I have to move out of my mom's house, but I don't have enough money. What can I do?

Question

My mom is crazy. Now she says I can only do one load of laundry a month. I can't go to the laundry mat all the time. I'm poor. I work at Burger King. I'm looking for a 2nd job but have not been able to find one. My mom takes half my pay check for rent. The rest of my check is for car insurance and food. Then I have nothing left. I'm 18. I don't want to live with her anymore. What should I do?

Answer 1

It's her house- her rules... unfortunately life is not fair... find a place where they are looking for a room mate and go from there.

Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

What people do in college towns or anywhere else: get enough people together to rent an apartment. If you don't know anyone else (other employees of the Burger King?), then get a room in the cheapest hotel you can find. Even a flea bag is better than being at home if there is that much pressure from your mom. Once you are out of her face, she may get kinder and more willing to lend a hand, let you borrow some of her old sheets and towels and kitchen stuff, and give you a chance. But you need to make the first move, and if you can't afford to do it alone, share.

Answer 3

Its not yours mom's fault that life is expensive. Don't blame her but think about this.

You have a few choices. You can get another job. Most department stores, and other fast food places are desperate at this time of the year for people. If you really want a 2nd job.. get out there now.

But that's a short term solution. Moving out wont help, it will make matters worse. I am sure that you are not paying anything near market value for apartment. Not to mention heat, lights, power, phone.. and we wont even talk about your food bill. For now thank your mom for helping as much as she can afford.

But in the long term. Think about what skills you have, and what you can do to get a better job. Two minimum wage jobs will increase your income, however you'll be working all day with no time for fun.

If that is the case... go to work, finish school (or get your GED) and spend that 2nd job time going to college or univeristy. Yes you'll still have no time.. but in the end you chances for obtaining a better paying job will make life a lot easier in the long run.

In short, think about your options and how you want to live your life. Good luck in whatever you choice.

Answer 4

You should suck it up. When you work at Burger King do you really expect to have all this money left over to mess around with? It's called life dude. Get rid of the car and take the bus. That will free up all kinds of money.

Answer 5

Check into the Job Corp. They will train you in a profession, give you a place to live, feed you and basically be your parent until you graduate. I believe you can join between the ages of 16 - 24 years old. Check it out online, Dude. Godloveya and good luck.
http://jobcorps.dol.gov/

Answer 6

get a room mate dude!!! get an apt. with all bills paid that way u won't have to worry about H2O or TXU!!!!and getting a second job is a great idea if you r already out of school...or just quit bk and get a better paying job for sure...go apply at a bank they pay pretty all right

Answer 7

Find a friend or relative that you can stay with for a few months while you save up enough money for a place of your own.

Good luck.

Answer 8

If you go for a drastic answer right now, you will regret your decision. Find it in your heart to stay with your mom and help her out any way you can. She may seem demanding now, but your help and love is what she needs. Put yourself in her shoes.

Answer 9

Screw that place, got any friends? If not make some quick and move out. What state/city you live in? Maybe look at making some side cash or something.

Answer 10

Take small steps at a time.
Nothing drastic or irreversible.
Try to spend a week away from her at first.
Increase it progressively.
See how things evolve then.