If young women want to earn a lot of money, they should aim for a career in broking, asset management or investment banking. They just need to be aware that the bloke sitting opposite will probably be earning a lot more. Possibly double, possibly more than double.
Women who want a half-decent salary, but aren’t fussed about moving up the corporate ladder, could consider mining.
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Sally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
