$55k salary in Fort Lauderdale

$55k in Fort Lauderdale,FL

How is the $55k salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

I recently moved to USA after being selected for the diversity visa and now i’m a permanent resident.

For 3 months i’ve been working at target for $15/h and 3 days a week schedule, it is only paying my rent and i’m using my savings for the groceries etc. i’m living in a room alone and paying $1200-no kitchen.

I am thinking about buying a car and starting to do food delivery with apps since i want flexibility in my job. This new job offer in Fort Lauderdale sounds stable but not flexible, and also aligns with my education since i studied engineering in maritime transportation and management.

Doing delivery sounds flexible but not stable.

Any opinion or help would be appreciated!!