Graduating from college this Saturday. Entry level marketing job offer with annual review.
2007-12-13 01:22:09 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
northern chicago
2007-12-13 01:29:07 · update #1
Depends on your location, if you are from a big city then no this salary won't be enough.
2007-12-13 01:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by drdennie2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as living BELOW your means and anyone who says they live on $6000 a YEAR is full of it.
$38,000 is a very good starting salary for anyone, but if you live in a larger city, you may have to get a roommate!
2014-04-28 02:29:10 · answer #2 · answered by kwandle42 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live.
It can be, yes, but not if you are going to live in the Metro area of a big city.
EDIT: In Northern Chicago, you will probably need a roomate to live comfortably, although you can certainly survive. A halfway decent studio will cost at least $1,000/month. You will be bringing in a little over $2,000/month after taxes.
Factor in electricity, gas, water/sewer/garbage, food, entertainment, and cable, and maybe a car payment, you will be cutting is close, but if you are disciplined, you can make it work. It all depends on your definition of 'comfortably'.
If you don't have a car payment, that certainly helps.
If Mom and Dad live close to the job, maybe move in with them for a few months and save some money.
2007-12-13 01:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by Stupid Flanders 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're just graduating you need experience. Take whatever sounds reasonable (take a weekend or evening job if you have to to make ends meet). It depends on what title you have and in which state you're living if it's a comfortable lifestyle. I know that one person earning $37,000 a year should never buy a house (they need to make a lot more and have down payment, etc. etc.). If you have anything extra invest in a Roth IRA, and buy stuff that you could barter, and having some cash around that is in a safe place but easily reachable is good. Keep your credit cards low.
2007-12-13 01:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a job that pays you in the upper $40's and beyond. Keep in mind the cost of living, your monthly expenses. To be a level that you want to live at a comfortable lifestyle - I would say go for above 40 but of course it depends on your skills and educational background - everything is weighed in when it comes to salary & depends on what you're looking for.... good luck!
2016-05-23 08:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is a good starting salary.
I must say, though, that anyone with real understanding of marketing would know the answer to that question, including the variations about location, preference of lifestyle and so on. Isn't that what marketing is all about?
How can you claim to know anything about marketing if you don't even know whether a particular salary is good for you?
2007-12-13 01:27:35 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew O 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2017-03-05 04:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by Berger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the job. The old story is its easier to get a job if you've got a job. That is a good starting income. Work there a while and get some experience. then later you can put your resume out there and work your way up!
2007-12-13 01:26:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends . were u live.
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2007-12-13 01:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in Mississippi yes, if you live in NY... No. if you have a car note and full coverage insurance and rent with utilities you will be able to live but not splurge on much. Look at the census for your area and it will tell you the medium cost of living for your area
2007-12-13 01:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by MrsMagee 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. After tax you will end up with like $30K, figure your rent, transportation, food, insurance for your city and that should tell you how comfortably you will be living.
2007-12-13 01:34:00 · answer #11 · answered by ninebadthings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋