chicky_pie said:
I'm talking about those who just started out when it comes to government jobs, silly.
haha ok. My mistake. I thought you meant ministers etc. Sorry.
And in response to whoever made this thread...
Mining in WA can have alot of financial benefits. My cousin works as a mining engineer in WA and he didn't tell me exactly what he earnt, but he said that when he started he was on 70k and now he's in six-figures (He's now 24). Except his personal/private life is not exactly enthralling living in WA near the mines, but that's just a sacrifice he had to make.
If mining doesn't interest you, then maybe investment banking (although there is alot of competition involved) or dentistry might be an option.
One of my teachers gave me the advice of: do what you enjoy, and do it well, and you will be much better off in the future. Sounds like good advice to me, so I'm going to give it to you.