Yep. You read right.
I am working full-time until for a month and a half.
My gross income after this contract is done, will be $30,000.
I figured out the general numbers, and I’ll net after expenses and taxes, about $20,000 give or take a couple thousand.
Am going to try to live and travel on the cheap (sandwiches to work, the whole shebang).
It’s a lot of money, but if I don’t work for the rest of the year, it’ll just be enough to cover my personal expenses this year.
I just hope the contract gets extended.
Yay for not going into the red this month! Mama’s rollin’ in some dough to replenish the accounts!
More details to come in the February end of month roundup.
Oh yeah.. if I am not around so much, it’s because I am internet-less, and trying to stay professional during work; meaning I am not going to be on Twitter or doing anything online until I get back in my hotel room at night or on the weekends.
The most I’ll do, is check my personal email.
It’s just not professional when they’re contracting me for something else.
Plus, I think they can see what I send and sign into on the internet.
Wouldn’t want to out myself after so long. :\
I’ll miss everyone during the week…. *sigh* .. I’ve gotten so used to being on Twitter, it’ll be hard to break away.
- I love my job
- Am working through some things right now…
- The Keg, Valentine’s Day and Working on Contract
- March 2010 Budget Roundup
- All right. I’m off for my little trip in the sun.
Josie
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 1:29 PM:
Congrat's on the contract!!! I think it's soooo awesome that this contract could provide you with enough money for the rest of the year! Wow, that's a place I would love to get to.
You're my new inspiration. I'll miss you on twitter!
Krystalatwork
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 8:58 AM:
Yay I am so happy for you! Where is your contract based out of??
Krystalatwork´s last blog ..Bought Olympic hockey tickets
Michelle
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 3:12 PM:
That's awesome!
Investing Newbie
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 5:03 PM:
Congrats on the contract. But your constant updates will be missed. Good luck with everything and I'll cross my fingers for that extension!
A Little Coffee
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 5:31 PM:
Congratulations! That's great news. And I didn't find it too hard to ditch Twitter… I had to stop when I started working for the Olympics, it was just too busy to deal with it, and I don't even miss it. Every once in awhile I'll log in and post something but honestly? Twitter kind of gets on my nerves now. We'll see how I feel about it when I am bored after the Olympics though.
The Asian Pear
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 5:50 PM:
Woot for you! I have to say though… Holy! It pays well to be a consultant. In hindsight, I should have went into business or technology instead of the arts. ~__~;
Art students don't get paid.
jean
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 6:12 PM:
congrats! i'm happy for you!!
Ciawy
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 6:30 PM:
just wanna say congratulations! your post assured me that i will find a job sooner than later.
Adam
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 2:48 PM:
Congrats! All the best to you!
Anny
on Feb 10th, 2010
@ 12:02 AM:
Congratulations – that is great news!
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:25 PM:
Thank you!
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:25 PM:
You will. It’s just a matter of time, and things are going to pick up. Good luck!
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:26 PM:
Thanks!
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:26 PM:
Thanks
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:26 PM:
Well to be fair, I lucked into this position. I went to b-school & chose technology as the best of both worlds, but this job was pure luck that I ended up loving it.
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:27 PM:
I’m not finding it hard to ditch Twitter either. It’s harder to ditch EMAIL!
Gah.. awful.
I don’t mind Twitter if I don’t follow so many people. I need to cut back — am getting overwhelmed
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:27 PM:
Hahah I’ll try and keep up
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:29 PM:
Ottawa
COME AND VISIT!
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 9th, 2010
@ 7:29 PM:
Thank you! But I must caution you that last year I didn’t work at all, so it’s a hit and miss — hence the tight money managing.
Shawanda
on Feb 10th, 2010
@ 11:36 AM:
Congratulations! I think it's great you're staying professional and focusing on the task you were hired for. It's so tempting to check blog comments and Twitter updates throughout the day.
Last Born Child
on Feb 10th, 2010
@ 11:37 AM:
Congrats on the contract! Here's to that extension
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CityGirl
on Feb 10th, 2010
@ 1:43 PM:
Wow! What do you DO that you can make 30k in 6 weeks? Sounds like a good gig, whatever it is. Congrats!
paranoidasteroid
on Feb 10th, 2010
@ 1:44 PM:
Yay! Congrats on getting the contract. I'm still amazed that you can make in 1.5 months what some people don't even earn in a year. Makes my fancy degrees seem useless.
Christine Simiriglia
on Feb 10th, 2010
@ 5:14 PM:
Super congratulations!!!! I hope it works out and gets extended and that you continue to love it… its important to love what you do. I'll miss the frequency of updates, but I'm sure I'll survive. I remember, long long ago, right around the time that you were born, that I was very much like you… enjoy your 20's.
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 10th, 2010
@ 6:08 PM:
I don’t take it for granted, that’s for sure.
I didn’t work for most of 2009, so there are years where I have no contracts whatsoever as well.
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Feb 10th, 2010
@ 6:09 PM:
I’m a freelancing consultant
Natasha
on Feb 11th, 2010
@ 12:52 AM:
Congrats on the new gig! I hope you get it extended too. I will miss out on your frequent blog posts but I'm so happy for you!
Bucksome Boomer
on Feb 11th, 2010
@ 2:02 AM:
Congratulations on the contract. I hope you enjoy the work (I guess for that money it doesn't matter, right?).
I wish I could tweet more during the day, but pesky work gets in the way…