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by nightsky56 on September 26th, 2006

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I am 18 years old and living with my parents right now. I am going to college full time and I have a part time job. I'm considering moving out of the house in a few months and I was just wondering, does anyone have any advice to give me?

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  • by XxSpoofiesGirlxX on September 26th, 2006

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    My advice to you is from personal experience. Just think things through and make sure that you can realisticly afford to amke a move of such. You need to take into consideration what bills you have, if you are renting the cost of the rent, plus the utilities such as heat, elcetric, etc. Also you need to think about will you moving effect your education in anyway such as will parties or any other disturbances be a problem. You will also have to take into consideration do you have a job and if so do you make enought o cover everything and still be able to go to school. You may want to consider a dorm as they are usually a better way for a college student to live as for being affordable, the only thing with that is all the distractions such as roomies, parties, and disturbances frequently. I wish you lots of luck and hope that this gives you a lil insight on things. I am a full time med student and I have a buisness and I just got my own place, and the only reason is because I cant live at home being home is 5 hours away, and I couldnt concentrate rooming with other people as they lead different lifestyles and their education was not a priority it seemed. Think about things and dont forget that you are ins chool to learn and get an education. Lots of luck.

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  • by johndetroit on March 15th, 2012

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    Interesting Old question. I moved out as soon as I could. Just wanted to be on my own. I had a hot car, an nice apartment, a killer stereo, and a refrigerator full of beer. It has only been uphill ever since. So you live on Cheese Whiz and crackers to keep gas in the car. Then there are many I grew up with, they continue to live with their parents. It is cheap. Mom does takes care of all their needs. I think they refuse to grown up. But the over-all question explores the issue more in-depth - would be who would you rather date? Someone who lives at home or someone on their own?

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  • by letichia on September 29th, 2006

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    Dont burn your bridges... in other words stay in your parents good books so if it does not work out you can always go home. Tell your parents you want to see what life is all about and you have to learn to care for yourself incase something happens to them, you will know a little bit of life atleast. WARNING life is very hard, to live on your own is not easy. I was 15 years old when my mom ran off with a boyfriend and I was left to care for myself. I ended up turning to a guy for help and before I even knew it I was pregnant because I was seeking the wrong kind of attention. I am not saying you will too but, that is why I say stay close to your Parents. Good luck!!!

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  • by Mr. McClister on September 26th, 2006

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    Yes, be organized. Don't move out thinking "well, I have got a few bucks, it is going to be great." Be smart and think it out...develope a budget that will help you manage your funds and don't think that you have to have every nice new thing that comes out in the world...other than that Good Luck!

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  • by Will on August 31st, 2008

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    If you and they can handle it I would stay there. Save money if possible, work and go to school. Nothing that exciting out there. And if needed motels rooms are cheap.

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  • by gustinecat on April 25th, 2007

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    18 years old,you're becoming an adult who will bear all the responsibilities as an individual adult, who should know how to decide for himself. Lay-out your plan to your parents, state your purpose of an early independency and goodluck

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  • by wildfirefly on January 19th, 2008

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    like all the others suggested be realistic. Apparenty a good way of working things out is to make a list of everything your money goes out on already, then make a list of what would be spent when you move out in order to see if you can still afford it. You need to take into account things like food, electricity, water, gas and also luxuries like clothes, fags, weekends out etc.

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  • by CheeseGraterMan on August 31st, 2008

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    Im 19 years old and in a similar situation. I'll tell you advice my grandmothher told me. What ever you do, Rely on yourself. Dont hang on what people say they will do for you. By yourself you can make it. check for apartments.

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