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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Aussie stuns over $300-an-hour side hustle: 'It keeps me busy'
A teenager has revealed how he can make as much as $300-an-hour after turning his modest high school gig into a part-time job. A street interviewer from jobs app GetAhead approached university student Angus Healy as he was walking four dogs together in Brisbane at the start of the week. The 19-year-old told the interviewer he started walking dogs for cash in high school and continued doing it after graduating for a fee of $50-an-hour. He said he walked three 'packs' of dogs a day, with anywhere between one and six dogs per pack. 'It keeps me busy, which is good. I mean, walking along here each day, can't complain,' he said. Mr Healy was walking four dogs at the time, earning $200 in that hour alone. He said the most he had done was six dogs at the same time, worth $300. Mr Healy admitted the number of dogs he walked during the week could change across the day and the week. According to his numbers, he could pull in as much as $750-a-week, or $36,000 per year only walking just one dog in each of his sessions. If he walked a group of six dogs in those same sessions, he would net $216,000 each year. 'I love it, it's good,' Mr Healy said. 'But, I mean, it's like any business, you have expenses and stuff.' The amount of dogs he could walk each time depended on their nature. Mr Healy said he had to take more difficult animals on solo walks. He added he got into dog walking because his parents did not let him have one as a pet when he was younger. People starting out dog walking typically charge $20 to $25 per hour. More experienced walkers can charge more for their work, between $30 and $50. The job does not require any additional qualifications in Australia. Some social media users were impressed and said it was 'actually a lot of money'. 'Free money, how do I get in?' one joked. 'So smart,' another said. Others did not believe the 19-year-old could have many expenses. 'Expenses? Bro is just walking, hardly any expenses - fair play though!' one said. 'Insurance, petrol for the car, dog food, harnesses, leashes,' another viewer answered. One person said the trick to the job was 'getting the business' in the first place. 'People in Brisbane clearly have too much money,' another wrote.
Independent Singapore
22-05-2025
- General
- Independent Singapore
'Is this normal?': Student says she feels financially burdened by father who keeps asking for money
SINGAPORE: A full-time student has taken to social media to express her concerns about feeling financially burdened by her father, who frequently asks her for money despite knowing that she does not have a steady source of income. In a post on Reddit's 'Ask Singapore' forum on Tuesday (May 20), the student explained that her father, who is not working due to health issues, began borrowing money from her after she took on a part-time job. 'I did a [part-time job] for a while. That's why he started asking for money from me. At times, I told him I don't have money, but he gets angry, saying that I am 'gatekeeping' money,' she said. 'I'm also feeling a bit frustrated since he doesn't return the money he owes me sometimes.' She also mentioned that she has been covering all of her daily expenses on her own, as her parents have never given her an allowance. Seeking advice from other Reddit users, she asked, 'Is it normal for parents to ask for money? What should I do?' 'Focus on finishing your studies; don't let this affect you.' In the discussion thread, some users said it's not unusual for parents to ask their kids for money once in a while, but they felt it was unfair in this case since the student doesn't have a steady income and is still studying. One user said, 'Selfish parents. Inconsiderate and unreasonable to be asking money from someone who is still a student. This is the ultimate nightmare: boomers with no retirement plans. Honestly, if it were me, I would firmly say no and let him scold all he wants. 'Even if I'm working full time, parents should consider their kids' own futures and lives. I do not wish to be born just to serve my parents forever. I would only give what I am comfortable with, depending on the stage of my life.' Another commented, 'You are a full-time student; in most family situations, they will be providing support and seeing you through schooling life. So, I don't think it's normal.' Additionally, others suggested that she should talk to her dad and let him know that she's not in a position to keep lending him money. One wrote, 'Perhaps you could let him know that you don't have enough money for yourself and you can't lend it to him?' Another suggested, 'Open your wallet and show him no money? Keep a separate bank account with $25 left inside and show him.' A third added, 'Jiayou! We can't choose our parents, so you need to get used to managing your dad's requests. Focus on finishing your studies; don't let this affect you.' In other news, a frustrated man took to social media to share how his Singaporean father-in-law asked his wife and her brother to each give him S$100,000 'as a gesture of filial piety.' In his post on a local forum, the man explained that this surprising request came not long after the father-in-law underwent heart surgery. They had received an email from him asking if they could set up a conference call to talk about inheritance matters. Naturally, the couple grew concerned. Given the timing, they feared that something had gone wrong with the surgery or that he might be seriously unwell. Read more: Father demands S$200K 'filial piety' payment from his son and daughter for the 'sacrifices he had made raising them' Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
