20 Somethings- Then & Now

MUMS AND THEIR 20 SOMETHING DAUGHTERS- THEN & NOW

Daughter Dionne Moskow, 26, and mum Karyn, 51.

Dionne Moskow, 26, director of Polkadot PR
HOW EASY WAS IT FOR YOU TO GET A JOB STARTING OUT?
I was fairly lucky to find a job once I graduated from university. However, I think that this is because throughout my studies I did plenty of work experience, so I had a fair understanding of where I wanted to work.
YOUR FIRST SALARY?
My first real job salary was $28,000 but I negotiated to get it to $30,000 a year, including super.
MOST IMPORTANT THING IN YOUR LIFE?
My family (including my fiance), my business, Polkadot PR, and my friendships. I work equally hard at maintaining them all!
THOUGHTS ON MARRIAGE?
Bring it on - I'm engaged and get married in February 2009.

Karyn Moskow, 51, retiree
HOW EASY WAS IT for you TO GET A JOB STARTING OUT?
I didn't find it hard as I worked as a secretary in the morning (having learned to type at school) and taught dancing in the afternoons.
YOUR FIRST SALARY?
I earned $140 a month working half days as a secretary, and $150 a month teaching dancing four days a week.

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MOST IMPORTANT THING IN YOUR LIFE THEN?
My relationship with my husband, and friends.
YOUR THOUGHTS ON MARRIAGE THEN?
I got married when I was 20! It didn't seem young at the time.

Daughter Minka Rosario, 24 and mum Carmela, 48*

Minka Rosario, 24, Journalist
HOW EASY WAS IT FOR YOU TO GET A JOB WHEN STARTING OUT?
I was fortunate because I happened to know somebody in the media industry, who helped me get my foot in the door.
FIRST SALARY?
It was a sobering experience - $28,000. (Secretly, I was expecting to earn at least $40,000.) After all, I'd just spent the last four years slogging it out at uni.
MOST IMPORTANT THING IN YOUR LIFE?
My family and friends. However, career comes in a close second!
YOUR THOUGHTS ON MARRIAGE? The reality is I'll probably never get married and I'll probably never have kids, but that's OK. I don't feel marriage is the 'be all and end all'.

Carmela Rosario, 48, Customer Service Operator
HOW EASY WAS IT FOR YOU TO GET A JOB STARTING OUT?
There were plenty of employment opportunities for anyone who had completed Year 12. There really wasn't a big focus on tertiary qualifications though, even for the academically gifted. My best friend blitzed her HSC and was told she could be anything in life, but instead she sat for a public service exam and went on to work for a call centre - she's still there today!

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