Financial Audit Dropping Out Of School To Become An Actor Making $0
Jun 7, 2023
Camden Kump, an aspiring actor from Colorado, shares his unique journey juggling part-time retail and Spider-Man birthday gigs while pursuing his dreams. He reveals the challenges of surviving on just $1,000 a month and the risks of dropping out of college. Conversations touch on financial habits, such as not setting aside money for taxes and frequent overdrafts. Camden's passion for acting faces scrutiny as he balances his dreams with the reality of job security, exploring backup career paths while considering the daunting odds of success.
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Spider-Man Gig Pays The Bills
- Camden introduces himself as a 20-year-old aspiring actor who dresses as Spider-Man for birthday parties to earn income.
- He reports charging $75/hour and typically books three to four gigs monthly, making that a core income source.
Rent Eating Most Income
- Caleb calculates Camden's monthly income and highlights that $600 rent consumes 60% of his ~$1,000 monthly earnings.
- He implies Camden must either increase income or reduce housing costs to avoid financial strain.
Stopped Saving For Taxes
- Camden stopped setting aside tax money when he went on-demand, planning to pull from savings during tax season instead.
- He says he used to set taxes aside while working two jobs but paused to fully pursue acting.