<prompt> Human: I have a solid, salaried job that makes up the majority of my income. My second job, however, varies from 7-30 hours a week. How should I include this in my income and budgeting calculations?  <response>: Its all up to your personal preference. Heres a few ideas:1. Budget only based on your salaried job and put all of your second jobs income toward a goal, e.g. savings account, retirement fund, vacation fund, etc.2. Budget based on the average income you receive from your second job, and never spend more than that average every month. Keep the extra as surplus to make up for a period where you get paid less.3. Budget only the minimum from your second job. Put the extra in savings.4. As umbc010 suggested, budget this months income for next months expenses.None of these ways is right or wrong - it all depends on your goals and financial situation. 