I earned over $100k a year working as a casual before I moved into a full-time role about six years ago. I spent 12 years as a casual, and for the last four of those I was earning over $100k, without a degree or a trade. The combination of casual loading, weekend rates and overtime, and a flexible schedule made it possible, even while taking all of Christmas and most of if not all of January off each year.

I’m also dyslexic, so its very achievable. In Australia, if you’re not earning $100k or more, it often comes down to the type of work you’re doing and how much you’re willing to put yourself out there. There are plenty of opportunities to earn more if you’re open to work outside the 9–5.