<prompt> Human: EEK!I need help figuring out how to figure out my costssalary requirements... and Im kind of short on time. The call is at 2:30 EST on 12122015. I live in NYC and its a virtual position for a start-up tech company in New Mexico. I previously worked with them representing a client in a project manager capacity, and they liked my work so much they are now offering me a job- client facing project management role. Im not a math whiz, which is where I hope a fellow redditor can help. Self Employment tax is 15.3 and I should be saving 12 a year for retirement. My rentutilities is 1500, health insurance 500, student loans 300, disability insurance estimate 100?, groceries 200, miscellaneoustransportationentertainment, etc. 200. I would have startup costs of getting a desk, extra monitor, printer, etc. for a home office 600?. I also would definitely need a gym membership if Im sitting in my apartment every day 100. Am I missing anything? I obviously would also want to save money and not just live bare bones. Also, how many vacationsick days should I request?What does all of this add up to?! Please help!Edit Its a one year contract, with a check cut every two weeks with the assumption of 160 hours a month - Update: CEO called and asked about gaps in employment school health emergency and asked for my 5 year plan as they see the position growing into a W-2, management position and will send an offer to me by tomorrow afternoon.  <response>: Shoot high. Very high. Calculate a number and then add 10k. 