So in your contract with the hospital, you have your set rate that you get paid and then you have a stipend for housing, food and transportation that is tax free.

My background was in pharma, transitioned to biotech start ups, moved into food technology and work as a Senior Program Manager.

I'm going to through in some food for thought. 

So, if you are in a lower-priced area, you are probably going to deal with this question on the devil you know vs don't.The higher up the food chain you go, the more options you have. 

But as long as food cost's money, Doctors, medicine, clothing, eye glasses, etc etc., yes happiness is directly regulated via ones amount of money, because all those things that bring happiness, cost MONEY. 

Food for thought. 

Charge for pest control monthlyCharge to inspect for trash properly disposed and food kept in glass container jars.Charge the max late fee for Virginia ( is 10%)Charge for whateverleave the rents with the 4% increase you stated.Give him five days to sign and respond."

I may get more aggressive as my savings account grows.Everyone here has given me plenty of food for thought and I thank you all.   

We have paid for airline tickets to additional motivational and "learning" seminars while having to pay for our own food and lodging.  

Yeah I know, 2 fast food joints it’s crazy, but however I feed my family that’s what I do.