There will be a time when you must leave the

comforts of your parents home and head out on

your own.
Like a young eagle that has been nurtured by his
mother for the first few years of its life, but must
eventually leave the security of his nest to survive
on his own. Well, you ARE that eagle!
This project is designed to consider the real life
economic challenges that exist when young adults
decide to live on their own. Whether you are
headed to college, or entering your career, you
need to be aware of the economic realities you will
encounter in the real world.
There will be different
parts to this project
that requires
dedication
from both partners. So
be sure to pick the right
mate!!!
Marriage is an adventure, like going
to war.
Marriage is like a phone call in the
night; first the ring, and then you
wake up.
Love is blind, marriage is the
eye-opener.
Marriage is a relationship in which one
is always right and the other is the
husband.
Words of Wisdom
WEDDING DAY DISASTER
WEDDING DAY BLOOPERS
WALKING DOWN THE
AISLE
WEDDING VOWS
STEP 1.
Research 3 jobs that pertains to your education
level by completing Part One: Finding a Job
worksheet.
DUE: THURS. April 10th
NO PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES,
NO MILITARY!!!
STEP 2.
Miss Dang will select of the three jobs youve
researched from the worksheet. That will be yoru
job for the project.
STEP 3.
Go job hunting! Find three places that are hiring.
CALIFORNIA only. Stay close to your spouse!!!
Here are a few websites you can use to find out
who is hiring:
careerbuilder.com
ocjobs.com
monster.com
simplyhired.com
jobs.com
indeed.com
edjoin.org (education)
findtherightjob.com
healthcallings.com (health)
STEP 4.
Once youve found your 3 hiring places, email the
links of the job posting to
(DEADLINE: FRIDAY 4/25)
***The following information must be included on
the links:
SUBJECT LINE
Format your email like below.
Step 5.
After youve email Miss Dang the THREE
companies that are hiring your position, she will
decide where you will be working.
Create a professional resume,
SPECIFICALLY designed FOR THIS
PROJECT.
***College degree students, research
schools that offer degrees for your
profession. Must be reliable
information!!!
What goes on
a resume???
Time to look for a place for you and your spouse to
live in.
***IMPORTANT: rent should be about 30% of your
combined monthly income.
Calculate your combined monthly income (after tax)
to determine what you can afford.
Step 1. Using the internet, you will search potential
places to live. Use any of these websites:
forrent.com
rent.com
apartmentguide.com
apartments.com
apartmentfinder.com
rentals.com
orangecountypropertymanagement.com
ocregister.com/sections/realestate/rentals/
ochouserentals.com
Step 2. Once youve found 3 places that fits your
income, email them to Miss Dang.
*SUBJECT LINE: Residence for (your names) -
Combined monthly income after taxes
place 1, floor plan - web link
place 2, floor plan - web link
place 3, floor plan - web link
Now that you have a job and a place to live, you will
need to furnish your new place.
Based on the spouse with the highest education level,
you are allowed the following amount to spend.
$4,000.00 - Master Degree
$3,000.00 - Bachelor Degree
$2,000.00 - HS Diploma
$1,000.00 - HS Dropout
Using the internet, spend the money
Miss Dang gave you to furnish the
following 3 rooms:
Living room
Dining room
Bedroom
Time to load up your place with necessary essentials.
STEP 1: Create a spreadsheet for the following
items:
1. Paper Towels or Napkins
2. Toilet Papers
3. Laundry Detergent
4. Bleach
5. Dish or Dishwasher Soap
6. Toilet Cleaner
7. Glass Cleaner
8. Hair Styling Products
9. Shampoo & Conditioner
10. Deodorant
11. Toothbrushes
12. Toothpaste
13. Bath Soap/Body Wash
14. Face Wash
15. Lotion
**3 additional hygiene items
Essential Items Brand Store Name Item Size Quantity Price Item Total
Subtotal
Tax (8%)
Total Cost of All Essentials
Time to load up your fridge with food. You will buy
supply of food.
Grocery Item Brand and/or Item
Size
Store Name Quantity Price Item Total
Subtotal
Tax (8%)
Total Cost of All Groceries
P
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Complete the monthly budget worksheet. Include
income from both of your jobs (after tax) and all
monthly expenses including real life situation that
you drew in class.
Interview an adult (family member, friends, staff,
ect.) that has experienced the trials and
tribulations of moving out on their own at a young
age.

Include your marriage certificate and type up the

questionnaire from both spouses.
Type a 2-page reflection essay about what you
experienced in this Real World Marriage Project.
Include details about the 10 parts of this project
and all aspects of living on your own.
EACH SPOUSE NEEDS ONE!!!
Required Format: (I will NOT grade if you dont
follow this format)
2 FULL pages (minimum)
12' Times New Roman font
double spaced
1' margin
Start with a STRONG introduction and end with a concise
conclusion. Use these questions to guide your essay:
What job and residence did choose?
How did your work experience affect your income
potential?
What was the biggest challenge in finding a place to
live? Why?
What was the biggest monthly expense? was it what
you expected?
Are groceries really that expensive? (you buy your
groceries 2-3 times a month)
What costs were unanticipated?
Given your work experience, is moving out on your own
at 18 a reality?
What real life skills did you learn while completing this
project?
What was the most challenging part in this project?
Why?
Cover Page
(10 points)
Your cover page must include:
1. Project title
2. Names
3. Wedding picture
***To receive full credit, your cover must have
a wedding album design.
Part title
2 Pictures!!! (1 of your
companys logo, 1 of a
person in your profession)
Your Name
Description of your job
Qualifications and/or
education Requirements
Salary/hours
Location
ONE PER SPOUSE
Part 1 Employment
In order to receive full credit,
your resume must look
PROFESSIONAL. Include:
The address of your
residence
The information from your
employment as your
experience
The education that was given
to you
ONE PER SPOUSE
Part 2 Resume
Part Title
# of bedrooms &
bathrooms
Square footage (size of
your place)
Monthly rent & any other
fees (security deposit, HOA,
1st & last month rent)
Address
Floor plans
Pictures!!!
Part 3 Residence
Part Title
Arrange the furnitures by
room (Living room, dining
room, bedroom)
Picture, price, store for
each purchase
Subtotal, tax and total
Part 4 Furniture
Macy's $1,095.00
Target
$799.99
Bassett $499.50
Ikea $129.00
Part Title
Create a spreadsheet of all your
required & optional purchases.
Include:
Name of essential item
Brand
Store
Item Size
Quantity
Price
Subtotal, tax and total
Part 5 Essentials
Part Title
Separate items into different grocery
categories (i.e. produce, deli, etc.)
Create a spreadsheet of all your
required & optional purchases.
Include:
Name grocery item
Store
Brand (if applicable)
Item Size
Quantity
Price
Subtotal, tax and total
Part 6 Fridge
Part Title
Must include Real Life Situation
(FATE)
Part 7 Monthly Budget
Part Title
ONE PER SPOUSE
Part 8 Adult Survey
Part Title (on Questionnaire)
Both spouses must answer
questionnaire.
Part 9 Marriage
Certificate/
Questionnaire
Part Title
2 FULL pages (minimum)
12' Times New Roman font
double spaced
1' margin
ONE PER SPOUSE
Part 10 Reflection
Essay