Herr Doktor
I need a change. I need something to look forward to. I need something to work on. I've been applying for new jobs, I've been granted a fair amount of interviews. No luck. I thought now might be the time for me to start a new relationship. Also, no luck. I've got a few gigs on the books, which is always a good thing, but with the economy as shitty as it is, I'm bleeding money and living paycheck to paycheck more than I ever have before. Me no likey.
So, I've decided to look into DMA programs. I never really thought of myself as a teacher, since I don't particularly LOVE teaching. But if the right college job came along, and I was able to perform, and teach, maybe start a new program or take on an administrative head position at a conservatory, I could deal with that. Also, call me doctor.
I've started to research some programs, to see what the possibility is of me obtaining my DMA for little to no cost. I've heard a lot of good things about McGill, in Montreal, so I did some digging, wrote some emails, and of course now I've convinced myself that I have to move to Montreal and study at McGill. Just kidding. Kind of. Anyway, I've started researching apartments and the cost of living in Montreal, as one is wont to do, and I'll tell ya- I nearly started bawling. Let me share a few statistics:
(keep in mind, these are just averages. It's surely not like this EVERYwhere in Montreal)
Average cost of a 2 bedroom apartment in Montreal (in 2007): $647
Monthly public transport pass: $65
The taxes are a little high, (16% for income and 15% for federal), but let's not forget about a little thing called Public Health Care.
Now, just for shits 'n giggles, let's compare Montreal to Toronto, since Toronto is more NYC-like than Montreal.
T-ro:
Annual Amount
Food: $8,035
Shelter: $17,771
Household Operation: $3,586
Personal Income Taxes: $20,105
M-real:
Food: $6,988
Shelter: $10,605
Household Operation: $2,459
Personal Income Taxes: $13,123
How do ya like that?
Guess I should start practicing.
So, I've decided to look into DMA programs. I never really thought of myself as a teacher, since I don't particularly LOVE teaching. But if the right college job came along, and I was able to perform, and teach, maybe start a new program or take on an administrative head position at a conservatory, I could deal with that. Also, call me doctor.
I've started to research some programs, to see what the possibility is of me obtaining my DMA for little to no cost. I've heard a lot of good things about McGill, in Montreal, so I did some digging, wrote some emails, and of course now I've convinced myself that I have to move to Montreal and study at McGill. Just kidding. Kind of. Anyway, I've started researching apartments and the cost of living in Montreal, as one is wont to do, and I'll tell ya- I nearly started bawling. Let me share a few statistics:
(keep in mind, these are just averages. It's surely not like this EVERYwhere in Montreal)
Average cost of a 2 bedroom apartment in Montreal (in 2007): $647
Monthly public transport pass: $65
The taxes are a little high, (16% for income and 15% for federal), but let's not forget about a little thing called Public Health Care.
Now, just for shits 'n giggles, let's compare Montreal to Toronto, since Toronto is more NYC-like than Montreal.
T-ro:
Annual Amount
Food: $8,035
Shelter: $17,771
Household Operation: $3,586
Personal Income Taxes: $20,105
M-real:
Food: $6,988
Shelter: $10,605
Household Operation: $2,459
Personal Income Taxes: $13,123
How do ya like that?
Guess I should start practicing.
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