My job doesn't pay much. Only about $100 a week if that. My friend says we could rent an apartment together but that still isn't going to work. He doesn't make much money either. I have looked for another job but have not had any luck. I'm only 18 and just graduated from high school. What should I do?
2006-11-28 05:52:30 · 19 answers · asked by J 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
find a better job, enlist in the army, go to college, those are your options i can think of
2006-11-28 05:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by NNY 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hi honey, there's no point in moving in with someone because if they move out, you would be stuck with the rent, better to get your own space. Actually there are so many great answers on here -eg join the military (thus have specialized training and a home), renting a room in a house, stay with relatives. Before you make any moves/decisions, there's that saying of work from the end, ie picture where you want to be. What you do want to do for a living? Does it take training? Where can you get it? If it's a big deal, what can you do in the meantime? Go to employment services of your government and found out what jobs pay well for minimal training. Often times you can get training through apprenticeships etc through government. Get yourself a little notebook and start writing down all the things you enjoy in life, and your interests, and what you like to do. There are basic things about you that won't change (i'm about twice your age and i still like the same stuff with more new things, adventures etc, life only gets more interesting when you get older!) - so start discovering who you are and what you want to be and where you want to be and go and do. Get a library card and start reading (yes for free) books that can inspire you. At most libraries you can even use the internet computers for free too. Don't think about "how" this red hot minute. Take time to get into a good feeling space and imagining what you would like and intend and feel good about it. That's the head(and heart) space to make decisions from. (I say this, because every decision i made when i was feeling rotten did not turn out good, ever). When you decide on something that's good for you, you'll know because it feels right, it feels like the next step to do. Play the "wouldn't it be nice if____________" game.. this is a favorite of mine to take the pressure off when my mind gets all squirrely.. wouldn't it be nice to find a place to live that has a great landlord and cheap rent i can easily afford and nice view and is cosy safe and comfortable... wouldn't it be nice to be retrained for free to make 5 to 10 times what i earn now.. wouldn't it be nice to do what i really love and am really good at for a living.. You will find you get inspired, and will make some pretty good decisions for yourself.
Good luck.. :)
2006-11-28 14:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by madamiggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often there are people that already have an apartment or even a house and have a spare room they want to rent out. You just need to look in your local newspaper under personals. I've found rooms that may not have been the best, but what I was paying monthly. I didn't care. I just needed a place to keep my stuff and crash. The rest of the time I was either out with friends or working.
2006-11-28 14:06:26 · answer #3 · answered by David H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitley look inte the Pennysaver or any other classifieds for articles that are wanting a 'roommate' and just check for prices that would be suitable for you.
You can also check on the internet for people requesting a roommate. I did that, and I only make about 700 month, but I was able to find a room mate that would let me pay 400 month, but of course that only leaves me 300 to use.
If you are in desperate need of another job, than I would suggest contacting a temporary employment agency. They get you jobs almost immediately and you get alot of experience, and with experience comes more pay.
Try that out, and see if it works.
Good Luck!!
2006-11-28 13:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by Tiff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a trailer park that rents. That's probably the cheapest way for you and your friend to get a decent place to live. You need to take some time and decide what you're going to do with your life. A high school degree doesn't get you far in the working world these days.
Look into trade schools and/or state colleges that are cheap or free.
2006-11-28 13:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by canela 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ft. Jackson is a nasty cold place to be in January. So, talk with an Air Force recruiter. I'm an Army vet and I highly recommend enlisting. Turn your situation around from one of dependency and desperation to one of respect and purpose. If you enlist, push yourself to get into every school you can.Take full advantage of the opportunity and even consider making a military life a career. The United States is worth fighting for. Consider carefully, though, world affairs and what the responsibilities truly are for a U.S. serviceman. Good luck.
2006-11-28 16:34:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u r still young there is alot u can do. why do u have to move out?
what u need to do is find a way out of this rut. u need to find a way to improve yourself so that u can get a better job and not have to spend your life living with 3 roomates.
u can join the army or go away to college.u can apply for financial aid and live in a college dorm, while u complete your studies. when u r done with college or the army u come out better perpared for life.
2006-11-28 14:02:39 · answer #7 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can continue to live with your mom, get a couple of extra jobs and save money to move out. Moving out now would only put you in debt and you will have to live with her again when you are broke. Go to college and live up being young for a while.
2006-11-28 14:00:35 · answer #8 · answered by psychstudent 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure whats going on with your mom and you but thats pretty cold hearted of a mother to do to her child. making only 100 week is not going to let you live. try checking through the welfare dept in your town. they offer housing programs for people with little or no income. you may well qualify for food stamps also so you can get food. good luck!
2006-11-28 13:56:36 · answer #9 · answered by Queen B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a father, uncle, aunt, cousin, that you can stay with? Maybe the reason you have to leave is because you're not going to college. Go to college and I'm sure she'll let you stay. If you don't go to college, learn a trade (roofer, machanic, etc) But if you prefer to stay at the job you're at, find someone quickly to stay with before you run out of time!
2006-11-28 13:56:56 · answer #10 · answered by DrPepper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're only making $100/week, I'd suggest you get a better job (or work more hours?). It seems to me that (at a minimum wage rate of $5.15/hour), you're only working part-time. Get a new job.
2006-11-28 13:56:50 · answer #11 · answered by shalease17 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋