‘Never realised’: Aussie worker’s revelation after landing $120,000 salary

A young Aussie has revealed the one thing she “never realised” when it came to work after receiving a whopping $50,000 pay bump.

A young Aussie who just landed a job with a six-figure salary has opened up about just how much of an impact the change has had her on her life.

In June, Melbourne local Olivia landed a new job creating content for schools and delivering financial literacy workshops to senior students.

It comes with great benefits, including flexible hours and a whopping eight weeks of holidays.

The role also comes with a $120,000 salary, which is a $50,000 jump from her previous role.

The 30 year old, who has a strong online following that she uses to educate other young people online about money and investing, recently opened up about her new job on her TikTok page, Her Money’s Worth.

“I am getting paid the most amount of money I have ever been paid,” she said.

“Work is good but not stressful. It is challenging, enjoyable, related to finance.

“I am loving it and I am just wondering, is this how everyone else is feeling out there and I just never realised that it could be this good?”

Olivia’s question instantly struck a chord with people online, with people agreeing that having a job you enjoy and bringing in a comfortable salary at the same time has a huge impact on your daily life.

“Welcome to the club! People don’t believe me when I say I genuinely love my job and a bonus that it pays well,” one person wrote.

“It’s crazy how many people I meet that don’t like their jobs! Work life balance is the key thing I think,” another said

One added that they “feel the same”, noting that six months ago they were “miserable” and “in the worst job ever”.

Speaking to news.com.au, Olivia revealed that in her previous role in marketing she was earning $70,000 and working a four-day week. She also previously worked in teaching.

Olivia already has plans for how to use her new six-figure income.

“It will make a significant difference in my life with me being able to put away much more now to invest regularly and to begin saving for my second property,” she said.

Olivia has a strong online following that she uses to educate other young people online about money and investing. Picture: Supplied

Not only is her new job enjoyable, but it aligns perfectly with her passion of educating young people about how to be better with their money.

Olivia is one of the few Australian finance content creators who is licensed to give general financial advice.

“Followers who have been with me since the beginning of my journey online would be familiar with my career journey and how I have been trying to pivot into different career path after being unhappy in teaching,” the 30-year-old said.

“When I said I never realised it could be this good, I meant I was actually surprised to have landed in a job that aligns with my mission, has amazing perks and that offers me a good work life balance. I think it’s the thing that lot’s of people are looking for.”

Last year, Australians revealed exactly how much money they would need to earn in order to consider themselves “rich”.

More than 50,000 people participated in news.com.au’s Great Aussie Debate survey in 2023, with one of the questions asking what salary you need to earn to be considered rich in Australia in 2023.

It turns out that figure is anything over $250,000 – or an average of $303,000.

More than 55 per cent of the people surveyed chose this option, with 19.6 per cent choosing an income between $200,000 and $250,000 and 15.9 per cent saying between $150,000 and $200,000.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics figures for May 2024, the average full-time wage is now sitting at $1923.40 a week, which equates to about $100,000 a year, before tax.

Originally published as ‘Never realised’: Aussie worker’s revelation after landing $120,000 salary