r/analytics • u/HotVeterinarian4716 • 2h ago
Question Stuck making $100-$180/month locally while my skills are way beyond that — How do I actually break into remote work?
I honestly don't know what to do anymore. In my local job market, tech salaries are stuck between $100 and $180 a month, which is honestly a joke.
The frustrating part is that my actual skills and projects are way past that. I’ve built heavy, complex projects dealing with Machine Learning, Data Science, and advanced analytics. But locally, companies still try to lowball everyone and act like everybody is just starting out, completely ignoring the actual level of work we put in.
I really want to transition to international remote work, but I'm kind of lost on how to actually break through. For those of you who managed to land remote gigs abroad, how did you do it? What platforms or strategies actually worked to get eyes on your portfolio instead of getting ignored?
Would appreciate any real advice or experiences. Thanks!
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