Too young?

[Faby]

I know I'm talking way ahead of time here, but here goes.

If I were in the possession of enough money to move out and sustain myself, should I leave? I'm 18.

Let's say I'd work a full-time job for a year or so, save up the cash, and then decide. I'd have enough for rent and food, and other misc costs (like interweb, electricity, etc).

What do? Most people I know only move out after they finish college, which for me would be like 25 (I'm aiming for both a master's degree and a PhD (if that's the equivalent in English, no idea though)). I'm not at all sure I can handle that much time with my family.

At the moment it seems a very frightening prospect, but I really want to do that.

[Negative]

As long as you have enough money, feel free to do it. Although you'd be missing out on whatever free stuff your family probably provides you with.

[~Mystery~]

I think if you work full time and still stay at home you will save even more money. The money that would have otherwise gone to your rent you could use to backpack and travel around in your free time.

Maybe your relations with your parent will be differn't too since you'll be at college and working you'll hardly see them that much anyway. the best thing to do is try to get the job part time and when you see your paychecks you'll get an idea of how you can use your money. to best suit your needs.

[Geeksta]

You might want to stay just for the free stuff your parents give, but otherwise I'd say move out.

[psychopath]

~Mystery~ Wrote:I think if you work full time and still stay at home you will save even more money. The money that would have otherwise gone to your rent you could use to backpack and travel around in your free time.

Ah this concept. Truth is, it makes more financial sense to live with your parents forever and ever, but do you WANT to? Will you ever grow as a person and mature in ways you never knew if you did that? What if your parents achieved immortality, would you be a mummy's boy for eternity?

But faby make no mistake, it's not easy at all, especially if you're working at a shitty job. And working while studying is very difficult. But it is possible. In my country it's easier than in america because in australia university is practically free and the government gives people lots of money.

Here is my ultimate wisdom, work and save alot of money, if you've never had a job before this will get you out into the real world, you will gain independence and learn why shit jobs are so shit, and why shit jobs aren't a long term solution. Once you have some financial independence you can think about moving out.

Also, try to get your parents support. For some weird reason my parents said they will give me financial support if I need it, and basically I have a backup solution so I wont end up homeless if I can't pay my bills.