Alternative Career Routes to Six Figures

It’s Sunday, 3rd March 2024, and in this week’s roundup, learn in 5 minutes or less:

• Career Options: Unconventional Six-Figure Career Paths 💸

• Productivity: The Eisenhower Tower Matrix to prioritize 💪

• Side Hustle Idea: A side hustle to get creative and make bank🚀

• Weekly round-up: What else happened this week, from Bitcoin flying past $63k and Apple discontinuing their Electric Car idea

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NEED TO KNOW

If you’ve recently lost your job due to recession layoffs, here are a few quick pieces of advice for how to recover from a layoff from Fana Yohannes, communications lead at Instagram and founder of Here2Help, a job search and mentorship community:

• Find an online community. Connect with people who were recently or previously laid off. Understanding that you are not alone and sharing advice can be a huge help at a time like this. Use LinkedIn.

• Network. Attend industry events, be they in-person or virtual. The key to finding your next opportunity is to stay in motion.

• Be honest about your job status. For a lot of us, a layoff isn’t an easy thing to admit. But, once you rip off that Band-Aid, it can be like dating: The more people you tell, the better your chances of someone helping to find you a partner — or in this case, a job.

 CAREER IDEAS

5 Alternative $100k+ Career Paths

Here are 5 unconventional six-figure career options for you to consider, or bring up in conversation if your parents ever bring up you becoming a Doctor or Lawyer again 😀…

1. 🦇Agriculture Careers (Bat Guano Removal)

   Did you know you could make thousands selling Bat Poo? Yep, you read correctly! I had no clue until I met an entrepreneur in Jamaica where I grew up and he told me he made millions a year exporting bat poo, known as guano. Due to the high content of nitrogen and potassium, Guano is a fertilizer that farmers buy in bulk and is essential for plant growth. This is a career option that is not spoken about and there is limited information online. Here is an interesting article I found online last week on the topic.

2. 💨Wind Turbine Technician: As the world transitions towards renewable energy sources, wind turbine technicians are in high demand to install, maintain, and repair these massive structures.

3. 💻Cybersecurity Analyst: With the ever-increasing threat of cyberattacks, cybersecurity analysts are crucial for protecting businesses and organizations from data breaches and other security risks.

4. 🎨User Experience (UX) Designer: In today's digital world, creating user-friendly and intuitive interfaces is essential for the success of any software or application.

5. 🔭Data Scientist: Data is the new oil, and data scientists are the ones who refine it. They use their knowledge of statistics, programming, and machine learning to extract insights from large datasets, helping businesses make informed decisions.

GET MORE SH*T DONE

👉My old manager at Capita used to love this method of prioritization. I remember working on a bid and a post-contract mobilization and asking her, “What should I prioritize because there are 4 tasks you have requested this week”, and she sent me this, I never forget the day…

This is called, The "Eisenhower Matrix" prioritization method:

This method helps you categorize tasks based on urgency and importance, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

Here's how it works:

1. Create a matrix with four quadrants:

   • Urgent & Important: These are tasks that need immediate attention and have significant consequences if not completed. (e.g., Meeting deadlines, and resolving critical issues)

   • Not Urgent & Important: These are important tasks that can be planned for and completed without immediate pressure. (e.g., Strategic planning, learning a new skill)

   • Urgent & Not Important: These are tasks that feel pressing but ultimately have little impact on your goals. (e.g., Responding to non-critical emails, attending unnecessary meetings)

   • Not Urgent & Not Important: These are tasks that can be delegated, eliminated, or scheduled for a later time. (e.g., Organizing old files, social media scrolling)

This hack can help you make the most of your to-do list and ensure you're working on the tasks that will have the most significant impact on your goals.

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LEVEL UP

The average side hustle makes people in the UK an extra £900 a month.

But there are also side hustles that can make you £100k- Millions + a year and even turn into a full-time business and enable you to live your dream life.

One of the best side hustles out there right now is Content Creation. The average content creator's salary is $47,000. Decent right for a side hustle while you have a full-time gig? But what if you make it big time like a Logan Paul or Jackie Aina or become a content creator & solopreneur like Justin Welsh? Put it this way, you will be a millionaire and essentially gain celebrity status.

But here’s the thing, even if you never amass a large following on this scale you can still make big money from brand collaborations and campaign deals ranging from £2000-10k with a following under 100k. How comes? Well, put it this way, brands want to work with Creators who have niche audiences and smaller accounts nowadays.

Additionally, to make a significant income through selling products of your own, if you go down that route, arguably you only actually need 1000 true fans - so even a smaller following size to make influencer marketing worth it.

Neil Patel, a thought leader in the digital marketing space recommends influencer marketing as a simple yet sure path to make money with a content strategy that will attract B2B brands.

Here are a few options if I don’t have an existing personal brand:

While established niches like fashion, beauty, and travel remain popular for influencer marketing, venturing into more specific or unconventional areas can offer unique advantages. Here are a few good niches to consider, categorized into broader themes if you are considering making some money as a content creator:

Lifestyle: Minimalism - This niche focuses on simplifying life, decluttering, and living intentionally. Influencers can share tips on organization, sustainable living, and mindful consumption. Financial literacy - With rising financial complexities, influencers can educate audiences on budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible spending.

Hobbies and Interests - Pet care: This niche caters to pet owners, offering content on pet training, animal welfare, specific breed information, or even showcasing unique pet talents.

Gardening - Whether focusing on urban gardening, vegetable patches, or specific plant types, influencers can share tips, tutorials, and showcase the beauty and benefits of gardening.

Remember, the best niche for you will depend on your own interests, expertise, and target audience. Research current trends, identify passionate communities with less saturated influencer markets, and focus on creating genuine and valuable content that resonates with your niche audience.

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MEMES & BANTER

BEFORE YOU GO

Celebrity News:  Netflix's 'Love Is Blind' Season 6 captivates audiences with drama, soaring to the top spot in streaming charts, fueled by social media buzz.

Music:  With February coming to a close, Afrobeats Fresh Picks delivers new hits from rising talents like Ayra Starr, Black Sherif, and Boy Spyce, alongside bangers from Young Jonn, Joeboy, and Adekunle Gold. Keep an eye out for upcoming releases as the year unfolds with promising tunes from Rowlene, YKB, Logos Olori, and Crayon.

Business: Bitcoin surged past $63,000, marking its highest level since the 2021 bull market peak. The rally aligns with significant inflows into U.S.-traded spot ETFs, accumulating over 22,000 bitcoins in two days. Anticipation builds for the upcoming bitcoin halving in April, historically correlated with robust gains due to reduced new bitcoin issuance.

Tech:  Apple discontinues its decade-long electric car project, 'Project Titan,' redirecting many employees to its artificial intelligence division. This move coincides with a shift in focus as electric vehicle sales lag, while AI gains momentum, positioning Apple to compete with industry leaders like Microsoft and Google.

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