I'd be pretty careful moving out, it is hard. I'm 22 and things are not even close to as cheap as you think they are. $600 may seem like a lot, but it is hardly nothing in the great scheme of things. If I were you I would save up, and try to improve where you are now. Your aunt is not paying any rent, and you live in the living room. That doesn't seem right, she should be there, and you should get a bedroom (i'm assuming she has one, if not scratch this). Also there is nothing like financial freedom, and you really need to be in control of your own money, and build credit. ONLY if you think you can responsibly handle a credit card, you should get one with a small limit to help build credit so you may not need a co-signer. You should also really consider renting a laptop because for the price you are renting for a year you could buy a nice new one. The fish room sounds appealing and I really want one, but with the level of income you have, you may want to consider the apartment for $300 because it will be a while before you can save up enough to even afford a new tank let alone fish to put into a monster tank. Just some things to think about before you move, because before I did, I really didn't know how expensive things are. Thank God my parents have floated me until I graduate in May. As someone said earlier make a list of all your expenses on having an apartment of your own, and compare that to what you are bringing in and see if it will even be feasible in a year. Once bridges with family are burned they may never be rebuilt
want to move on my own!
- Thread starter livebearerfreak
- Start date
- Status
now im just depressed cause i dont know what to do anymore, none of my friends have any rooms available and i dont feel like finding one on c-list cause i dont know who or what them ppl are, anyone of you that are in WI lookin for a roomate?
Do you plan on getting a job after you move out? Living on your own is not cheap.
The place you live now with your grandparents... Do they rent or own it? Who all lives there? Does any one work?
When I had to move back home after I had turned 18, I was more than happy to help out with bills. I bet I paid about 300-400 a month to live there. That was still much cheaper than finding an apartment at that time plus I had no savings.
Now I do have my own place -
House - $400
insurance - $100
electric - $150.00
gas - 100.00
tv/ internet - 125.
cell - 80.
Plus food, gas to get to work. It is not cheap. $600 is not going to get you far. Dont forget you will need 1st and last months rent and security deposit.
get a job and save up some more money.
The place you live now with your grandparents... Do they rent or own it? Who all lives there? Does any one work?
When I had to move back home after I had turned 18, I was more than happy to help out with bills. I bet I paid about 300-400 a month to live there. That was still much cheaper than finding an apartment at that time plus I had no savings.
Now I do have my own place -
House - $400
insurance - $100
electric - $150.00
gas - 100.00
tv/ internet - 125.
cell - 80.
Plus food, gas to get to work. It is not cheap. $600 is not going to get you far. Dont forget you will need 1st and last months rent and security deposit.
get a job and save up some more money.
they own the place, only one that works is my aunt but she barly pays the billls still. theres me my grandparents my aunt and her 2 kids living here
So you are pretty much carrying the load, and getting jack in the process. Ouch so much for parents (or grand parents) having your best interests at heart. Renting electronics is a bad idea so I'd order a 300-400 dollar laptop from Lenovo and return the rental.
livebearerfreak;4072480; said:
Ok so you skipped half the questions...
Do you plan on getting a job to be able to support yourself or just live off of the "help" that you get.
I am sure your grandparents if they are old enough recieve some kind of social security.
Your $300 you are "paying" is not covering even close to everything.
Plus according to another thread you said the water bill went up greatly after you moved in with your tanks and you wanted to help pay the bills.
Also you say your aunt barly ( barely) pays the bills but yet earlier you said you are the only one who pays anything? I am so very confused.
Some things don't add up.
livebearerfreak;4070540; said:
firstly, the 8th reason is SO cute
secondly i feel for you, all of that must be very hard to cope with. so after everything you've heard on here, what are you going to do now? have you actually made a concrete decision yet?
well im goin to get a job soon so i can help myself save up more for 2 things:
1: so i can move out
2: so i can go to the aca this year! will be my first time to
1: so i can move out
2: so i can go to the aca this year! will be my first time to
I dunno I live in FL I guess its cheap here?
My internet is $30 a month (dont have cable and dont miss it)
renters insurance is $10
My water is $30
My electric is $60
This is with 5 tanks running... that doesnt include my rent and etc. but I by no means spend more then $525-$580 a month on all of my bills (including gas and grocerys).
Anywho I would hate to live in that type of situation... but if you need to stay up then it's for your best intrest but you do need to take control of your money. I agree take the lap top back to... you can get a decent one easilty for $200-400 brand new. I do agree though unless you know you can handle it I wouldn't move out. I dont know what costs in your area are but you need to find out. Do your research and then move out when you feel you can do it and feel comfortable knowing you can make your bills every month... they tend to come all at once so you have to be prepared and know you will have it when you need it. It is a big responsability. Dont bother thinking about tank upgrades etc.. you will have to work with what you have and save what you can up. Getting a credit card is a good idea if you can manage it properly... this will help get you credit and may very well allow you to rent with out a co-signer. The idea of moving in with other people is not bad either. I actually moved out first with roomates and I found the place on craigs list... granted I didnt get a long with them and moved out 3 months later I can't talk much but It's not as bad as you think.. just do your research on the place/people and make your judgement when you go to look at the room you will be renting... and ask before hand about having a tank, the place I rented a room at said ok for one tank and my dog, I got lucky. Just keep these things in mind to help prepare youself. You have been given good advice. If you get a job make sure the money you make goes somewhere that your family will have NO access to whatsoever and NEVER give them the access even if they guilt trip you into it, don't let them take your money (esp. now that they know you want to move if you pay money they will want to keep you around so watch your back.)
My internet is $30 a month (dont have cable and dont miss it)
renters insurance is $10
My water is $30
My electric is $60
This is with 5 tanks running... that doesnt include my rent and etc. but I by no means spend more then $525-$580 a month on all of my bills (including gas and grocerys).
Anywho I would hate to live in that type of situation... but if you need to stay up then it's for your best intrest but you do need to take control of your money. I agree take the lap top back to... you can get a decent one easilty for $200-400 brand new. I do agree though unless you know you can handle it I wouldn't move out. I dont know what costs in your area are but you need to find out. Do your research and then move out when you feel you can do it and feel comfortable knowing you can make your bills every month... they tend to come all at once so you have to be prepared and know you will have it when you need it. It is a big responsability. Dont bother thinking about tank upgrades etc.. you will have to work with what you have and save what you can up. Getting a credit card is a good idea if you can manage it properly... this will help get you credit and may very well allow you to rent with out a co-signer. The idea of moving in with other people is not bad either. I actually moved out first with roomates and I found the place on craigs list... granted I didnt get a long with them and moved out 3 months later I can't talk much but It's not as bad as you think.. just do your research on the place/people and make your judgement when you go to look at the room you will be renting... and ask before hand about having a tank, the place I rented a room at said ok for one tank and my dog, I got lucky. Just keep these things in mind to help prepare youself. You have been given good advice. If you get a job make sure the money you make goes somewhere that your family will have NO access to whatsoever and NEVER give them the access even if they guilt trip you into it, don't let them take your money (esp. now that they know you want to move if you pay money they will want to keep you around so watch your back.)
- Status
