I REALLY need to move out of my parents house but im not making enough money. how am i supposed to get out?

Question

Im 19 and its clear that both me and my parents want me out of the house. The problem is that the money i make varies week to week from 75 to MAYBE 100 dollars. I absolutely hate the job im at. Im so unhappy and im stuck in an awful rut. My parents wont help out, and they make me buy my own groceries, clothes and pretty much anything else i need. How am i supposed to get out of here?? like i said i hate my job, but it looks good on a resume, and finding a higher paying job around here is near impossable because i live in a college town and there all taken. anyone im willing to share a place with already has one at their school. I only go to community college and it doesn’t offer dorms..i NEED TO GET OUT!! but how??

(Sorry its so long... i kinda went on a rant)

Answer 1

Move in with friends, but understand that this is not really a solution, it is a stop-gap until you can get your degree.

Keep looking for work, especially waitressing at upscale restaurants. Tips at these places are good, and you could put yourself through college with this and a student loan. The work is mostly in the evening and you can go to school full time during the day.

Understand that you will be on a real treadmill for the next for the next few years, but this is your chance to get the education necessary for a good career, one that you love.

Answer 2

ok, think about is this way. You already buy your own groceries, clothes, and other stuff so you are practically supporting yourself. The only thing you don't do is pay rent. So, you need to rent a room, simple as that. You can't afford to get an apartment with someone so rent a room. I don't know where you live, but you can probably find a room for cheap. If you can't afford rent for a room, then you need to give up some of your free time and get a second job. Keep the one you have now, because if it looks good on your resume it will help you in the future. if you want some ideas for a second job that make good money try bartending or serving but only in high-end places where you could make bank in tips.

Answer 3

Is there a grandparent or aunt living in a bigger town, that would be willing to let you live with them until you get a job and move out? You can help them with chores and the like.

Yes, that would be a pain, but you would at least have a home base to work from. They would probably know the area well enough to make some recommendations.

Answer 4

I have been in this sort of situation before, I had my first daughter when I was fifteen, me and her dad wanted to live together and our parents weren't to big on that happening under their roof. In the end we moved in to a communial house, with a bunch of roommates, so everyone pays a little of the rent and helps out around the house. Its not really ideal, but it got us out of the house and gave us more freedom. Once you start making more money you could look for a better roommate situation, maybe with friends. There are lots of places to find people to live with, like craigslist.com which has a section of people looking for others to live with them. I know the idea of moving in with someone you don't know seems really weird, but its fine in the end I promise.
Best of luck!

Answer 5

At your community college, you need to post flyers in the student area requesting a roommate who wants to share an apartment and can afford X dollars in rent per month. specify exactly what you want: male/female, age?, etc.....Then give your phone number and proceed to "interview" people to be a roommate. You'll want to meet in a public place like a coffee house in case the person is a nut job.

Answer 6

Your situation sounds similar to mine except my parents wont let me leave and they get on my nerves. If you really want to move out, you would need to find a better paying job. try monster.com or jobing.com they have a lot of good paying jobs for students. or you can work more hours at your current job. Depending on the cost of living in your area you would need to figure out how much you need to live on your own. apartments.com will give you a good idea of how much you would be paying. also check your college bulletin for other students looking for roommates or just ask around on your campus, you may find a better job or a roommate. good luck!

Answer 7

may i know why your parent wants u to live outside their house?
working time would be so bored and hard if u didn't love your job.
if i were you the first step that i take is, looking for a side job, beside my current job (this is for extra income) and nego with my parents if i could stay on their house for a few time longer.
meanwhile i saving my money and having current job also side job.
or if i want to step out the house more soon, i will stay at my friend house (if they allow me) and still doing my current job, but looking the side job too, and start to saving my money.
why looking for side job cause its impossible to look for a new job with high salary.
i will do the step above if my parent reason "why i have to step out from house" is reasonable! but if is not, i dont want to move out! but i will stay there (with a close ear, cause they would be fussy all the time) and saving money, so at the time i will able to stay at my own place with 100% privacy for me!
clearly mind would lead u to a way out of your problem's.
^_^ have a nice life.

Answer 8

I can understand how you feel, both of my boys felt the same way. One has moved on, the other living here is 20. He has a good job but has credit card payments, car payments, insurance payments, and some medical payments keep him from "moving out". He also likes to buy fast food, gifts for girls to have as girlfriends, has the cell phone, etc...you get my drift. We do this for him to move forward and move out! But, he's our son and he is young. How long...you tell us! LOL - Nancie

Answer 9

If you want to change your situation you have to be willing to make a CHANGE!
In other words find where you can compromise, and work to improve your situation.

Looking for others to bail you out isn't the answer, not if you really want to be self reliant.

Answer 10

better paying job
second job
room mate.

none of the above, have to stay home