Career Choice: Am I Living Within My Means??? Briona Myles Future Budget Project June 1, 2011

My Career Choice The budget project is about some of the things that we have to pay for as adults one day. For example; cars, homes, and other expenses. Not only do you have to get a job and a car, but you have to go to college first to be able to get your dream job. It’s good to learn about bills and other expenses before you are an adult. I would like to become a Vet because of my interest in animals.

Veterinarians The average salary of an Veterinarian is between $85,000 - $105,738 per year. Salary is how much you get paid per year in your career. This will determine on the things that you can afford through life. You should focus on this important decisions in life, which are; earning your college degree, car, and a home.

Salaries of Veterinarians Small animals, exclusively $64,744 Large animals, exclusively 62,424 Small animals, predominantly 61,753 Mixed animals 58,522 Large animals, predominantly 57,745 Equine (horses) 41,636  www.bls.gov/oco/ocos076.htm

Responsibilities of a Veterinarians Veterinarians should be able to get along with their owners and love animals. Graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and a State license are required; admission to a veterinary school is competitive. Job opportunities should be excellent. About 80 percent of veterinarians work in private practice. http://www.k9korralobediencetrainingcenter.com/dog-training-blog/tag/find-vet/     

2nd Career Options Pastry Chef http://www.stillpro.com/ace_of_cakes.html

Responsibilities of a Pastry Chef Chefs, head cooks, and food preparation and serving supervisors oversee the daily food service operation of a restaurant or other food service establishment. Chefs handle food related concerns, and providing leadership to other Chefs. Chefs are also the most skilled cooks in the kitchen and use their creativity and knowledge of food to develop and prepare recipes.

Salaries of Pastry Chefs Pastry chefs make about According to a 2008 StarChefs.com Salary Survey, pastry chefs made an average of $46,228 in 2008.   Experienced pastry chefs can make between $35,000 and $100,000 a year.  http://www.stillpro.com/ace_of_cakes.html

3rd Career Choice Fashion Designer http://thefamedress.com/get-your-highest-fashion-designer-salary/

Responsibilities of a Fashion Designer Fashion Designers help create the billions of dresses, suits, shoes, and other clothing and accessories purchased every year by consumers. Designers study fashion trends, sketch designs of clothing, accessories, and select colors. The design process from initial design concept to final production takes between 18 and 24 months. Almost as important as a formal education, fashion designers must have a knack for sensing what is stylish and beautiful in clothing and accessories. However, it is also necessary for fashion designers to hold an associate or bachelor's degree in fashion design or a related field in order to understand about fabrics, sketching and the business side of the industry. Even though computer programs have made it possible for fashion designers to quickly produce samples of their fashion creation, sketching remains highly important for the industry. Excellent communications and people skills; Computer literate; strong EXCEL spreadsheet skills; one to three years' experience in a retail environment. Experience using computer software programs to design products; Skills to research retail markets for current trends to apply to designs. http://diplomaguide.com/articles/Fashion_Designer_Career_Overview.html

Salaries of a Fashion Designer http://thefamedress.com/get-your-highest-fashion-designer-salary/

Mortgage Payment Listed for $299,000 4486 Del Sol Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34243 – Listed for $299,000 $299,000 @ 20% Down Payment = $59,000 $240,000 @ 5% interest rate = $12,000 $252,000 with a 30 year mortgage = $8,400 $8,400 divided in 12 months = $700 per month mortgage payment

Car Payment Pre-owned (used) 2002 Aston Martin Vantage Priced at $17,898 17,898 sale price with $2,000 Down Payment = $15,898 15,898 @ 48 months = $331.21 6.99% = $380.68 per month car payment

Thank You Briona Myles