Starting Off In Life?

Question

I am currently 16 and attending high school. I got a problem, I am graduating early in a few months at 17 and will be moving out of my house. Sadly, my parents will be moving away from the area for a few months so I will have no means to contacting them in person.

I don't know what would be good steps at getting a job, apartment and all that. Basically, how to live. This may be an easy question for a lot of you, but its hard for me.

Here are some facts...

1) No car, no job, very little cash
2) I want to have a job that pays enough for life insurance and to live a secure and safe life, something that pays 2000 a month or more.
3) I DON'T want to go into the Military, this what my parents are trying to force me into and offer no more suggestions.

I would like tips on what to buy first like what type of apartment, what services I should buy, what furniture to buy, what to do, etc.And some tips on life.

I really want to succeed and become a success without going into the airforce!

Answer 1

Unfortunately most people cannot enter into contracts with persons under 18 (like landlords for apartments & stuff).
I am very sorry that your parents are abandoning you before you are of age.
Believe it or not, the Air Force is an excellent place to get an education, I ended up making $30 an hour after I got out , but even getting in there under 18 might be a problem.
You best speak to your school counseler and a social worker as soon as possible . Some solutions take time and if you wait too long to talk to a counselor you may end up in the (ughhhhhh) army.
You have my prayers

PS: regarding pay, most entry level jobs will pay the new fed minimum which is now $7.50 and hour. That comes out to $300 /week or $1200 / month and few of those come with health insurance. Also that $1200 is BEFORE taxes so you will only get about a $1000 per month.
This is rarely enough to rent an apartment anyway, which is why most kids under 21 have roommates.

Answer 2

Before shooting down the military, you have to look at what they offer. I graduated high school and had high hopes of making it big with a get rich quick scheme but realized that it wouldn't work shortly after trying it. I joined the Navy and received 2 years of schooling and a 7500 dollar bonus for signing my name. I won't lie about it, the military is hard to deal with but if you make it, it will pay off in the long run. I now run an electronics shop and bring in more money than most people i know. The military will take care of you. You will get a guaranteed paycheck, free medical treatment, food, a place to live and training to get a job when you have fulfilled your obligation.

You may want to try it, what do you have to lose?