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title: Thinking About a Career in Real Estate? Advice from Cathy Richards
description: Thinking about a career change? Think about real estate. Cathy Richards was working part time in her brother's business earning a basic salary.
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# [Thinking About a Career in Real Estate? Advice from Cathy Richards](https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub/blog/thinking-about-a-career-in-real-estate)

 Written by [Jenna Fearnley // Place HQ](https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub/blog/author/jenna-fearnley-place-hq) | Jun 5, 2016 2:00:00 PM

Thinking about a career change? Think about real estate. Cathy Richards was working part time in her brother's business earning a basic salary. She wanted to earn enough to provide for her three children and give them opportunities every parent wants for their kids. What she achieved in less than nine years exceeded her wildest expectations. Watch Cathy's story and if it appeals, this could be your story! *Credit: With thanks to REIQ. *

 

 

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