Costs of Moving
What is the average cost of rent in California?
800-1000
What is the minimum wage in CA?
12 (places with less than 10 employees)
13 (places with more than 10 employees)
What degrees can you earn?
A.A. degree (community college)
Technical degree (vocational college/community college)
Bachelors degree (4 year university)
Masters degree (2+ yrs after 4 year university)
Roommates or no roommates?
Cost is lower with roommates, safety, socialization
What are things you need to buy to move out?
Furniture, clothes, down payment, transportation, first and last month rent, fees, etc
What is average tax in CA?
Around 30% of income (apprx)
Cost of a degree?
Scholarships (variable amounts)
Community college (50+ per unit)
University (30,000 + per yr)
Make your own schedule (work/school) = time management
How much should your rent be?
Apprx 1/3 of your salary
How many jobs do people hold at a time?
1-3 jobs on avg
Science, Math, Language, Health, Automotive, Specialized, etc.
Lease?
Moving out requires a commitment to leasing an apartment/space
How much do groceries cost on average?
100-200 per week (on avg)
Degree vs no Degree jobs
Degree = higher paying, generally office/less labor jobs
No Degree = limit to upward mobility, more likely to be labor
Finding a location
How close to work/family/friends, safety of area, cost of living, etc
How much does gas cost per week on average?
avg 50 per wk
Salary vs hourly jobs?
Some jobs will pay you cash (non taxable), some will offer salary (set pay, variable hours), some will be hourly (paid set amount per hour)
Questions?
Done (: