From alpaca yoga retreats to psychic readings and taxidermied kangaroos, Australian office workers are footing the bill for some truly bizarre job-related expenses, and it’s costing them thousands.

New research reveals that nearly three-quarters of Aussies are spending up to $5000 annually on work-related costs, with some shelling out as much as $20,000 just to do their jobs.

The most affected sectors include financial services and IT, where out-of-pocket expenses are soaring, according to statistics from global payments platform Airwallex.

“At a time when the cost of living is already front of mind for Australians, asking employees to cover work costs upfront only adds to the pressure,” Airwallex executive Matt Patterson told The Nightly.

“From flights and client dinners to essential

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