<prompt> Human: I am used to being a tipped employee. My first salaried check was for 1,211 bi-weekly and after bills, and one unfortunate night out partying, Im nearly broke. Before, I was able to go out and spend money a little friviously because I knew I would be making more the next day. Now I feel as though Im making LESS money, even though Im working 60 hours a week. I know, I need to buckle down and not have splurge nights like that. But even excusing that, I feel like 800 a month in taxes is far too much. Am I off base here?  <response>: This is how it is until they put you in a box. Have fun. 