Ask HN: What skills $100/hour - $200k/year

To give some context - I'm a computer engineer with 10 years of total experience, but not all in coding. Have done coding(5 years - java) config. management + sys. admin(3 year), mid management (2 years).

I think I've become a nomad, with not one skill very sharp. I love to code and want to get back to it full time.

I just chalked up a plan, but I will have to stay at my present position for 2 more years. After that I calculated I'll need a 200k/year job in the south east (think that makes 400k/year in the west).

What skills should I learn and sharpen in these 2 years which will get me that pay scale ?

1st love python, second love Javascript. But I can pick up anything and run with it mad.

If coding can't get me that, what type of consulting can I do which gets paid that much.

I have the startup route, but I specifically want to know about the job skills.

Thanks.

Unfortunately, it's not so easy as to say "I want $x per year with this wide skill set, what should I do?"

If you love Python and Javascript, that leads me to believe that you're into nice looking scripts and web development. Have you looked into Django?

I'm not really sure what to tell you other than do what you love, and hone your skills. If you can become specialized in a specific area of coding, even better.

It's not a piece of cake to go out and earn $200k/year, but with determination and a sharp mind it is definitely possible. Unfortunately, nothing HN can tell you will really move that a long.

Good luck!

I'm personally sharpening my tools for "big data" and "augmented reality" but it's a gamble, which is inevitable if you want to make the big bucks in this industry.

Big data = Cloud computing etc. ?