moving out?

Question

Im 23 and been promoted at work, and i want to move into an apartment by myself, everyone is telling me stay at home and bank your money, but i really want to be on my own! are they right?

Answer 1

If you're 23, it's time to move on if you can support yourself. You are missing too much of life by not having your own place. While banking the money is nice, it's not all in life. If you have enough to move out and have a little in reserve, by all means, GO FOR IT! You'll discover a whole new world.

Answer 2

Personally, I think it's time you flew the coop, but you should save up some money before you do. If you're gonna rent, make sure to save up one month's deposit, plus the first month's rent, and save up a couple months extra just in case.

If you are ready to be on your own, then go for it. Just double check that your finances are ready. Go out and price different apartments. Also, know the area you are moving too---what kind of place does it turn into after dark?

Lastly, I am also 23 and have been renting the last couple years. While I have enjoyed the independence of living on my own, I also know how it feels just to throw out money on rent that you'll never see again. I'm looking into buying a house---the mortgage payments are often the same as you'd be paying for rent and there are many programs available that you don't have to put down ANY money if you are a first time homeowner. You may want to look into that :-)

Good luck!

Answer 3

I know that I am 22 and living at home because the rent prices are terrible, but I am also in the middle of college. My suggestion is that if you think you can handle go for it, but have a talk with your parents and ask them that if you try it for three to six months and and you can't make the bills and can't save any money if you could return home until you are more financially stable. Hope it works out for you Good Luck!

Answer 4

unless it is just unbearable at home then stay home. Walk around the house today and everything you touch, eat, clean is something YOU have to buy if you get an apartment. Plus you have to pay rent among the other bills you may have. So I would stay home and bank money.

Answer 5

At 23 you need to be on your own. Family (especially Dads) will tell you to stay at home forever. If things get too rough, you can always go back. But I'm sure you will be fine on your own!

Answer 6

If your making enough money and feel your ready, go for it. Just remember, once you've moved out your not going to want to go back. And, yes it does make some sense to live at home for a while more to save up money, but your 23 years old and an adult, so it's entirely up to you. Good Luck.

Answer 7

Depends upon the quality of life you expect to live at.

When I was 18 I moved out and into my own apartment. I had 2 jobs (1 full, 1 part) and I was forced to eat ramin noodles at almost every meal.... but I was free.

Answer 8

Of course you want to have your privacy, but take enough time that you don't drain your bank account entirely just getting moved. And don't be shy about asking Mom and Dad for old furniture and dishes and things to get you started.

Answer 9

MOVE OUT. You're life will truly begin when you are responsible for cleaning your own bathtub. Besides, you can walk around naked. Thats a big plus.

Answer 10

yeah sweety they are right BANK UR MONY first and then u can move out easily think about u wanna move out with money or u wanna move out with a mobile bank?