Is it ok to be 26 and still living at home?

Question

e 26 and still living at home?I graduated college, but can only find temp work and it's getting me by week to week with car insurance, cell phone, credit card bills and student loan bills. My little sister and I don't get along. She always tries to make an example out of me in front of her friends. She's 16, spoiled, and always tells me I shouldn't be living here, move out. Don;t borrow money from my parents when in need and stuff. I've worked hard to find a better job, and it ain't coming. I'm also a hard worker and a go-getter, but it's not paying off. Don't say "Dude, move out" because I can't right now. With the current climate, am I the only my age still living with his parents? And am I a piece of s*it?

Answer 1

Continue to look for full-time work. In the meanwhile, ignore your sister and do what you have to do to survive.

Answer 2

yeah it's ok because you do have a degree and a good education. But remember that you also have to pay bills around the house so your parents don't feel like theu have a leech in the house. People go through struggles they don't come easily not to be rude tell your sister to back back or something. Because she's spoiled don't make one dime. And she living off her parents as well. Even though you may say she's young, but she can get herself a job. That's just laziness. At least you're trying.

Answer 3

You're fine! Living with your parents isn't ideal for some people and for some it is! Do what you can about finding a job and while you're there try to help your parents out by doing projects around the house! This would be an ideal time to prepare for your own place by taking some responsibility there. Get the ladder and dust high places.....keeping busy helps the time go by.

Answer 4

My son is 26 and living at home, and I am glad to have his company and his help. He works full time as a paramedic with an ambulance company, and he loves his work, but in today's economy, and in our high cost of living area (SF area), it would be really impractical for him to move out on what he earns. I don't charge him rent, but he is saving what he would be paying if he did have to pay rent, so someday he will have enough to get himself started in a lower cost area. Times have really changed because of the economy, so you are definitely not alone. If your parents are OK with you living at home (and I do hope you contribute with some help around the house and yard, if not financially), then don't let your sister get to you. It will be interesting to see how it all goes for her when she's out of school...

Answer 5

As long as your parent is fine who can judge you? And your little sister is just "little", wait until she has to deal with a situation like you then she will not say a word. However, I do think that you should try to help your parent by doing some housekeeping. I am sure it will make you and your parent both feel better.
I lived with my parent until I got married and I lived with
them for 30+ years. My brother is 26 year now and he still lives with my parent and they love it because my brother can take care of them.

Answer 6

Because of the economy today I think as long as you obey the rules in your parents home you can stay as long as you like. There will come a day when you know it's time to move and you'll do whatever it takes to leave. Maybe finding a roommate.

A person who is mature will ignore a bratty 16 year old. She messes with you because she knows it annoys you.

Answer 7

If you can fix it , live with it. If your parents wanted you out they would say so. Times are pretty tight all around the board and you are at least trying to make ends meet. Hold your head up and focus on your goal and it will happen.

Word to the wise: Don't let your sister get to you she's got too much time on her hands and she needs to start managing her own exit from the nest.

Answer 8

OK with whom? If your parents want you there, and you want to be there, who else counts? A younger sister who acts out needs counseling, and a lot of love, but is not qualified to decide what you should do or not do.

My son has been in the Navy and has had several jobs, but in between jobs, and in between girlfriends, he lives here at our house. He feels free to come here anytime he needs to be here.

Currently, both son and current girlfriend are here, both are having trouble finding jobs, and she is pregnant. It looks like they will be here a long time. Two of my grandsons have moved in with us also, age 17 and 19. They are in adult high school, because they are having trouble regular school. I used to take in foster kids, and now I take in relatives who need me.

Extended families living together used to be the norm, and is getting popular again, because of fewer jobs, and high prices.

Answer 9

It's okay, as long as you're trying for something better.

My little brother still lives at home, and HE'S twenty-six. He's a car salesman, and can't hold onto money to save his life. He pretty much blows it on booze, women, and toys.

I was out of the house at seventeen, so, naturally, it annoys me to see that my little brother is such a loser. It bothers me even more that he's mooching off of Mom and Dad.

As long as you're not "mooching", though, and you're legitimately looking for work, I don't see a problem. Everyone hits a down time, and just because you have obtained a degree doesn't mean that you're going to find a job right away.

Answer 10

no you're not. nowadays many 20 somethings are still living at home, giving the exact same reason you are...
so, it seems like a bachelor's degree is not enough. why don't you go back to school, get a masters? apparently your parents don't mind having you at home and they should really talk to your sister who is young but still unsensitive...
a new degree should help your job options.

Answer 11

If your parents don't mind having you live at home until you get on your feet, then no big deal. It's better than being homless, panhandling or robing stores and banks. Don't let your sister get to you. Good luck.