I planned way ahead?

Question

(If you directly want the question, its at the end)
I am currently 14.

At 16 I get my moms car (an SUV), at 17 I move out with the support of my mom, my dads child support, my nana and my job of course (whatever that may be), at 18 I move to either Brooklyn or LA for college for acting, and improv I get a side job either working at some comic store, or waitressing.
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It's not like I just randomly think of these things, now of course, not everything is thought out, I will likely take more classes than just acting and improv, and i don't know what my job will be, or exactly where im moving, but I have plenty of time to work that out. I'm only worried that in time I will change these plans, which is bound to happen, but that kinda makes me sad because I just have it perfectly in-visioned in my mind. lol (:

I want to know if my "plan" is a good one, and does anyone else do this? (plan ahead)

Answer 1

It's great that you are thinking about your future! I applaud your ambition. I did notice that you didn't mention your grade point average, graduating High School (but I assume you have that in your plan), whether you are saving money now, applying to any colleges. There is alot that goes into living on your own, you have to get medical insurance, pay for auto insurance, housing, utilities, clothing, food, entertainment, and it is important to have money set aside for any emergencies that may come up....your car could break down. You may be without a job for a period of time, you could get sick, etc. Have you looked at the cost of living for Brooklyn or LA? If you have to share a place to live, who will you live with? And what if they turn out not to be reliable? How responsible are you at home with your mom? Do you take care of your responsibilities in a timely manner? Have you asked your mom to let you help balance the household finances so that you can learn how to manage bill payments and learn about bank and debt accounts, or filing taxes? Please rethink your plan, take a year or more to live close to home after graduating so that should you have any problems, you have help nearby. Once you feel comfortable that you know how to manage living on your own, and you have money saved for the move, then you should absolutely follow your dreams. Don't make things harder on yourself than they have to be by jumping headfirst into the shallow end of the pool. Good Luck, you sound like a great person!

Answer 2

If your parents are still willing to support you, that's great. However, we all think we have life planned out at such early age, and the plan seems perfect to us. When I was your age (just 5 years ago), I was convinced that the only path for me was to become a record producer. I was going to go to the University of Illinois, and I would get it all figured out and it would be perfect. Today, I'm at the University of Texas, an English major, and on the fast track to law school, where hopefully I'll become an entertainment lawyer, but I'm not even 100% sure of that every day of the week.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, yes, plans are good. Having a plan can help you now figure out what classes to take and what extracurricular activities to be a part of. But don't assume that everything's set in stone. Have some wiggle room in your mind for the unexpected - waking up one day and realizing that, no, you don't want to be an actress, you really want to be an astronaut, or perhaps you won't have the support you're counting on.

I hope this helped you, and good luck!!

Answer 3

Planning is fun. For the most part so many things change they end up being nothing more than thoughts from a child. Nothing wrong with it tho. Keep planning, just don't be disappointed or discouraged when things don't happen like you want them to. Oh and remember, people don't always cooperate the way you want or think they will. Good Luck you will be successful no matter which plan actually happens.

Answer 4

Child support does not go to the child. It goes to the parent that has primary custody. It is for them to help pay for rent, school items, utilities, etc. If you cannot afford to pay your own way when you move out it is best to stay ay home.

Answer 5

Yes people do tend to plan ahead but don't expect it to happen exactly as you plan. It often doesn't happen that way. It is best to learn to roll with the punches when something like that happens.