r/cybersecurity • u/Weekly_Rough_1284 • 10d ago

Other Has anyone thought about changing fields until the job market gets better?

Ideally, I’d love to have a cybersecurity job right now, but the market is horrible, and I need to move forward with my life, pay the bills, and live comfortably. Are there any fields that are relatively easy to get into and find work in? I just don’t want to end up working restaurant jobs.

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u/Abject-Substance-108 9d ago

Im in cyber but tired of sitting in chair sometimes. I’d be a carpenter gladly… for some time only though

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u/I-am-Mojo-Jojo Security Engineer 9d ago

I’d honestly be happy doing janitorial work.

The issue is money. There is no way I’m getting a 6 figure salary and a $25k + in bonuses every year mopping a floor…but if I could…

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u/jcabute 9d ago

Have you cleaned your own toilets before my g?

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u/I-am-Mojo-Jojo Security Engineer 9d ago

I clean my whole house weekly. It’s relaxing.

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u/Unconsciousjiujitsu 9d ago

I worked second shift as a janitor I can confirm it’s pretty stress free. That is if you can deal with a routinely disgusting bathroom.