thinking of changing jobs
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| Sat, 12-31-2005 - 1:27pm |
I've finally gotten back on my feet after my divorce, and am ready to completely start my life over. I'm moving out of the one-bedroom crackerbox apartment I had to rent, and into a 2 BR townhouse with a basement for my cats. And I've hated my job for a while, so I'm ready to move on. The thing is, for what I do, I made good money, and am having a difficult time finding anything that pays what I'm making. (I'm basically a receptionist, and I make $13/hr, whereas most similar jobs in this city make $10/hr). I really really hate my job, but I'm wondering if the money is a tradeoff, if I'm to have the kind of life I need to have? I'll list my expenses below, and you can tell me if you think I'd be OK if I took a lower paying job or not...
$640 Rent (new place, includes water)
$50 Electric budget
$50 Gas budget
$45 Cable
$70 Cell phone, home phone (have to have it for Internet), and Internet
$100 Car Payment (and into savings for repairs after it's paid off)
$45 Car Insurance-liability only
$40 Contacts (have really bad eyes, disposables are $20/pair for 2 weeks wear!)
$25 Cat supplies (I have 3 cats!)
$65 Fuel
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$1130
Then I base my groceries/makeup/entertainment/savings/clothing/gifts, etc. needs on whatever's left over, depending on my salary. So on my $13/hr, that leaves $370/mth for all these things. Do you think I could afford to take a lower paying job, based on this small amount of left over money?
I'm starting to think that my sanity may depend on it, but I'm scared...

Hmm - I'm thinking it will be really, really tight.
All my best,
Danni