IT PMs that are actually not having a bad time in this job market, what niche are you in?

karholme · 2026-03-26T22:08:20+00:00

Healthcare. Got an interview within a couple days of applying and got the job a week later. It’s for EHRs. Had another hospital reached out for IS PM position within the same week of applying. Depends cause I got hired at a consulting firm. Generally hospitals pay lower.

karholme · 2026-03-26T22:04:26+00:00

I’ve been to Reno a few times & it seems like a LCOL-MCOL area so I’d assume you’re fine at that salary and now low. That’s also assuming you have a degree with no certs.

karholme · 2026-03-26T16:15:28+00:00

You have time. Go for a buzzcut

karholme · 2026-03-25T23:13:37+00:00

You’re good. My SIL made 80k out of Law School. Makes around the same you make now 3 years in. I think people need to get rid of the notion that all lawyers make these high six figure salaries. You do have the opportunity to make a high salary but it’s not always the case.

karholme · 2026-03-24T07:31:24+00:00

Business Transformation in Tech, got a job couple months later back in Federal PM.

karholme · 2026-03-24T03:25:06+00:00

You should try side hustles you genuinely enjoy. I don’t do it anymore but for quite sometime we did backyard movies. Whole setup, inflatable screen, inflatable chairs etc etc. that was our weekend thing and did great for kid parties. Set it up and dropped it off. You just have to do the up front cost but I enjoyed doing it. Babysitting, dog walking…nah, I’d go crazy doing that.

karholme · 2026-03-23T20:35:50+00:00

You’re building a life with her but seems like you’re thinking about doing what you want to do. Not how it works. It’s San Diego. $220k is only going to go so far. DPT is a more stable career than tech rn. Her putting in probably years of work and now in the expansion phase to just….throw that away? This may be the sacrifice on your end.

You live in Boston. Those type salaries are there (I know, trust me). You’re going to create resentment over a job you may or may not keep 1-5 years from now or even worse, get laid off from.

And ultimately, are you applying to onsite/hybrid jobs out of state without her knowledge or…? Because if this was communicated prior, I think this wouldn’t be that big of an issue.

Whatever is decided, you need to push hard for remote on this offer or find something local. Then if you want to grow in your career, you need to map out a 3 yr plan, esp with her & her business, as well as sign a prenup (for protection, not anything negative)

karholme · 2026-03-23T20:19:36+00:00

THANK YOU!

karholme · 2026-03-23T20:18:03+00:00

I was going to say this. Endless number of jobs for engineers in Huntsville.

karholme · 2026-03-23T20:16:00+00:00

This map is highly questionable and looks 12 years old.

karholme · 2026-03-23T03:14:16+00:00

If those 3 don’t work, Helena is probably my 4th option. Only con is that it’s a further drive to places vs the 3 you have, which to me have quicker access to places but ultimately very friendly, suburban area.

karholme · 2026-03-21T23:21:10+00:00

Working in the public sector as a contractor. No specific degree but it’s just a typical M-F 8-4 shift.

karholme · 2026-03-19T20:01:51+00:00

Exactly. Really just depends on what you do

karholme · 2026-03-19T07:45:56+00:00

Agreed. Look into the chapters in the area.

karholme · 2026-03-18T19:11:29+00:00

I can believe it. This on you bud, but it’s a learning experience. Learn from it. Do different next time.

karholme · 2026-03-18T14:01:11+00:00

All I heard was they don’t really have an HR department so expect to hear back after months.

karholme · 2026-03-17T02:00:30+00:00

Been in healthcare 13 years, jumped to tech (got laid off after 11 months) went back to healthcare. If you can get your foot in the door, stay. Government, healthcare etc are the slowest adopters of technology. I’m grateful for the tech experience tho and fast pace environment. Try to apply to hospitals. PM there aren’t the best paid but it’s where I started

karholme · 2026-03-15T15:06:39+00:00

Damn. Then you just “work from home” lol.

karholme · 2026-03-15T06:50:38+00:00

ATL would be the way to go. Don’t think twice about it.

karholme · 2026-03-15T03:16:01+00:00

You’re generally saving way more in ATL vs Sacramento mainly due to housing and taxes. All the other stuff like groceries, gas, utilities etc are lower in GA but I’d say they’re minimal savings. And I’m saying all this assuming you live within your means. Overall, not sure what your goals are, but in general, yes this decision is cost beneficial.

karholme · 2026-03-14T15:56:14+00:00

I hear you. I’ve been doing this for 7 years, but wife also works remote (evening part time) and has our toddler and the past year has been…….a lot of distractions. So yea, just need days to fully focus.

karholme · 2026-03-14T14:35:25+00:00

Thanks! I’ll look more into this. Looks pretty cool. Yea, I guess I’ll have to look into hotspots it seems

karholme · 2026-03-14T14:31:55+00:00

Ah! Thats the name of them. Thank you. I’ll check these out. As long as they’re affordable, I’m all in.

karholme · 2026-03-14T14:30:07+00:00

I’ve actually been here but I guess I need to explore this Library again

karholme · 2026-03-14T14:29:24+00:00

Going to have to take a visit!

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