How do some people make so much money?

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answer:People that can afford $10,000 a month on a nice apartment in NYC, where are they working? Usually in finance; investment banks, hedge funds, etc. Or they are the director-level of some type of company. There are certain professions in media and fashion where people can make that kind of money. How to get those type of jobs? MBA (in finance, at least) + work your way up + toot your own horn + create something/have a great idea + networking with influential people.

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