I have always loved budgeting and finance work which influenced me to have my finances in order before leaving the house at the age of 18. In six years, I paid off a car, financed school with scholarships and cash, and worked 40-50 hours a week amongst three different jobs while earning at least 12 credit hours per semester which is considered full time. Number are within me. It is something that I obsess with regularly, however, I am not a penny pincher. I believe that cash is meant to be a powerful tool and if you have it, you have the right to spend it however you please or you can save it for that is your choice. I chose to pursue an MPA instead of an MBA because I understand financial peace and how far you can go with a balanced budget. Instead of pursuing money and projecting profits with an MBA, I want to prove that a city can receive very little money and still get by with small government. This might make more sense as to why I want to work as a city manager and why I chose to attend such a strong MPA program that is nationally recognised.
This internship has proven to me that the federal level is financially lost. There is absolutely no grip on the financial system and there are to many hands in the money bag. I have seen a city budget and I am excited to approach it with the mentality to finish each year with a surplus.
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