life on track. Overcoming unhealthy drug addictions is beyond my imagination, and for those that need to, you have my admiration.
But for those who are further along in their transition,
being employed at a government agency is not only good for your health, it is
good for your personal brand. As I mentioned before, the best of the best work
for the government, so you will be constantly pushed by your colleagues to
improve as a professional and as a person.
Lastly, I want to mention that the US government has a
two-year rotational development program that pays very well, and offers you middle-management
position in ANY participating government agency once you finish with the program.
It is called the Presidential Management Fellowship
(PMF). Click this link here for more information. And depending on which
city you work, you can get paid quite well.
For instance, the potential salary for those who
complete their PMF in the DC metropolitan area ranges from $61,947-$116,788 per
year (GS9 to GS12 designation).
5. SPORTS, LOS ANGELES LAKERS BASKETBALL TEAM
Now, Business Data Analysts for the LA Lakers don’t
get paid as high compared to the previous roles that I have discussed, but if
you love sports and data analytics, this might be a good option. The typical
salary range for this role is from $67,882 to $73,820.
The LA Lakers is a reputable organization, and the sky
is really the limit when it comes to Athletic organizations. Just in the United
States alone, there are 152 major sports franchises embodied by the MLB, NHL,
NFL, NBA, and the MLS. That’s a lot of sports teams! So if you are a “sporty-kinda-gal”
then this industry might be your calling.
Go on Google and search “Professional sports teams in
(CITY OF INTEREST)” and look for “careers.” Google has its own platform for searching
through careers at just about any organization you can think of, and this is no
different for sports.
6. HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE, CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
Carnival Cruise lines has a Business Intelligence Role
that pays roughly $71,118 per year. This may not seem like much to begin with,
but when you consider all the perks that come with this role, it seems to be
worth it.
Perks at Carnival Cruise Lines are Health Care and
Insurance, Paid Time Off, Stock Purchase Plan, Adoption Assistance, a 401(k), Active-Duty
Military Benefits, Cruise and Travel Benefits, Retails Perks, and Flexible Work
Scheduling.
For employees to receive the full advantage of organization
benefits, it usually requires a year of full-time employment.
By why stop at cruise lines? Business Intelligence
Analysts, and the like, have similar perks and advantages while working for large
hotel chains like Hilton Hotels. So, don’t end your search with cruise lines.
7. CITY EMPLOYEE
You might ultimately decide to be a Data Strategist, Research
Data Analyst, Finance Analyst, and even Innovation Specialist for a city here
in the United States. The initial roles don’t pay that much, but because city
organizations are relatively large, there is ample opportunity for upward
mobility within the organization.
Minimum requirements for a Chief Data Officer in the City
of San Francisco is anywhere between 6-8 years of relevant management experience,
and the salary is high; the salary averages at $115,392 each year.
WAIT, THAT’S IT?
Now, I know some of you might be thinking—especially
the high roller exotic dancers—that you make more than these salaries in a
year. This may be true, but the lifestyle of working a corporate job is less
toxic and less dangerous than the Sex Worker industry. Consequently, the people
you will meet, and the relationships you will form working in a less toxic
environment will be more rewarding as well.
Before I conclude this post, I would like to give some
insight as to how you can find basic information about certain roles in
specific companies that might interest you.
First, determine which company you wish to work for.
Go their home webpage. Scroll to the bottom where it says “careers” or “jobs” to
find a list of all job openings in that company.
Or you can do the “Google Approach.” Here is a useful formula:
Type in the Google Search Bar: “(COMPANY OF INTEREST)
careers.” And that’s it.
Furthermore, if you see a role that resonates with you
(like Data Analyst, or Business Intelligence Analyst) while searching in the company’s
job openings list, you can find a rough baseline salary of that role using Google.
Here is another formula:
Type in the Google Search Bar: “How much money does a
Data Analyst make at (COMPANY OF INTEREST).”
At the top of the page in the search results, Google
will provide a range or average of salaries that you can expect for that role
in that specific company.
It’s not an exact number, but if you scroll down the search results, you will
find other sites where employees have posted their salaries anonymously at sites
like glassdoor, ziprecruiter, payscale, etc. Again, it’s not perfect, but this
information will give you a sense of how employees for this type of role are
paid.
THANK YOU!
I hope this post was helpful to you and can be a go-to
source for you when you decide that it is time to begin your search for jobs.
Some of the jobs pay more than others, and depending on the context, can also
be less rewarding. So be sure to weigh the pros and the cons when doing your
job search.
Thank you so much for using my website as a part of
your transformation and transition into your new lives. I have said this once, and
I will say it once more—You ladies are incredible, and courageous. Enjoy your transition
into a healthier life. Your time is NOW!