Answer:
My rough monthly budget based on the average cost for the Fond du Lac area would be as follows:
Income:
-30 hours/week at $7.25/hr = $1087.50
-20 hours/week at $13/hr = $520
Total Income = $1607.50
Expenses:
-Rent/Mortgage: $600
-Food: $400
-Utilities: $200
-Phone(s): $50
-Car/Car Insurance: $200
Total Expenses = $1450
Difference = $157.50
Going through this process has made me realize how difficult it is to make ends meet when working two part-time jobs to support a family of four. It has also made me understand how important it is to budget carefully and think about what expenses are essential and which ones can be cut back on.
Now if my leg pain increases and I decide to quit my job, I would need to make some difficult decisions concerning my budget and lifestyle. I would need to find ways to cut back on my expenses, such as reducing my food budget, car expenses, and phone expenses. I would also need to look into other ways to make money such as taking on freelance work or finding another part-time job that pays better.