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Starting a job

This guide is for you if you're starting your first job, changing jobs or returning to work, perhaps after having children or a long illness.

It will help you focus on what you need to do to:

  • prepare for starting work – sorting out a few things now will help you in the long run;
  • make your salary go further – budgeting is a simple way to get the most of your money;
  • plan for retirement – this may seem a long time away but the sooner you start the better.

Step 1: Take stock

If you're starting your first job, changing jobs or returning to work, here are some steps you'll need to take so that you can be prepared for your first day.

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Step 2: Take action

From the day you pick up your first payslip through to the day you retire, here are some of the important things you'll need to be aware of.

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