Recently Graduate: Should I Stay or Should I go?

ceez

Hi,

I was looking through other threads to see if I could find an answer, but just got even more confused.

I am 20 years old and have recently just finished my degree 2 weeks ago, and am currently living in the accommodation I have been living in since September for college - seemed to be better job opportunities. But to this day all I have had are promises of jobs coming up, or unsuccessful applications

Money is running low so I'm almost moving back home. I was just wondering would I get more living at home or staying where I am. Its just I really don't want to end up being a burden on my parents as I have managed my three years of college by working every summer and by this literally working my fingers to the bone saving for college. Think the last two summers I only headed out like 3 times and I haven't went on even a weekend away in 7 years! I am waiting to hear on whether my Masters Application has been approved, and if it is I really need to start saving - but I can't really save anything if I've no money

Just wanted to hear from anyone with somebody with good solid advice.

dammitjanet

If you've rented for a year you should be able to apply for rent allowance (as long as your rent is under the max allowance for your area). Have you signed on?
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html

ceez

Thank you! nope I haven't signed on yet... what would your advice be stay where I am and sign on there or move back home and sign on?

dammitjanet

Definetly sign on first- it can take a few weeks to a few months for your application to come through so get that ball rolling asap. As for staying in your place or moving home that'd be up to yourself- I'd say apply for it cause worst case you can stop it and move home if you find your finances getting too tight hope it works out for you!

ceez

Thank you so much for your reply I'm missing out on some friend support at the mo, they've all shipped off on J1s I've had to move home, I was getting fed up of living off toast and noodles no jobs down here at all (Wexford) Will have to try sign on tomorrow, whatever I'll get Thanks again :):)

ceez

Also did you get your name from the Rocky Horror Pic Show? ---- LOVE it: Major fan. Dammit Janet you've got me looking at it again :P

dammitjanet

At least at home you'll be able to save up some money again Good luck with the sign on!

ceez

At least at home you'll be able to save up some money again Good luck with the sign on!

THANK YOU so much. Great help!