Having money and living at home vs. Being broke and having your own place

[huntmaster]

I prefer being out on my own--but i still spend a good amount of time at home on the weekends spending time with my family. I have a little brother and sister and I feel that it is my duty to be involved in their lives and have an impact on who they are---you know, help them learn from my mistakes.

 

[buddy28]

im going to move out soon and start my own business. Im reallly looking forward to it.

living at home is kinda gay at my age (24). Depriving urself of confidence gained from independance isnt worth the money saved from parents cooking meals and putting out the rent.

but, it depends on parents i suppose.

 

[floridaguy]

I would move out on your own. It helps you to grow up quickly. Plus you haven't lived until you survive on romaine noodles and stale pizza, and putting $1 or $2 dollars worth of gas in your car. It is something you can look back on and laugh about. Anyway, after college there are really not many excuses that can justify living with ones parents .

 

[VicTusDeuS]

$200.00/month is plenty to live on (if you arent looking to bulk up) if you are using that for food. Thats $50.00/week.

2 Gallons of milk will cost you$4.00. Box of cereal $5.00, Waffles $2.00, Syrup $.99 Cold Cuts $10.00 Steaks and other meats $10.00 Breads $3.00, Ice cream $5.00. I cant think of any other food you may need but you end up with like $14.00 extra for anything else you may want. Its possible to feed 1 person on $50.00/week....You just can't go eat out all the time

Really appreciate all the responses, a lot of good advice.

Another question I have is this: How much did you guys/girls spend a month on food when money was tight? Can you get by on $200 a month? Is that to high/low?

 

[VicTusDeuS]

I would move out on your own. It helps you to grow up quickly. Plus you haven't lived until you survive on romaine noodles and stale pizza, and putting $1 or $2 dollars worth of gas in your car. It is something you can look back on and laugh about. Anyway, after college there are really not many excuses that can justify living with ones parents .

I asked for $0.75 of gas once. The guy gave me a funny look.

 

[Warik]

I don't mean to be the party pooper here, but what's wrong with living at home with a warm meal, a cozy bed, a loving family, and freedom?

I'm 20 years old and live at home. I go to college (ugh), have a good job, I invest my money, I'm not in debt, I don't recall the last time I felt my tummy rumble, and I can do whatever the hell I want. I can stay out late, I can leave my house whenever I feel like it, etc. What more "freedom" do you want? The freedom to decide between gas and dinner? Give me a break.

There's nothing wrong with living at home after you've turned 18 unless you're a fucking deadbeat. Deadbeat = don't work, don't go to school, watch TV all day. (I know someone like that - he needs to get his shit together.)

Me? I'm not moving out of my house until I can afford one of my own and have a fiancee/wife to occupy it with me. Otherwise, what's the point? Going from living well, in good company, and in a good financial situation to living alone and flat-ass broke? No thanks.

Matt, being successful? Who is going to be more successful by the age of 25? The person who has so little to worry about in his life that he has the time and money to dedicate to that which will make him successful, or he who has to skip meals in order to pay the rent?

But I guess it just depends on your parents...

-Warik

 

[PinK233]

Does your mom still do your laundry Warik?

jk

 

[floridaguy]

Warik, I have to agree with Matt on this one. The person that stays with their parents will not be better off by staying at home until 25 years old. Here is why, generally people that do well tend to be risk takers and have no fear of thinking outside of the box. There are 18, 19, 20 year olds out there right now risking their lives for us so moving out on ones own is simple. It is simply a matter of comfort for most. The problem today is many people have become comfortable, soft, and afraid of change. So you move out and cant live in a house as nice as your parents, so what that is life, this way you appreciate things much more when you get them on your own.

 

[john937]

...live in a dirty ass house with your odd parents and have alot of spending money and free food ...

With all that money your saving on rent you could hire a maid and eat at nice restaurants.