Yea, COOL YOUR DAMN JETS and relax and have some fun. "Don't get stupid". Life is too short. It's not all about school and work. Congrats on getting a Prep School Slot. Find time to spend with your family and friends. I have absolutely no idea why you think you need a 40+ hour job to "HELP YOU WHEN YOU GET TO THE ACADEMY". You could go to the academy totally bone poor, and you could survive quite well. There are a lot of cadets who are doing it. As long as you have between $150-$200 to get you through BCT and until your pay is started, that's all you NEED. Yes, you might want more for EXTRA fun and stuff, but you don't need it. With room, board, books, clothes, etc... taken care of, you can live fine on the money they pay you. You do realize they PAY you to go to the academy. Anyway; my suggestion is to have some fun and enjoy your life. Working is good. Money is good. But get rid of that "+" sign after the 40hrs and spend some of that time with your family and friends.