Any tips on how to move out i would appreciate i have a truck, i have a job that pays 11.59 an hour, i've already been told by the counselors that i have enough credits to graduate....i want to move out because my 28 year old irresponsible sister irritates me to the point where everytime i am home i am frustrated and stressed out! because she is a slob...and treats my parents like slaves.
2007-10-31 11:55:46 · 9 answers · asked by Catastraphe 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
With parents that allow themselves to be treated like slaves in their own home, it doesn't sound like talking to them is going to resolve your current situation. Having said that, I think you're exercising good judgment, recognizing that you're ultimately responsible for your own happiness, and wanting to do something about it. It's also refreshing and encouraging to hear someone your age has their act together.
What's really important is how much time you have left before you're 18 (and can sign a contract.) Until you're 18, and can legally rent an apartment, look for "room for rent" ads. (Nobody has to tell you to be careful, right?) When I was 17, I rented a room from someone, but I knew the girl who was moving out of the room I was going to occupy. And, I figured if she lived there before me, and didn't get murdered, it was reasonably safe for me to live there, too.
Even though you can afford to pay more, find a room that's as inexpensive as possible, and make sure it's a month-to-month agreement. Realize that just because you expect privacy, doesn't mean you're going to get it. You may have roommates that'll steal from you, given opportunity. Do not keep cash hidden in your room, or anything else of value. Plan to move into an apartment, as soon as you're 18, and make that apartment close to work.
Ask your parents if they will permit you to take any furniture with you, such as a bed and/or a dresser. (I slept on a hardwood floor for awhile, because my parents wouldn't allow me to take anything I hadn't bought with money I'd earned.) If they say "no" ... don't get upset. It doesn't belong to you, anyway. And, the taste of freedom from miserable living conditions is worth far more than physical discomfort.
2007-10-31 12:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by teaser0311 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang in there and finish school.
The education you are getting is thin enough
without leaving some of it on the table.
Ideally you should have a nest-egg put away
before you jump into your own nest.
Life is full of nasty little surprises that are best
dealt with by throwing money at them, and it's
a good thing to have some ammo on hand.
Talk to your folks about the 'sister ` issue.
They may have their reasons, they may 'wise up`.
At any rate, you owe them that courtesy.
2007-10-31 19:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am really not sure what to suggest... the better part of me would say no don't do it . not just because your younger.but if you think your stressed now think about those bills and the responsibility of keeping your own place and keeping your friends from trashing it,if the least of your problems is a sloppy sister consider yourself blessed. have a heart to heart w your parents i hope things turn around for you. i know how crummy you must feel not feeling comfortable in your own home
2007-10-31 19:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find out at what age you can be out on your own in your state. I do not know where you can find that information. As the others have said, make sure your job is secure and that you sit down and figure out how much you can afford on a rental. Good luck to you
2007-10-31 19:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by I love winter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First - without your sister being around, talk to your parents about your issues. Let them know how much you hate how she treats them to the point you want to leave.
If they won't stick up for you, then ask them to co-sign an apartment you can afford. P.S. Make sure you do a budget to know what you can afford.
2007-10-31 19:05:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a 19 year old boy and I live at home with my parents still. Please DON'T MOVE OUT YET -- WAIT!!!!! I am waiting until I graduate college in 6or7 years when I will be 25or26. Your older sister will probably move out soon, so you will have no problems. But please, your so young to move out, wait a few more years, after graduating college, you will have a LOT more money that way. Trust me, you WON'T regret it.
2007-10-31 19:36:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
see if you can get a court ordered emancipation. If you feel you can support yourself totally go for it.
2007-10-31 19:41:01 · answer #7 · answered by flyingdove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um just get a house or an appartment you say you have a job, just get an apartment
2007-10-31 19:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
so move
2007-10-31 20:36:03 · answer #9 · answered by KRIS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋