Originally Posted by MaxMar

I live in a pretty high rent apartment in a fine area and the only possible way I can afford to live where I do is my lovely girlfriend splits the rent with me. I still pay $1000 a month and with my other bills and savings deposits I'm essentially living paycheck to paycheck.

IMO, you're going to want a roommate as an FO. CAs can do okay on their own, but as an FO you'll be happier with a roommate.