Honestly, I’d make a list of questions and ask them to HR at the company you’re going to working for. They should at least be able to get some of your questions answered.

When you do get paid, review your pay stub. That will have the details of your pay. Gross pay = $23/hour times the number of hours worked in that pay period. Net pay = amount the check (or direct deposit) is for. This is gross pay minus any deductions Deductions would be taxes (federal, state, and possibly local), Medicare and social security, anything you have to pay towards medical benefits (if applicable)

Since you’ll be working in 2023, you would need to file taxes by April 15th, 2024. Your employer would provide you with a form, called a W-2 that lists out the totals of how much gross money you made, taxes you paid, and any contributions to Medicare and social security.

No you do not have to get a new license. In fact if you get a duplicate, you will likely have to carry around a second form of ID to get into bars and maybe buy alcohol in certain places.

Why not rent there for a bit and see if you like it? Buying a house is a big commitment.

Have you hung out in Manayunk? Do you like what the neighborhood has to offer?

Life is as fun as you make it.