I work in a variety of different positions within the entertainment/theatre industry all backstage.

As for how much companies decide to pay, it really depends on the company.

As a result, I end up ordering a ton of delivery or going out for almost every meal.

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I shockingly feel pretty comfortable with my current financial situation.

Like most things in my life, my schedule is highly variable!

I’ll typically get up around 8:30 to get ready and get some breakfast before heading into the theatre.

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Luckily, for my department, this only takes about half an hour.

Most nights, Im in a hotel room in whatever city we are in!

I am currently single, mainly because long distance is hard.

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Im so wildly thankful that I have a lot of support from my family.

However, in other ways, I do feel behind, especially when it comes to romance and relationships.

I feel like social media can have a large influence on our perception of personal success.

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There’s a lot of potential on the horizon, and it’s exciting.

In the next few years, ideally, I’ll be on a longer-term touring contract.

There’s a lot of potential on the horizon, and it’s exciting.

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The image shows the word "Money" spelled out using letters cut from various magazines, placed on a crumpled paper background

Receipt titled "Jenna's Weekly Expenses" shows total expenses of $532.00, with costs for food, rent, car, travel, student loans, and retirement

A hand holding a swirled, deep-fried pastry on a piece of brown paper, partially over a bedspread

Take-out bag labeled "order 54, take-out, Jenna" with instructions "BUZZ DELIVERY: leave at door."

One-dollar bill with the handwritten message: "OUR PARENTS WERE IMPACTED BY CAPITALISM." Buttons, thread, and a needle are near the bill

Daily to-do list made with letters cut from magazines, arranged on a crumpled paper background

A handwritten to-do list on an orange sticky note titled "Jenna To-Do" with a schedule including breakfast, theatre activities, and bedtime; "10am Load In" noted

Buzz Theater ticket for "Sunday, June 21, 2024, 7:30 PM." Ticket admits one person named Jenna

A person is knitting with purple yarn while sitting on an airplane. They have knitting needles and a red measuring tape in their lap

Cut-out letters on crumpled paper spell "relationship" in a ransom-note style

A red envelope addressed to "You, Chicago, Illinois" and from "Jenna (probably on a bus)," with a U.S. postage stamp

The image features the words "Changes & Challenges" spelled out with letters cut from different magazines and newspapers on a crumpled paper background

A large suitcase with a Chicago travel tag, a red backpack labeled "JENNA," and a United States passport

A cat lies on a stage with a theater audience section in the background. The caption reads "Michigan 2024."

Text reading "Community" created with letters cut out from various magazines and newspapers, arranged on a textured background

Text on crumpled paper background: "Do you feel like you're 'Not where you're supposed to be?'"

A "Save the Date" card with floral wreath design, partially inserted into a green envelope. The name "Jenna" is written at the top of the card

CD case with handwritten text on tape: "Songs That Help Jenna Get Through Life."

CD with handwritten tracklist