<prompt> Human: So Im thinking of taking a GAP year before going to college and working full time at my current job and living in an apartment. I was hoping that I could get a 800-1000 dollar per month nice apartment in Madison wi. However looking more into it I realized that I may not be able to afford it. Right now Im making 10.5, which I Kknow is definitely not enough. However I am very valuble to the company Im working for and I know if I asked for a raise in like July7 months from now that they would give me it as long as I stayed there full time. My question is how much is too much to ask for. I was hoping maybe Id be able to get a 5 dollar raise or like 4?. But Im not sure if thats reasonable. Any help?aajlso by full time I mean at least 35-45 hours per week.  <response>: Ask yourself why you want to take a gap year working at Panera. What does that accomplish. What are your goals.How much will you realistically be saving with your take home pay - rent - other expenses.You probably are going to need roommates to afford rent anything else at that wage. Lots of options for fun roommates in Madison. Craigslist is the place to look for downtown campus area stuff. 