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A Canberra public servant is struggling to comprehend the fact that his mate in Big 4 consulting isn’t exactly rolling in cash.
Ned Waters (27), a mid-level policy officer at the Department of Nation Building and Future Proofing always assumed his mate Shehan Christensen (28) was making bank.
This was until a few drinks on Friday night shattered that illusion.
Shehan, who finally made it to drinks at 9 pm after staying back to finish a client report, looked absolutely wrecked.
“At least you get paid overtime for this” Ned quipped.
“I don’t” Shehan sighed.
“Wait what?” Ned exclaimed.
Ned who had clocked off at exactly 4:32 pm that arvo was feeling much chirpier, in comparison.
“I thought you guys get paid well, surely you’ve cracked 6-figures”
“I haven’t, my salary is much lower and it INCLUDES super!” Shehan explained.
Ned who works from home whenever he feels like it and spends a solid few hours at the gym every lunchtime, stared at his friend in shock.
“So you’re telling me I only work 37.5 hours a week, get every second Friday off, have so much annual leave I don’t know what to do with it, practically can’t be fired…”
Shehan sighed. “Yeah, and I’m forced to use my annual leave over Christmas.”
“Well at least you guys get free coffee,” Ned chuckled.
“Oh hang on, I’m getting a work call” Shehan darted of.
As Ned watched his friend run off in haste, he leaned back in his chair, pondering what craft beer to order next.
He felt a renewed sense of satisfaction with his career.
