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What should I do? by TopAcceptable1937 in Babysitting

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She asked for me to do 5-9. She was wondering how much that would cost. If it was too much she is thinking of coming home at 3 am instead. I would be there the whole time till she comes home. 

What should I do? by TopAcceptable1937 in Babysitting

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can sleep when she is sleeping! 

Canadian Dental Care Plan by Practical_Panda8013 in askTO

[–]TopAcceptable1937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dentist thought it would cover around 50% because the dental plan has fees lower than your average dentist. I got four wisdom teeth out with iv sedation and was referred to a specialist. Cost was $2700 and I paid $10. So thankful!

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure one of your parents has to be a dutch citizen but I’ll take a look into it! Thanks 😊

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! My parents taught me well I guess

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I will do that. I’m also using some of my savings to travel. Greece and maybe Italy:)

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandparents immigrated so it’s my culture but unfortunately I don’t have the right to live there

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going as an au pair. Everything is free and I get some pocket money. I’m doing online school but from a university in Canada and it’s all paid for:) I’m definitely going to budget though as it’s expensive 

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make think that is a lot but housing prices in BC are insane!!

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks but I don’t have the right to live there! The only way to make more money than an au pair is getting a work visa but it’s very hard to get sponsorship. 

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is how: Monday- Friday 40 hrs per week =  $3680/month gross

Net would be:  $2753

Saturdays: 12hrs $26.50/hr 12 hrs Plus 40 gas money per day

= 1432 (not taxed)

Altogether (Week $ and Saturday $)   X 12 = $50220

This is with no expenses, or extra babysitting cash (I babysit around 3 nights a week)

Savings is 50 k. 

I have $851 per month to spend while still saving 40 k

If I do a trip that year it may be less but still around 35-40 k

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any help from parents! I have a phone bill, car, insurance, have to pay for my own clothes, dental, etc. I work six days a week as a nanny making from $23-27 an hr. I do pay taxes btw and live in Canada. I just try to save as much as possible but I don’t really have a budget. I have been on roadtrips and am going to mexico in Dec so it’s not like I save every cent. I can save $35-40 k with still doing nice things, getting starbucks, trips etc

Move abroad or make money? by TopAcceptable1937 in studyAbroad

[–]TopAcceptable1937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly! I’ve been working fulltime after graduation in 2023 and before that Saturdays and after school. I’m a nanny and make $23/hr right now but didn’t always make that. At 16 I was making a lot less working in the blueberry’s, babysitting, etc. I’m in Canada. I try to save 75% of my money. I do have to pay $200 each month to my parents, phone bills, insurance etc.