Date: 9/10/2008 5:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 13138
I am a bad one to give advice. I was 17 when I got married and moved out. I am one of the lucky ones though. We are still married over 16 years later. My home life was VERY bad and I think that is kind of what pushed me to get out asap. It sounds like you have it together so if you wanna get out on your own, I say go for it. Just be careful about signing any long term lease just in case it does not work out with your friend. Best wishes. Take care,  |
Date: 9/10/2008 5:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 21903
I went away to college when I was 18; but I went home to visit a lot. I didn't get my first apartment until right after I turned 20. I think if you are financially set you are going to be okay and aren't growing up too fast. And...if you don't happen to be ready once you take the big step; just move back home at the end of the lease or make sure to visit home a lot. I think you'll know what the right decision for you is.  |
Date: 9/10/2008 5:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 64365
I moved out of the house when I was 18 and graduated from HS...  |
Date: 9/10/2008 6:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 3263
26, but my circumstances were unique as I didn't really live with my parents. Long story. Anyways, I can understand wanting to be out on your own ASAP but be prepared, it's not easy out here and it's more expensive than you'd think. I like the idea of having $$ saved up before you move, because things happen. Also, $400 total in rent sounds awfully cheap, are you sure that's right? Keep in mind that places can, will and do raise their rent. I'd hate to see you budget for $200 and find out after you've moved that it's going up to $300 each and you can't afford it. Hmm, actually, now that I've said all that I think I can sum it up in one short sentance: STAY HOME AS LONG AS YOU CAN! LOL  |
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Date: 9/10/2008 6:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 64365
My advice to you is take a look at the rents in the area...figure out whether or not you will also be paying utilities...don't forget there will be deposits to pay on housing and utilities. If you have your own transportation, there will be car expenses, and insurance, and gasoline. If you have a transit system it might be a little cheaper. Then, you have to figure out the groceries. |
Date: 9/10/2008 6:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 28848
It sounds like a good plan.  |
Date: 9/10/2008 6:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 64197
I was 17 and had graduated HS, all was well until I lost my job a year later, I could have went back home, but I toughed it out until I got another job. Saving money is the key so that when you do hit a rough spot you have something to fall back on and keep you afloat until things are right again. Good luck!  |
Date: 9/10/2008 6:44:00 PM
From Authorid: 64566
I moved into my brother's house while he and his family were out of the country for 2 years. That was in 1992 and I was 34 years old at the time. It was a pleasure living on my own and at the same time it was an experience in knowing what it takes to live. If you are working , coming and going as you please I suggest you stay with your parents and try to save what you can for the future when you are on your on. I would get a piece of paper and write down EVERYTHING you buy regularly and the food and everything what they all cost. If momma and daddy are paying say $200.00 or so for utilities add that on and see what you are making a year. Life and living is a challenge in my opinion. Good Luck whatever you do.  |
Date: 9/10/2008 9:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 35720
I moved to Las Vegas with my friend Ashley [Cool Blizzard on USM] when I was 20, but we didn't pay rent or anything.. we lived in her mom's house. Shortly after [still 20], I moved to Denver with my now boyfriend and then back home for a few months.. I'm 22 now and live on my own.. if you're on good terms with your parents, STAY THERE WHILE YOU CAN. Rent and bills are NOT fun. I wish I could still spend my money on myself rather than watching it all fly by me on rent, bills, vet visits, and food. Really though, I think you're showing responsibility by wanting to get out on your own.. if you think you can afford it, go for it! If you're working full time, you already have advantage over those who live at home and are in school.  |
Date: 9/10/2008 9:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 54444
for one who has completed high school and not planning on going to college, eighteen is the proper time to get out there on your own. There are always exceptions but generally speaking eighteen is the accepted rule.  |
Date: 9/10/2008 9:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 63366
If you can save $3000 by January which is only 3-4 months away, keep saving for a year or two at that rate in two years you’ll have $ 24,000 for a down payment to buy a house/townhouse. I wish I got this advice, because once you’re out you will have far less money to be able to save for this and will be kicking yourself for not investing it in property. You can always sell a house you can’t get back your rent. By the way I was 25 when I left home and am still renting mainly from all the increases and utilities. Oh and let’s not forget the insurance, food, laundry, and all the other things you get at home. So Dark Crow is right. “Stay home as long as you can!!!!”  |
Date: 9/10/2008 10:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 16671
I don't know where you live that rent would only be four hundred bucks. I moved out when I was fifteen. I'm all for getting out on your own, but NOT rushing into it. I was lucky, I had a father in law that had money and my husband was daddys only BOY, so we really didn't want for anything. But if you get along well with your parents STAY, save up some big bucks before you make your move and as one said here, if you can BUY instead of rent that would be a better option.  |
Date: 9/11/2008 12:53:00 AM
From Authorid: 11199
i was 19. and i was married. flamin beauty moved out when she was 25. and starchazer is almost 25 and still lives at home  |
Date: 9/11/2008 2:52:00 AM
From Authorid: 21266
I moved out at 21. I was married. Let's just say grocery shopping isn't as fun as it used to be LOL You do feel a sense of independence but like everyone said, if you're just starting out..with independence comes a sense of selflessness.  |
Date: 9/11/2008 4:53:00 AM
From Authorid: 18928
I started to write all the times I moved out but I realized I was going to be here forever, so I'll sum it up this way, the 1st time I moved out I was 18, then I went back and moved out two more times, till the final time when I was 22. If you have a good relationship with your parents, stay as long as you can!  |
Date: 9/11/2008 6:45:00 AM
From Authorid: 16845
I echo those who say stay as long as you can....I moved out at 21, but I had gotten married. If I hadn't gotten married though, I wouldn't have even been thinking of moving out at that time, and I would have waited until I was done with college.  |
Date: 9/11/2008 6:52:00 AM
From Authorid: 47930
i was 16 yrs. old and it was very hard, but i really had no choice. as for you i would take my time, keep saving money and then later on down the line you can start thinking about moving out. begin on your own isnt all it is cracked up to be and things can wrong really fast, even if you have a plan. if i was in your shoes i would stay at home as long as it was ok with my parents and i would offer them some money to help out, then put back the rest and give myself an allowence. that away when you are ready you will have a good lump of saving to help take care of yourself and hopefully you wouldnt have to worry about going back home. goodluck  |
Date: 9/11/2008 8:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 62722
I was 13 when I ran away from home, been on my own since, did not marry til I was 30 (my first real big mistake) no regrets.  |
Date: 9/11/2008 8:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 25390
I was 18, but I went to college. I lived in the dorms for 2 years and got my first apartment with roomates when I was 20. I say 18 is a good age to get out there.  |
Date: 9/11/2008 11:29:00 AM
From Authorid: 17014
I didn't turn 18 until the end of the summer after I graduated, but I was antsy to be out on my own with my own rules and being on my own- which I don't regret and it definately made me a more responsible person, but definately have some savings. It is fun, but remember, you may change your mind later and want to go to a college like I did. But I say- hey, get out there and get some experience in the 'real' world but never forget your parents, mine were always there when I needed them (still are  .  |
Date: 9/11/2008 12:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 12072
I'm assuming you're thinking [that name of the 'big' town nearby LOL], just be sure that it's not a shady spot of town, can get pretty rough on the East side, stay in the same city WalMart is in even if it's a bit more expensive. (though where we're from people, it really can be that cheap) LOL I should just talk to you instead of posting, too hard to talk about cities without naming cities.  |
Date: 9/11/2008 1:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
I Think moving out is a great life move a great way to be independant and starting your life as an adult..  |
Date: 9/11/2008 2:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 24963
Its really all about if you are ready or not. I personally was 16, already had my daughter and got married, so i'm a bad example! LOL And I have a friend whom is my age (30) who still lives with her parents, but they are also a very tight knit family. So its really when you are ready for it.  |
Date: 9/12/2008 4:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 62679
ummmmm 23 lol and that's because I got preggo and now I live with my fiance..at HIS parents house...  |
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