That's the minimum wage in New York City before taxes. Could someone actually live on that?
2007-08-16 08:20:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I don't actually work for minimum wage. I'm just trying to give awareness to people on why the minimum wage should be increased. They're already doing it in California.
2007-08-16 09:56:46 · update #1
You'd have to be creative, but a single person can pull it off.
It'd be harder for anyone with kids to do it.
Somoe other examples:
Housesitting, Live-in maids, Au Pairs,
2007-08-16 09:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by PersonalFreedom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, that's $255.00 a week before taxes. You can easily live on that if 1] You live in a card board box, 2] Rummage thru trash for food, 3] Have no need for more than 2 shirts and one pair of slacks, 4] Never do any thing entertaining. Have a great life.
2007-08-16 15:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where in the 5 boroughs do you live in first of all. I live in Manhattan and would not think that 13,000 dollars even after taxes is enough. Maybe you might work in the city but you might want to consider living outside of the city.
2007-08-16 15:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by Armani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe not in NY city but here in michigan yes still a struggle but not as much so. in ny city you probley get a cardboard box for that here at least you would be able to get a little bit more lol. May have few roaches in though. lol
2007-08-16 15:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by Krista S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually it depends where you live and what your expenses (don't forget food and gas for the car) - are for a month x 12( for a year) -that would tell you if you can live on that amount - and how much would be left over if an emergency arose would that kill your budget
2007-08-16 15:25:54 · answer #5 · answered by butch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a chance in hell. You'll be earning around 10k after taxes.. you will not be able to rent a box for $833 a month in NYC. Forget eating and everything else... its impossible.
2007-08-16 15:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I live on $12,331.20 a year (Social Security check). Of course, I live in New Haven, Indiana - not New York City. -RKO- 08/16/07
2007-08-16 15:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by -RKO- 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Live? Maybe with roomates and a very tight budget. Thrive is another thing.
2007-08-16 15:35:09 · answer #8 · answered by abaresque319 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. You need to calculate your monthly expenses: rent, utilities, gas, food, clothes, necessities...It's impossible. You'll definately need to get a second job with that income.
2007-08-16 15:25:55 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for a year?
2007-08-16 15:25:20 · answer #10 · answered by cookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋