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Work and Money

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by Billi Fitzsimons

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What My Salary Gets Me: A 36-year-old who lost her job due to COVID and is now on JobSeeker.

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What My Salary Gets Me: A 24-year-old affected by COVID-19, unemployed and living back at home.

The missing piece in the discussion about equality for women.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 32-year-old tradie on $75,000 a year, who's paying off debt.

5 easy changes to make if your household expenses have gone up this year.

"You’re not moving fast enough." The glaring problem with hustle culture.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 41-year-old talent acquisition specialist on $112,000 a year.

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"It still upsets me to this day." 6 women on how a bad boss affected their work life.

Billi Fitzsimons

Billi Fitzsimons

"Shame and rejection": I'm one of many middle-aged women dealing with blatant ageism at work.

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Talita saw a gap in the women's evening wear market and took advantage of the opportunity.

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What My Salary Gets Me: A 36-year-old who lost her job due to COVID and is now on JobSeeker.

We have three $100 gift vouchers up for grabs. You just need to fill out our survey.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 24-year-old affected by COVID-19, unemployed and living back at home.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 32-year-old tradie on $75,000 a year, who's paying off debt.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 41-year-old talent acquisition specialist on $112,000 a year.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 30-year-old on $65,000, living with two housemates.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 30-year-old on $46,800 a year, whose salary more than halved since COVID-19.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 47-year-old on $46,000 a year, with two teenage sons and a mortgage.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 32-year-old media worker on $95,000 a year.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 30-year-old on $70,000, living with her partner and kids.

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What My Salary Gets Me: A 31-year-old mum of one working part-time on $37,825 a year.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 24-year-old on $85,000, living in regional Victoria.

What My Salary Gets Me: A single 35-year-old whose income has halved due to COVID-19.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 35-year-old on $65,000, living in Sydney with her husband and mum.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 33-year-old on $85,000 a year, looking to buy a second property.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 39-year-old on $163,500, living with her friend and their kids.

Before you even think about buying your first home, there are 6 questions you need to ask.

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'Regular small investments and conscious decisions.' How Sharon turned $20 into $100,000.

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"I started studying with 4 kids under 12." How Lan changed her career at 41.

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What My Salary Gets Me: A 30-year-old on $65,000, living with two housemates.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 30-year-old on $46,800 a year, whose salary more than halved since COVID-19.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 47-year-old on $46,000 a year, with two teenage sons and a mortgage.

"I was very hurt." While running their business together, Lindy Klim split from her husband.

'I'm a small business owner. I'm begging you to stop asking for free stuff.'

What My Salary Gets Me: A 32-year-old media worker on $95,000 a year.

"It makes you super laser-focused." How becoming a mother has changed how Laura Byrne works.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 30-year-old on $70,000, living with her partner and kids.

“You need to have equal amounts of rage and desire.” How comedian George McEncroe became an entrepreneur.

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'It took ages.' How Keira's small business secured a spot in one of Australia's biggest retailers.

"I was so tired of job hunting": How 3 women found their dream roles on the 'hidden job market.'

What My Salary Gets Me: A 31-year-old mum of one working part-time on $37,825 a year.

One night in 2017, Samantha crashed her car. On the way to hospital, her ambulance crashed too.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 24-year-old on $85,000, living in regional Victoria.

'Within minutes, an orgy began.' For book research, Sally Hepworth attended a swingers party.

"I've never looked back." 6 women share how they made the biggest career change of their lives.

What My Salary Gets Me: A single 35-year-old whose income has halved due to COVID-19.

“I kept pitching myself.” How at 20 years old, Flex Mami transformed herself into a brand.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 35-year-old on $65,000, living in Sydney with her husband and mum.

How Australian entrepreneur Poppy King revolutionised the beauty industry not once but twice.

"Feeling like it was petty to ask for a pay rise": 32 women share their biggest career regret.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 33-year-old on $85,000 a year, looking to buy a second property.

Teagan Kaye was earning just $200 a week. After 24 hours on OnlyFans, she made $2,000.

Jessica Staveley

What My Salary Gets Me: A 39-year-old on $163,500, living with her friend and their kids.

Before you even think about buying your first home, there are 6 questions you need to ask.

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'I lost my job because of COVID-19. Here are 5 things I wish people hadn't said to me.'

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'A uni professor gave me the worst career advice of my life: "Your hair is unprofessional."'

‘We had 50 dogs and extreme fire danger.’ How a pet company coped through fires and COVID-19.

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