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RE: The "I love you, but I need to go" thread - 1/21/2015 3:46:26 AM

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It's great to have family that is there for you if you need it. Try to include them in the process and stay nearby at first so they don't feel stranded... I've been on my own since 12-14(the earlier part of that still sneaking in for showers periodically) and even before that my parents made me pay rent, it isn't easy but it depends on the place you are at. If it's what you need to do you'll find a way. Cost of living depends on what area you are in.... if you are in cali like me, 1 full time and 2 part time Jobs all above minimum wage wasn't enough to rent a place unless you are willing to lie on applications... so be prepared for that. Having your family sign for you,if they are willing to would make it a lot easier to find a place and they still get to feel responsible. If you live in a place with cheaper and less strict rent policies it would be a lot easier. I'm sure if you are planning you've done your research and have the financial side planned out. Your parents will understand and probably start liking the extra space once they get used to it.

Because at 6 you were doing so well flipping burgers, right?

And at 3 had to walk up a huge hill to and from school.

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RE: The "I love you, but I need to go" thread - 1/21/2015 4:28:01 AM

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It's great to have family that is there for you if you need it. Try to include them in the process and stay nearby at first so they don't feel stranded... I've been on my own since 12-14(the earlier part of that still sneaking in for showers periodically) and even before that my parents made me pay rent, it isn't easy but it depends on the place you are at. If it's what you need to do you'll find a way. Cost of living depends on what area you are in.... if you are in cali like me, 1 full time and 2 part time Jobs all above minimum wage wasn't enough to rent a place unless you are willing to lie on applications... so be prepared for that. Having your family sign for you,if they are willing to would make it a lot easier to find a place and they still get to feel responsible. If you live in a place with cheaper and less strict rent policies it would be a lot easier. I'm sure if you are planning you've done your research and have the financial side planned out. Your parents will understand and probably start liking the extra space once they get used to it.

Because at 6 you were doing so well flipping burgers, right?

And at 3 had to walk up a huge hill to and from school.

A huge hill, both ways, through 4' of snow and with nothing to eat at lunch but a bag of hickory nuts and two rocks to break them with.

Yep.

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RE: The "I love you, but I need to go" thread - 1/21/2015 5:47:19 AM

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It's great to have family that is there for you if you need it. Try to include them in the process and stay nearby at first so they don't feel stranded... I've been on my own since 12-14(the earlier part of that still sneaking in for showers periodically) and even before that my parents made me pay rent, it isn't easy but it depends on the place you are at. If it's what you need to do you'll find a way. Cost of living depends on what area you are in.... if you are in cali like me, 1 full time and 2 part time Jobs all above minimum wage wasn't enough to rent a place unless you are willing to lie on applications... so be prepared for that. Having your family sign for you,if they are willing to would make it a lot easier to find a place and they still get to feel responsible. If you live in a place with cheaper and less strict rent policies it would be a lot easier. I'm sure if you are planning you've done your research and have the financial side planned out. Your parents will understand and probably start liking the extra space once they get used to it.

Because at 6 you were doing so well flipping burgers, right?

And at 3 had to walk up a huge hill to and from school.

A huge hill, both ways, through 4' of snow and with nothing to eat at lunch but a bag of hickory nuts and two rocks to break them with.

Yep.

With one shoe

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RE: The "I love you, but I need to go" thread - 1/21/2015 10:17:05 AM

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With one shoe

I used to dream of owning one shoe.

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RE: The "I love you, but I need to go" thread - 1/21/2015 10:24:20 AM

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With one shoe

I used to dream of owning one shoe.

Just had to one up me, didntcha.

Or, is that one down me?

Either way...

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RE: The "I love you, but I need to go" thread - 1/21/2015 11:24:50 AM

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It's great to have family that is there for you if you need it. Try to include them in the process and stay nearby at first so they don't feel stranded... I've been on my own since 12-14(the earlier part of that still sneaking in for showers periodically) and even before that my parents made me pay rent, it isn't easy but it depends on the place you are at. If it's what you need to do you'll find a way. Cost of living depends on what area you are in.... if you are in cali like me, 1 full time and 2 part time Jobs all above minimum wage wasn't enough to rent a place unless you are willing to lie on applications... so be prepared for that. Having your family sign for you,if they are willing to would make it a lot easier to find a place and they still get to feel responsible. If you live in a place with cheaper and less strict rent policies it would be a lot easier. I'm sure if you are planning you've done your research and have the financial side planned out. Your parents will understand and probably start liking the extra space once they get used to it.

Because at 6 you were doing so well flipping burgers, right?

And at 3 had to walk up a huge hill to and from school.

A huge hill, both ways, through 4' of snow and with nothing to eat at lunch but a bag of hickory nuts and two rocks to break them with.

Yep.

You had rocks and bags? Wow! Nice!

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RE: The "I love you, but I need to go" thread - 1/21/2015 3:24:32 PM

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OP, the other thing you can do is ask your parents how old they were when they moved out. And if it's impossible for an adult child to make it on their own, then why aren't they still living with their parents. But that's a little more confrontational.

Have they said why they don't think you're ready? My stepson keeps saying he wants to move out but he doesn't save up the money for the down payment on an apartment nearer to his job. As long as he spends everything on the newest game, upgrading his stereo, etc he isn't ready to move out. You show that you're ready to by having all your ducks in a row.

Do you?

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RE: The "I love you, but I need to go" thread - 1/21/2015 5:42:25 PM

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With one shoe

I used to dream of owning one shoe.

You had feet?

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RE: The "I love you, but I need to go" thread - 1/21/2015 5:53:47 PM

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With one shoe

I used to dream of owning one shoe.

You had feet?

You have legs?

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