Living on your own

I'm think I should get a job where I'm at right now, save up and then find an apartment to share like xueli with roomies. How do you experienced people think that sounds? Also I'd like your opinion on how much to save up before finding this house I'd share with others. And did anyone survive in the house without a job at first or did you find one right away or had a job planned out somehow in this new area before you moved? This is important stuff. Helpful experienced opinions from individuals please!

well, I have been working on plans that might lead me to moving out. My mom is planing on possibly moving to Texas to live with her sister and wants to leave me with a place around here (unless I decide to go with her) Just that it can't be this particular house since it's in a 55+ community. If we do that I know a guy who's open to the idea of moving in with me. Hopefully in whatever area we get the house I'd be able to find work, and from there I'd send rent money to my mom rather than some random stranger.

Ryu - You have to look at the price ranges for what you want, and the amount of ways you can divide the rent. Save up 1K + 6mo of your share of rent min. It is always good to have a reserve stash of one months full rent extra if you can because roommates will flake, it happens. At least around here it's harder to get a place if you are not working. If they allow it they will make you pay 1-2 months full rent in advance and a ~400 deposit. Terms vary greatly. Shop around as long as you can, private landlords can sometimes be better deals that property management companies. Keep in mind you sign a lease make sure everyone name is on it so they share equal responsibility. Choose your roommates carefully as you may find you can't live with your very best friend because their home habits are gross. Living with others that are not your family or SO is a very good learning experience. I was very shy and isolated as a school kid and being forced to deal with roommates and their issues and survive on my own going into college saved my life.

I'm living by myself right now. It's lonely but it's also really nice to have a place to call my own. Be careful when picking room mates because they can make your journey to independence a bit difficult.

My parents gave me 1k to move out to L.A. And try to scratch out a living. Still kicking myself for graduating with a game design degree, but at least I'm surviving paying 600 on a small studio with a roomate. Temp agent just living from paycheck to paycheck. It's so rewarding being able to pay for my own stuff, so I don't have to feel guilty about buying something.

Hmm... -thinks hard Thanks Dark. I believe I would be leaving a job to find another in the new place then... It seems tough but I hope I can save enough. I'm not being kicked out or anything I just think it's about time these wings were spread. I'm actually thinking of finding a place with a dorm first in my area around the new college I will attend. Hmmm...

I currently live by myself and loving the freedom. The roommates though....always resemble lucky draws/lottery strikes: so hard to find the right one.

When I dropped out of school the first time, I voluntarily left my father and stepmother's house. They were getting separated, and I didn't want to be in that environment. I moved in with my mother, who I took care of while getting a better job ( I was a tech support rep ) after I got a better one, I moved out and lived on my own in NoVA for a few months. I lost my job there via layoff, so I went back to school and I now have the best roommate one could ask for. He's 29, Buddhist like me, mature and responsible, enjoys life and has a good time. His partner, whom he's engaged to and is tying the knot with this summer. is moving in after he graduates. So yeah. I'm a single 21 year old renting from a pair of older gay guys. Its actually a pretty awesome dynamic, as they're both friends, non-judgmental and very appreciative of what I do around the house, are totally cool with me bringing ladies home etc. I honestly enjoy living on my own.