A job that pays around $119k a year +++? 🤔


Hello Reader,

Not long ago, I was talking with a woman who was feeling stuck.

She’d left her job after a toxic boss, was freelancing on the side, and scrolling job boards during naptime—hoping to find something that felt stable and fulfilling.

“I think I want to try project management,” she said.
“But I’m not sure I’m qualified.”

So I asked her a simple question:
"Are you the one people turn to when they need things organized, followed up on, or finally finished?"

She laughed.
“Always.”

And there it was.

What she didn’t know—and what so many others don’t either—is that you can step into project management without a fancy title, certification, or 10 years of experience.

In fact, according to Glassdoor, project managers can earn anywhere from $70,000 to $119,000 a year—even at entry and mid-level roles.



The opportunities are real. The demand is growing. But most people don’t know how to begin.

What you do need is a roadmap.

Something to help you translate what you already do well into what hiring managers are actually looking for.

Because, if I were to be completely honest, being a PM changed my life. Not just financially.

The role opens a lot of doors.

You can work in almost any industry. You can go remote. You can freelance.

You can finally stop feeling underpaid and under-recognized for how much you’re already doing.

That’s why I created the Project Manager’s Toolkit.
For the people like her (someone you know, and maybe someone like you) who’ve always been the one holding it all together—but haven’t had the words, strategy, or confidence to claim the role.

It’s just $7.
No fluff. Just a practical, actionable guide to help you start.


Rooting for you.

—Donna Franklin West

The Virtual PM

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