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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:36 pm
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:34 am
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Well, I can't say I've really moved out of our house, but based from what I saw with my siblings, it was pretty, well, painful. I mean, my parents were supportive. They were old enough to support themselves, and they have the means to do it. But of course, a parent will always be a parent and it pains them to see their kid leaving their protection.
In my siblings' case, they all had talks with my parents, explaining the reason why they want to move out (like they want to try things out for themselves, etc.). Oh and, be prepared to try and have your parents dissuade you from what you want because they just might do that. They'll tell you all the reasons why you shouldn't move out. In which case you have to put your foot down on your stand. So I guess it's okay to have that kind of talk with them when you're absolutely 100% sure that you're ready to stand on your own two feet. Because the moment they see that you're hesitant, they'll pounce on it like hungry tigers.
But I do think it also depends on the culture of where you're living. I got those experiences because it's not really a custom here to leave your parent's house. That usually happens only when you're going to be married in which case it's kind of a necessity to move out of the house. But like in other countries, young adults usually leave their parent's house early because it's kind of a right of passage for them so parents don't really make a fuss when it's time to leave.
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Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:33 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:05 am
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:48 pm
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Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:28 pm
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That completely depends on your situation.
For myself, I got married just after graduating from college and moved in with the the in-laws until I found a job with steady hours (waitressing sucks, btw, except tips are great between paychecks.) We did pay for all of our expenses and helped out around the house, so we were not freeloading.
Right now we're renting from his sister (bimonthly, thank God) while my husband finishes school.
Finding a hard working roomie (i.e., my husband) is basically the only way to go unless your monthly income greatly exceeds the rent (split or high income is what landlords price for.)
You also have to factor in bills, like for internet, phone, w/s/g. Also, budgeting for gas, groceries, etc.
I would recommend starting out slow first. I worked two jobs and bought my own groceries, clothes, toiletries, etc. while living with my parents. My husband paid his own insurance, phone bill, gas, etc. etc. etc.
Moving out is a double-edged sword. It's hard because your friends living with their parents don't get that you can't go out every Friday night; that you've gotta say no to this and that to conserve on gas. They complain about how overbearing their parents are, how they have ooooh so many chores that their mom nags the about. They have no real life concept of self discipline. What it's like to micromanage your budget to make sure you can pay for groceries without that horrific moment when your card declines at the register (especially after meticulously following your list and calculating the exact amount that all the items should come to.) There's no one to remind you and your roomie(s) to pay the bills on time, change the oil in your car, wake up in time for work, go to bed early enough to not be half asleep at work, wash the dishes, change that load out before your clothes start molding....
BUT independence is something to take pride in.
On another note, just talk with your parents. Be frank, but nice about it. They will want to protect you, and it will be awkward and sad for awhile, but parents do understand.
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Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:15 am
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Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:43 pm
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 8:28 pm
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