I applied for a job in a nursing home to be a dietary aide. Anyways, I got an interview for tomorrow. Now this may be he start of a new life for me. I been in the nursing home setting for 2 years now as a volunteer. The thing is what should I do if I get the job, budget wise?
I never had to create a budget for myself. But if I get this job I can start buying my own items without having to borrow my parents money still ( I am 21 years old and my dad still doesn't like me leaving the house with no money so when he hears I have nothing he will give me something and I feel terrible), buy my own food, save for an apartment, buy my own metrocards, etc.
I would like to save up for an apartment. I will be okay with an studio apartment. I would also have to apply for a credit card since you need a credit score to get an apartment. I have to buy unlimited metrocards then since I do not drive, but driving is cheaper in NYC anyways( unlimited metrocards are $112 a month but I can go on the buses/train as many times as I want a month, plus I will be using public transportation almost every day since I would work, get to school, and go home. the bus/train fare is $2.50 for 1 ride on a regular metrocard) Then, I would have to buy furniture for the apartment (unless the apartment comes with furniture because I saw a listing that said the apartment came with furniture in one post on a website a few weeks ago)
Thanks for your help. I know I am super late into getting a job (21 years old) but when I was younger I kept applying and nobody called me back :/
I never had to create a budget for myself. But if I get this job I can start buying my own items without having to borrow my parents money still ( I am 21 years old and my dad still doesn't like me leaving the house with no money so when he hears I have nothing he will give me something and I feel terrible), buy my own food, save for an apartment, buy my own metrocards, etc.
I would like to save up for an apartment. I will be okay with an studio apartment. I would also have to apply for a credit card since you need a credit score to get an apartment. I have to buy unlimited metrocards then since I do not drive, but driving is cheaper in NYC anyways( unlimited metrocards are $112 a month but I can go on the buses/train as many times as I want a month, plus I will be using public transportation almost every day since I would work, get to school, and go home. the bus/train fare is $2.50 for 1 ride on a regular metrocard) Then, I would have to buy furniture for the apartment (unless the apartment comes with furniture because I saw a listing that said the apartment came with furniture in one post on a website a few weeks ago)
Thanks for your help. I know I am super late into getting a job (21 years old) but when I was younger I kept applying and nobody called me back :/
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