Moving out

AlabamaWorley

I'm a 22 y/o female, living at home with my parents (never lived away from home) not in college and job hunting.

I was in college but the course wasn't for me,so I dropped out. I want to go to college but unsure what course so I don't want to jump into anything. I have applied for courses for september of this year.

I'm job hunting which is a nightmare, but I'm trying.

I recently came into a good bit of money.
I'm looking to move out for summer this year (house share)

Is this a bad idea? I'm not planning on blowing this cash by any means!

I just feel it would be good for me to get away from my parents, get some independence, maybe get my life in a different perspective. Is it worth 'wasting' money on?

Any advice/thoughts would be appreciated.

Morag

Yes.
It is not wasting money it is learning to be more independent and take more responsibility for your life. You are lucky that you have money to fall back on if you need it and that you could look at renting a place all by yourself, so see what your options are and plan carefully.

judgefudge

Hey,

I'd say it depends on how much money you have really. It's great to get away from parents and learn to live out on your own but if the money could be better used for other things it may not be the best idea.

It sort of depends on what you want to do work, college or travel wise.

skinny90

AlabamaWorley wrote: »

I'm a 22 y/o female, living at home with my parents (never lived away from home) not in college and job hunting.

I was in college but the course wasn't for me,so I dropped out. I want to go to college but unsure what course so I don't want to jump into anything. I have applied for courses for september of this year.

I'm job hunting which is a nightmare, but I'm trying.

I recently came into a good bit of money.
I'm looking to move out for summer this year (house share)

Is this a bad idea? I'm not planning on blowing this cash by any means!

I just feel it would be good for me to get away from my parents, get some independence, maybe get my life in a different perspective. Is it worth 'wasting' money on?

Any advice/thoughts would be appreciated.

Go for it...im 22 and the thoughts of still living at home would drive me mad...i moved out for good there about 2 years ago in order to work more hours during the week plus weeknd whilst in college.
I still love coming home catching up with family and friends. tho i wish i could get home more often...having a car would solve that issue:rolleyes:
Job hunting can be a nightmare but i always believe that if you have the self belief,positivity,enthusiasm to get a job you will.try not to go in to places with cv's expecting to be shot down/declined.make it hard for potential employers to say no.
If your thinking of moving out consider a town/city that offers alot in terms of education/transport system(if your like me and dont drive),somewhat decent rent, a place with good social events to keep ya entertained

Stavro Mueller

judgefudge wrote: »

Hey,

I'd say it depends on how much money you have really. It's great to get away from parents and learn to live out on your own but if the money could be better used for other things it may not be the best idea.

It sort of depends on what you want to do work, college or travel wise.

I'm inclined to agree with this. I do believe moving out of home is a really good thing to do for so many reasons. It does grow you up and enable you to live like an adult. A houseshare wouldn't break the bank either and you'd get to experience living with other people.

Having said that, you'd want to be careful about doing this. You're at sixes and sevens and not sure what you want. Moving out of home isn't going to solve your current problems. It's not going to get you a job, help you decide what course to do or what it is you want. I'm not saying don't move out but be careful you don't use your new home to "hide" from your current reality.