[jselysianeagle]

> Tactically switching industries midway through my career led me to significantly higher comp longer term (several multiples).

Out of curiosity, which industry did you switch from (and to)?

[tcbawo]

I worked in telecom for a number of years. After years of outsourcing and cost cutting, I left and took a job at a company that might be considered fintech now. This coincided with the early days of electronic trading. This led to a software career in finance, which was an unanticipated but lucrative career turn.

[philomath_mn]

I've had a similar experience transitioning from defense to fintech. The work is interesting and I found non-dog-eat-dog companies that still pay very well.

[keplerdos]

Would you mind recommending a few companies from your experience? May look into that path myself.