My Money: 'I grew up in a privileged household - but I was out working from a young age'

"I’ve never earned a lot of money, so I’m always careful with it. But I was very broke in my early 20s..."

Maia Dunphy discusses her upbringing in a privileged household where a strong work ethic was instilled in her from a young age. Despite spending her early years earning her own money through various jobs, she experienced periods of financial struggle, particularly in her early 20s. Dunphy reflects on her freelance television career, highlighting the instability and lack of benefits it entails compared to salaried positions. She shares experiences of luxurious moments, like staying at The Dorchester, contrasting them with her financial realities.

Read at Irish Independent