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Old 02-01-2019, 02:39 PM
 
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Hi all,

I am currently a student and found a year-long internship in Boca that pays $19,000 a year. I am curious as to how feasible it would be to live here on this budget. It appears that the avg studio is around ~1300; does this match your experience? I am not really into the beach, and truly would just move here for the internship, so proximity to the beach and related areas is irrelevant to me. Any help would be appreciated. I am willing to commute from nearby towns if it is more affordable, but just wasn't sure if that is an option (as nearby towns seem expensive as well).
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Old 02-01-2019, 03:09 PM
 
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Unfortunately, if that’d be your only income, it’s not enough.
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Old 02-01-2019, 03:13 PM
 
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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You'd most definitely have to get a second job. Even that studio eats up the majority of your stipend.
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Old 02-01-2019, 03:51 PM
 
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IF the internship would make a huge impact on your future career, it might be worth taking a second job to pull it off.
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Old 02-01-2019, 06:33 PM
 
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You have to start somewhere, so I would suggest as cfbs2691 said if it's important don't toss in the towel too quickly. Can your contact for the internship help your search? Is a roommate an option ? You'll be making 1500 a month to gain needed experience so a PT Job, which there are lots to be had could make it work. Just Don't sacrifice your safety to live in a dangerous area...
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Old 02-02-2019, 08:50 AM
 
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You ought to be able to find a roommate/houseshare situation for $500-$700 which will leave you still on a pretty tight budget if you have car payments/student loans. Look to the north and west of Boca - Boynton Beach/Lake Worth - which are within a 1/2 commute. Most "internships" are non-paying so if you actually HAVE an offer for work, then that is a great opportunity as it will give you a year of work experience on your resume. There are part time jobs available but not quite as easy to get as others might suggest - most are in retail and require flexible hours - which you will not have - except that you CAN work weekends - so that is a plus since many folks with children prefer not to work those hours. Be aware that any retail jobs will only pay about $9 an hour so plan accordingly.
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