how the heck to you runaway/move out?

Question

lets say if your 18 and u wana run away and move out. into like a single and u have 2 friends with u. is that possible? logically? and ur planning on finding a job. also you have about 1000 dollars saved with ur friends. I live in California. well. we pretty much want our families to not know where were going and were gonna move out of city. Yes its pretty much a life death situation. is it really possible? or am I gonna end up being homeless? im 16 now. and ive had 3 jobs so far. legal jobs. I wana move out when im 18 not now. And dont say go to college because thats not an option.

Answer 1

Leave a mesgage for your parents so they won't think you are dead, then go, when you are 18 and a legal adult, you are too old to run away. If the situation is life or death, see your school councilor now, don't wait until you are 18. Another adult will know what to do and who can help.

Answer 2

If you really like the people you are going to get a place with, then it is totally possible. As long as you are willing to work to pay your bills, then you will be fine. Save enough to cover your apartment-you will need first and last months rent and a deposit. Being in California, things are much more expensive, so if you have the resources, you may want to look into moving somewhere with a lower cost of living so it won't be so hard to make ends meet every month. Then, you may even be able to get a place that has another bedroom, too. Also, make sure everyone's name is on the lease so your friends don't run out on you and leave you paying rent you cannot afford alone.

Answer 3

Well if you don't want to think about college how about teh military or Youth Corps or are your grades good enough to try for a foreign exzchange student program? I'd say it almost sounds like what you need is a mentor or adult figure you can look up to, be careful with just running away for the sake of putting distance between you and your family, you need to develope good contacts, do you have an idea where you can employ your skills? It's too bad college is not an option for you, have you thought about a vocational/trade school? I've done the working-for-aliving thing all my life and I can tell you that stupid piece of paper from even a 2 year college makes a big diffference in how you are treated even though those people are no smarter than you.

Answer 4

It is very expensive to live on your own especially in California. I live in california so I understand. It requires alot of hard work and time. You can't just move out in one day. Your going to need more than $1000. You have to put a deposit on an apt or house and pay 1st months rent. at the same time. Most places won't take you unless you have been working at your job for at least 6 months and you have to make at least 3 time the rent. Why do you want to move anyway? Are your parents physically abusive? I hated my parents at 16 too and I wanted to move out right away. But now if I could I would still be living with them and not have to pay rent. When you have no money life sucks.

Answer 5

Just save your money and move out when your 18. your not really 'running away' because it's legal for you to leave your house at that age.

You are old enough to get a bank account, so start saving as much as you can now, and wait until your 18, then start looking for an apartment with your friends! the end

Answer 6

Family truly are your best friends! Please do NOT move away from your parents without telling them where you are going! This could worry them to death. At eighteen you are legally an adult and your parents don't have a say so if you intend to move out. One thousand dollars is not enough money no matter where you move. You need money for securities and first and last months rent deposits in addition to many many more things. You very well could end up homeless because nowadays you seem to have to have a college degree to work at a dept. store. Nothing against dept. stores, I used to work at one and the money wasn't very good. Perhaps as you "grow up" you will realize the importance of education and will consider giving college a try. Good luck.

Answer 7

Sometimes, you just have to experience things. Moving out is one of those adventures where you may sink or swim. I would not recommend having the thought of "running away". Let your family know, they will be more than happy to guide you in the right direction. I was in the same predicament when I was 18. I knew that I wanted to do something drastic and I ended up moving across the country without letting my parents know. I was also supposed to attend college within a couple of weeks. I told my friends I was just going to "visit" a friend. Moving half way across the country at 18 was scary for me but I made it.

Answer 8

You should wait until you have enough money saved up and a good paying job. I don't think that moving out when you are 18 is going to be a walk in the park. Especially if you don't have any experience on living on your own. Did you think about what area you want to move in and how much you have to pay a month? not only you have to pay rent you also have to pay other bills like...car insurance (if you are going to have a car),cell phone, house phone, cable, electric, gas,water, internet, credit cards, and etc.. So before you make a move like this you should at least think strongly about this and see if you are ready to take on a lot of responsibilities.

Answer 9

Sure you can move out, but your gonna need a lot more than a thousand dollars. and you better have a job before you take that leap. DO NOT LEAVE ON A BAD NOTE WITH YOUR PARENTS. because when living on your own for the first time falls apart (and it always does) you need your family there, and you'll be happy they are. plan it out before hand, check housing arangements and go find out exactly how much it's going to be to move in. if a place costs 450 a month it will probably take at least 2000 to move in and get food and furnature and utilities and all that other good stuff. be ready for hard times, but still have fun your first time out on your own. Have good friends to move in with, and you should be fine. Just do your homework before you go, a little reserch will make it alot easier.

Answer 10

Sounds like you're in a helluva pickle...what is so bad that you have to run away from home? Know what, never mind...I don't want to know. You're 16 and don't want to leave till you're 18...then you got LOTS of time to save more cash. Make out a budget...and stick with it. Create a Christmas fund account at your bank and throw money into it. Stick with that budget no matter what...if getting out is that important to you, then you'll find a way. Where are you going to go? You'd better have a job lined up...go to craigslist and see what you can find in whatever city you'll be going to. Always plan ahead, and have safety nets...if you do, the concern of going homeless won't stop you. Good luck.