Work History / Work History No. 7: 40 and earning $210k after surviving 15 years in public accounting “I opted to leave public accounting for a less all-consuming role.” By Alicia Adamczyk / 30 Sep 2026
Work History / Work History No. 6: A 34-year-old health systems worker earning $90k without a college degree “Networking and earning additional medical certifications have helped me advance my career and gain valuable experience.” By Alicia Adamczyk / 22 Jul 2026
Work History / Work History No. 5: A creative director earning $210,000 in New York City ‘Taking my first big salary bump ended up being a nightmare.’ By Alicia Adamczyk / 10 Jun 2026
Work History / Work History No. 4: A 40-year-old data scientist who was ‘overemployed’ during the pandemic Her first job paid $28k; her current job pays $230k. By Alicia Adamczyk / 6 May 2026
Work History / Work History No. 3: A 33-year-old remote tech worker who left teaching due to burnout ‘Before, I was a teacher; now, I am a person who happens to work in tech.’ By Alicia Adamczyk / 18 Mar 2026
Work History / Work History No. 2: A 51-year-old publishing sales analyst who prioritized family over career She never earned more than $48,000. By Alicia Adamczyk / 18 Feb 2026
Career / Work History No. 1: A comms leader earning $250k a year who got laid off while pregnant This is Work History, The Purse's new series detailing women’s salary and career trajectories. By Alicia Adamczyk / 27 Jan 2026
