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Eight months later, and I have started in the off-broadway production of Sweeney Todd. It’s been a lot of fun, and I’m making a bit more money with a better, more stable job. I live in Manhattan, NY, NY. I rent a studio apartment in Midtown West.

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Six years later: I graduated from Elon University with a BFA in musical theatre. I just moved to New York City, and I’m currently working as a waiter at a local restaurant, and I’m making $50,000 a year. I am auditioning for a lot of shows. Thanks Elon for all of the connections!

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Living in NYC is great. I don’t have to own a car. I pay around $115 for a metro card a month, so in total, I pay around $140 a month for transportation

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I shop mostly at Publix. I pay about $400 a month in groceries

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I have a spouse and three children. Each child will cost about $250,000 over a lifetime. My wedding was lovely! It cost about $30,000, but it was a great day.

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Water and sewage costs $35.55 a month for my apartment. Electricity is about $100 a month. Internet is about $70 a month. Additionally, I pay $40 a month for my cell phone and data plan.

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Health Insurance is $4,283 a year or $357 a month

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I would like to have $600 a month of disposable income

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For the last part- take your income and subtract 20%. Then take that number and divide by 12. This number is your monthly take home. Next subtract the following numbers:
140- 140-1800-250-115-600-357-400=
This number is what is left for retirement or savings or whatever life throws your way. Reflect on what you learned doing this project. Is there anything you would change?

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I would try to find a higher paying job in order to have ample savings money. If that does not work out, I may have to move.