When did you all move out of the house? - Page 2

G35stilez · 10-24-06, 01:31

I moved out at 18 when I left for school and never looked back. I lived at home very scarcely the first year out of school (spent most of my time working) and once my sophomore year hit, it was all history. From then on out, Liz and I have been living together.

If I told you it was easy, I'd be lying. Liz and I are both very independent people (she went to prep-school at 14 and hasn't lived at home since). We/I had plenty of rough times where money was thin and the place we were living in needed certain things. The way it was in college was, our friends (whom were supported by mom and dad) spent their extra money on partying and clothing, Liz and I spent it on groceries, a new toaster, and an electric bill.

For your situation Brandon, I would say this:

-If you can stay at home and your parents don't drive you nuts, go for it
-Bank your money and try to move out ASAP

I found the school of hard knocks to be great. I had friends in college that went home every summer and even when graduated, live at home (fine and dandy). However, many of these friends (maybe it's just mine) had everything paid for in college and now living at home can afford some extravagant things. They call it "living it up", I call it *cheating*. Nothing screams spoiled more than living at home driving a hot car and when that hot car gets you a chick, you have to bring them back to *your parent's house*...LOL.

Living on your own teaches you a lot about your self and your spending. Things get tight and stressful easily and the earlier you start, IMO, the quicker you learn and move on.

Corey Bit Spank · 10-24-06, 01:38

I'm not sure when. I wouldn't necessarily call dorming at school "moving out" since people that dorm generally spend 3-4 months at home anyway. If their parents are paying for just about everything then are they "living on their own?" Not quite.

I guess it depends on what I do after my bachelors degree. More schooling definitely, but I'm not sure what. I haven't gotten to that point yet. These courses are picking my brain apart right now. agh.

drewski59 · 10-24-06, 06:12

Well, I'm 21 and moved back home this summer. I was living in Ann Arbor while I was at UofM. Now I go to Western Michigan University and it's a 20 min. commute, so I'm fine with living at home for now.

Although I'll look for an apartment/roommate next year most likely. I do not like living at home, other than for the garage and free meals/rent. But my two younger sisters and all their friends and my mom drives me nuts especially on weekends. Plus, all of my friends either live in Ann Arbor or closer to Western, so 'going out for a drink' requires advanced planning and gas money.

Once you taste the freedom of living on your own and living by your own rules, it's VERY hard to go back home. If I never had that freedom, I might not feel so trapped now, but I did...

Saving money is great, but really, it's just money. College is an experience that is worth every penny, IMO. Living right near campus has many benefits.

whiteglove · 11-13-06, 10:58

This is pretty random for a first post but I am 19 and have lived in Wilmington/WB most of my life and there is no way I could go to school and make enough to live off of. I live in a house with two freinds from HS and my parents pay for my rent because it is the same as room and board at UNCW.

Brandon: are you from Wrightsville Beach? or do you live here in the summer? its pretty expensive to live here compared to most of NC.

Brandon1 · 11-14-06, 06:44

yeah, I am from Bradely Creek. I dont live here in the summer full time, I just go down on weekends.

RTexasF · 11-14-06, 07:19

I had an apartment (shared) when I walked across the stage @ 18. Got a job and took the bus to work. Joined the Navy the following January. Now, with both parents gone, I'm cleaning out and selling the house I grew up in.....odd feeling.

OutlawTitan · 11-14-06, 07:49

I moved out at 17 in 1970 and was just thrilled I didn't have to go to Viet Nam. Times were sure different back then ..... it was all sex, drugs and rock and roll for me. I think it depends on what your plans are and that is tough to know at that age. My advice is to not burn bridges, try not to make life committing decisions or actions until you think about them for a year or so, and enjoy yourself because it only gets tougher as you take on more and more resposibilities.

In my mind it doesn't really matter when you strike out on your own as long as you are ready to do three things:
1. Work - you have to support yourself and not depend on others. There is nothing wrong with living modestly if that is all you can afford but it ain't cool to be a bum.
2. Be Honest - I have no use for anyone if they are not.
3. Take Responsibility for your actions - Sooner or later everyone has to.....what goes around comes around.

You do those things and everything else will fall into place sooner or later. You will also sleep just fine every night and there is a lot to be said for that.....

Mr_Elusive · 11-14-06, 09:52

I'm another 19 at home... I don't plan on leaving home until I'm done school and I'm ready to move into a decent place. Like stated above, my parents tell me not to rent, save the money to buy something, and don't waste it on cars

Basshog · 11-14-06, 09:03

I am 21 and am moving out in January for school upstate. I have gone to a local college for the past 2 years and lived with the rent's during that time. I stay with them during the weekdays (for school) and stay at my buddies apt's. on the weekends (for things other than school

). It works out pretty well!

Basshog · 11-14-06, 09:05

[quote=OutlawTitan]Times were sure different back then ..... it was all sex, drugs and rock and roll for me. QUOTE]

Times are still the same!