Reality series Married at First Sight is known for creating more train-wrecks than happy couples. But among the season 11 contestants, Bennett Kirschner and Amelia Fatsi were a bright spot. The couple largely avoided drama and spent most of their time getting to know their new partner. Amelia is currently doing her medical residency, meaning she is heading towards a prosperous career. That’s good news for the couple, as Bennett seems to have his heart set on artistic pursuits, which often don't pay well. He has also found a second career to help him reach his lofty financial goals.
Season 11 saw five couples paired, with three staying together so far, including Bennett and Amelia. So few Married at First Sight couples stay married, fans were already starting to doubt the experts during season 11. But even a broken clock is right twice a day, and Bennet and Amelia have put in the work to keep their marriage strong. They have dealt with living in different cities at times and Amelia’s busy work schedule while still building their relationship. Bennett has also taken a new job, which he hopes will bring him wealth. Here’s what we know about his jobs and his net worth.
Bennett is a lover of all things creative. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in playwriting from the University of New Orleans. He founded Intramural Theater, with is a theater group in New Orleans. On top of that, he is also part of a band called TV Pole Shine, which released their first album in 2021. All these jobs require him to be in New Orleans, but when Amelia had to move to Virginia for her residency, Bennett apparently started splitting his time, finding a second career in Virginia.
An avid environmentalist, Bennet is now happily working as an energy consultant, helping people learn about and choose solar panels. He is very excited about this new venture, explaining on Instagram that his job allows him “to save the planet, help people save money, and make vision boards! What could be better?!” He accompanied this with a picture of his vision board, which includes wanting to be very wealthy and being able to afford things like fancy haircuts.
Bennett's exact net worth isn’t known, but it isn’t assumed to be very high. In New Orleans, he lived in a tiny house, and it wasn’t one of the most luxurious tiny homes. Bennett’s tiny house didn’t even have a bathroom or kitchen. Contestants on Married at First Sight only get paid a small, daily stipend to cover basic expenses while filming, so appearing on the show probably didn’t add much to his bank account. He seems to be hoping being an energy consultant will greatly improve his finances. According to ZipRecruiter, the average national salary for an energy consultant is around $43,595 annually. Depending on how much he makes in commissions, he may be able to make more and perhaps achieve his dream board goals.
Bennett has managed to find jobs he is passionate about, from his theater work to his music to his work with solar energy. Even if he hasn’t made his fortune yet, he has at least been lucky in love, being part of one of the few Married at First Sight couples that choose to stay married. Amelia and Bennett have become viewers’ favorite couple from recent seasons and those fans are hoping they are able to make their marriage last, for richer or poorer.