
From $90,000 to $400,000: How I skyrocketed my salary through a tech pivot
Jonea Gordon, a data-privacy program manager, shares her journey of transitioning from law to tech and growing her salary from $90,000 to over $400,000 in five years. She emphasizes that success in the tech industry is possible without a traditional tech background. Gordon advises starting in consulting, utilizing resources for salary information and networking, and confidently negotiating salary expectations. She encourages individuals to aim high and believe that achieving a salary of $300,000 or more per year is attainable with the right strategy.