Being a Child Psychologist
By: Jami Firkins
What do they do?
Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and human behavior by watching, interpreting, and recording how people relate to other people and their environments that they encounter.
What are the working conditions?
Some psychologists work on their own, working with patients or researching. Others work as part of a healthcare team, Talking with physicians and social workers or in school settings, working with students, teachers, parents, and other educators. Those in private practice often work evenings and weekends to accommodate client's needs.
what do you have to do to be a psychologist?
To be a psychologist you typically need a doctoral degree and/or A specialist degree in psychology, but a master's degree will work for some positions. Practicing Psychologists also need a license or certification.
the yearly salary for a psychologist
On average the yearly salary for a psychologist is right around $69,280. But you can make more depending on your years of experience.
Breaking down the taxes
- Federal Withholding Tax: $1,051.31
- Social Security Tax: $357.99
- Medicare Tax: $83.72
- Iowa Tax (State Tax): $285.10
My Apartment
My Apartment is located at 100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246.
My monthly rent is $699.00 and my yearly rent comes to $8,388.00. The apartment has 2beds, 2baths, and is 813 square feet. Because it has two bedrooms I can either use that room for storage or keep it a bedroom so friends can stay over if they want.
Hawk Ridge
This is the view from the road.
The Pool
Hawk Ridge has its own pool/hot tub that is welcome to all residents.
The Bedroom
This is the lay out inside the bedroom area.
My Monthly Expenses
- Rent: $699.00
- Water bill: $35.00
- Power bill: $90.00
- Food: $200.00
- Phone/cell phone: $80.00
- Cable/internet cost: $150.00
- Entertainment: $200.00
What I Am Left With
After the month is done and I have paid for my all my expenses I will be left with $2,541.88. And if I save all that extra money I will have $30,502.56 in a years time.