<prompt> Human: Im 36. I work in the oil industry, up in Alaska in the Arctic. Im a Team Lead at a billion dollar facility. Its a good job and it pays pretty well at 157k before bonus. But I guess I wonder if this is it? Does this kind of experience even translate to somewhere else? Could I ever expect to make more money than I do now? Currently only have two associates of applied science.Im scared to think about leaving the company. Going on 12 years experience with this company an oil major but I feel like I have more to offer than this job requires and the company politics are getting in the way. I suppose I should just be happy but for some reason I wonder if it would be possible to get a better job, one where I can make a bigger difference and yes, make more money.  <response>: Making a salary of 157k is a very respectable number, while you might focus on the suggestion of other positions, furthering your education, and developing new skills, Id suggest a different route.What about increasing your earnings with passive income sources. For example you could look into various investment options ranging from vanguard index funds to rental property. You could also look into monetizing a current hobby, if you are handy with cars possibly that could bring additional income, if you like to do repair work then rental property could be interesting. The great thing about this is that as a former hobby it can be both interesting and a long term income option after you leave your current job. 