Okay. What Does That Leave Me?

Panel 1: On the phone, Maven: “Eight weeks at twenty hours would be $2,560 before tax.”

Panel 2: Her 8-week estimate: $16 × 20 hours × 8 weeks = $2,560; tax set-aside −$300; transport −$160; summer expenses −$600; possible savings $1,500. Confirm hours and shared car.

Panel 3: Maven: “That could cover my $500 school contribution and leave a cushion. If the hours and the ride work.”

Panel 4: Max: “The flyer would be during my paid shifts. Same rate. No extra income. But I could get practice without spending $1,200.”

Panel 5: Max’s journal, What each option gives me: Course $1,200—practice and feedback; work project—client revisions, same pay. Circled: Check time for Friday proof.

Panel 6: Split panel. Maven: “Paid job first to check. The car is still a question.” Max: “Work project first to check. I still need a time plan.”