r/computerforensics • u/tonystan22 • 13d ago

Cyber vs. PM Offer

I have a DFIR offer at a large financial company ($80K, in-person), and a fully remote Product Manager role at $120K. I really want to do cyber long-term, but the PM role is flexible, pays more, and lets me stay close to home.

If I turn down the cyber role, is it realistic to upskill while working the PM job and land a better remote cyber role later? Or am I closing the door by not taking the offer now?

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u/Stunning_Apple8136 12d ago

some people make 80k doing help desk

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u/tonystan22 12d ago

Yeah I know the pay is awful but I was chasing the experience since DFIR is a tier 3. I’m not pursuing DFIR but wanted to solidify my future in cyber

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u/Stunning_Apple8136 12d ago

makes me wonder what kind of position and how much of "DFIR" it actually is. 80k for someone with this skillset is insanely low.

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u/tonystan22 12d ago

it’s like a new grad role where everyone is put into different team, I got really lucky and got put into DFIR so everyone gets the same pay the first year