About Me
Hello! I am IB. I like to listen to music and play video games with my friends. One of my goals are that I want to graduate high school. Another goal is that I want a high paying job that I actually have an actual interest in.
My Lifestyle & Career Alignment Research:
I plan to live in Los Angeles, California, USA in a 2 Room 2 Bathroom Apartment, which I would rent. I’ll drive an 2022 Infiniti Q60, I will pay the Insurance (180-280$), Fuel (205-280$), Monthly Payment (389-$812) per month. Utilities (electric, water, internet) will cost around 150$ to 280$ combined per month, Groceries $350, and Health insurance about $488. I’ll spend on entertainment ($200 per month). I will set aside 400$ monthly.
Estimated Costs:
Estimated Monthly Cost: $5,813
Estimated Annual Cost: $69,756
Required Gross Annual Salary (with cushion): $87,195
Career Options & Alignment:
HVAC Tech $59,810 Trade school or apprenticeship. Repair skills, technical knowledge, tool use Hands-on work and problem-solving
Electrician $61,391 High school diploma + 4–5 year apprenticeship program. Circuit knowledge, safety compliance, critical thinking, diagnostics
Plumber $62,970 4–5 year apprenticeship; state licensing required. Pipefitting, Blueprint analysis, System design
Flooring Installation $50,118 High school diploma; informal on-the-job training or brief apprenticeship. Pattern layout, math/measurement, physical stamina, detail orientation.
Top Career Choice:
HVAC Technician is my current top choice because the mechanical and electrical systems has always intrigued me and it’s benefits are very good. This job connects to my lifestyle goals since it provides a lot of money to fund these lifestyle goals like entertainment and the other stuff I will need. The skills from this course would help me succeed because the technical skills connect directly to HVAC systems and the collaboration and project management skills from teams prepares me for this job aswell.