‘Piece of meat’: Sad reason woman quit FIFO
A young Aussie who worked FIFO for five years has revealed the reality that made making big money “not worth it.”
Careers
Why $100,000 a year isn’t enough anymore
Making $100,000 a year used to be a kind of salary holy grail for a lot of Aussies, but the country’s cost-of-living crisis has changed that completely.
Dire warning for ‘stagnant’ Aussie jobs
The Australian economy is growing at its slowest rate since a sharp recession in the early 1990s and it’s particularly bad news for white-collar workers.
Industry risks collapse as cost crisis bites
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
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‘All about me!’: Black graduate snatches mic
A black college graduate’s mic drop moment has gone viral in a video showing her grabbing the microphone from a white educator.
Australia’s 10 most popular workplaces with perks
Aussies battling the cost of living are making a surprise career move as the most attractive places to work are revealed. See the list.
Gymnast makes killing after career change
A former gymnast is using social media to inspire others to pursue an uncanny six-figure career in a male-dominated industry.
Aussie firm ‘paying graduates $180,000’
While most people’s pay packets might not be keeping up with inflation, certain companies are still paying eye-watering salaries to graduates straight out of uni.
CEOs huge pay rises in inflation crisis
Top executives have had their pay increased much higher than the average Australian amid the cost of living crisis, a new report shows.
10 lowest-paid jobs that a barista’s wage can beat
The once-prestigious bachelor degree is no longer enough in Australia, with many graduates better off pouring coffees or pulling beers than pursuing a graduate role. See why.
‘National shame’: Major change for workers
Tough new regulations are set to be enforced in bid to stamp out the widespread exploitation of one group of workers.
‘Ideal’: Australia’s top job revealed
Demographer Bernard Salt has evaluated 1360 professions to find Australia’s best job – and prepare to be extremely surprised.
Sign Aussies’ wages could be about to rise
Welcome relief is on the way for Aussie workers, with promising data showing employers are planning on increasing their staff pay rates.
Aussie women smash record
Women’s participation in the workforce is at an all-time high, with a record number of women entering full-time work.
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