Tuesday, February 3, 2009
It all comes back to money...
The FCI (French Culinary Institute), in NYC, which I would love to attend still costs about $35k. This would be a problem for me. I'm getting the same deal that my brothers got from my parents, 3 months of rent post graduation, then that's it. Of course, being a student isn't condusive to earning lots of money. I currently don't even have a part time job (though I am searching). Like I mentioned earlier, I've estimated (generously) about $17k for me to get to New York and have 3 months to find a job (most likely plural). The plan was to save up enough money and then go to the FCI. Assuming I need $1000/mo for rent and utilities for a room in an apartment, and $200/mo for food, I would need to get two jobs at $7.50/hr for 60 hours/week to barely squeak by. That means no saving up for FCI. And supposing I somehow managed to get the money for the tuition, the 9 month course takes 3 days a week, during which time I wouldn't be able to work enough to make rent. So basically, I've got to find some way to save up a LOT of money between now and New York, and finish my degree with good grades at the same time. But, I did manage to go through miles of red tape (from the government, no less) in two weeks to go to Field Training last summer. If I really want to do it, I'm going to find a way. I'm going to find a way...
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Where are you planning on living in New York City for only $1000/month?
I've been checking Craigslist in NYC (and I suppose the surrounding areas), and have found rooms in apartments for as low as $650/mo. Many are around $800/mo, plus utilities. I'm sure there are a lot of places that are more expensive, but I'm a single guy in pretty good shape. I've had hand to hand combat training, and used to live in Oakland, CA. "Dangerous" areas are only dangerous if you're an idiot, and they might be cheaper than you think. I'm looking to keep my options open.
...And please sign a name, even if I don't know you. I'm looking to start a dialogue about this.
Also, New York is expensive to eat in. You need to find a place with a kitchen, cuz from what I've seen in NYC- a lot of people just eat out.
I'll come visit though
-Phill
Of course I'll need a kitchen. I'd live in a place that's just a kitchen and a bathroom if I had space for the bed.
I think you need to read Anthony Bourdain's "Kitchen Confidential". PS do you still have me "The Game" book?
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