How did you move out?

betterthanbefpre

If you have an option stay home, go to school then move out.

pteryndactyl

First...I wouldn't consider moving until you have ~6 months of expenses saved up.

Second...if you can stay at home even longer, do it. I know parents can be a pain, but seriously most of the time that's nothing in comparison to the stress and problems you'll deal with once you're on your own.

I'm 23 and planning to move out (w/ my boyfriend) in a few weeks. I stayed at home through college and my first year of working. Living at home = saving TONS of money! But my parents are awesome sooo....

marieann82

I didn't move out. To this day I still live with my parents as I work and go to college.

I say save your money. Stay home.

This! If I could do over I'd do this....I just think about all the money I could've saved :sad:

Yup.. Stay at home.. Wish I could do it again.
Take the money you would be spending on rent, and put it into a savings account. Grin and bear with your parents. If you can save up enough money to cover for 6 months worth of rent and utilities, consider it then. Other than that, just keep yourself busy, and look at it as a place to lay your head at night.
Wait until you are done with school and have a good paying job to move out.

AGREED!

NormInv

Craigslist

DonnieFoozball

Crumby living environments, forced camaraderie, strangers in your personal space, etc. are some of the best experiences from college, and also the greatest (IMHO) chances to make great life long friends. Dorms are a great place to meet people and 'shop' for future roommates. If you're not talking about college, but instead are talking about launching into the workforce, I would suggest rooming with a friend if you can, or a friend of a friend. They are safer than a complete Craigslist stranger (maybe?). FYI: I may be biased since I'm 37 and my closes friends to this day are friends and former roommates from college. (Granted, there are lots of people I am glad to not see or hear from ALSO, but that is part of the growth experience too.... Also, having lived with roommates in the past, made me better able to 'adjust' to living with a new 'roommate' after I got married. )

Madame_Goldbricker

Craigslist

Hmmm, hopefully not one of those "looking for 18+, slim, blonde, to share house - must be prepared to do light dusting duties in underwear!!" type ad's on there. :huh:

CMB1979

My first job out of college was a leasing specialist for an apartment community.

My apartment was at a 20% discount and I didn't have to put down a deposit.

honeysprinkles

First year I lived in a dorm, second year I moved into an apartment with my then fiance (now husband). The third year we moved into a 2br apartment with his brother (who was also a student at the time) but then we couldn't even afford that and we had the option to move 45 minutes back to our hometown into a house their grandpa owns (but isn't living in) for cheaper rent (and a lot more space.) Fourth year, which will be this year, we are moving back closer to school and on our own, and we're married now too.

I really didn't like having roommates, but sometimes it's necessary.
Most of my living expenses are paid for with financial aid and student loans...not ideal, but necessary for right now! Getting married helps because now we're both considered independent financially so our financial aid is based on our income and not our parents, which it should be because neither of our parents support us or pay for our school.

Cp731

Are you capable of paying bills? Did your parents show you how to use a checking account and balance a check book.
Will you have a job that will allow you to pay all the rent if 1 of your roommates Bails? You want to be prepared for the downside.
Do you know how to do your own laundry? Have you ever went food shopping for yourself?
Do you have any pets your trying to take with you?
It can be difficult in figuring how you will pay for rent, laundry, food, hygiene products, you have to factor everything in right down to Toilet Paper.
Are you good with budgeting money? So you know not to order a pizza if your cell phone needs to be paid, cuz 20$ is 20$
Have you considered what type of transportation you will be using? Public or do you have your own car?

When you move out are your parents willing to pick up the slack, meaning help ya out from time to time? Or are you gonna be one of those kids that calls home daily because you need something?

honeysprinkles

I don't know a lot about welfare, I just kind of put it in there because I know a friend who's using it to pay for her expenses..

You guys make it sound like renting with people has been a nightmare xD In my head I want my own place but will I have enough to support myself is the question :P

usually you can qualify for food stamps if you're a college student and you work a minimum of 20 hours per week...which can actually be hard as a part time worker because a lot of places won't even schedule you that much, especially if you have a full time class schedule to work around!

3dogsrunning

I don't know a lot about welfare, I just kind of put it in there because I know a friend who's using it to pay for her expenses..

You guys make it sound like renting with people has been a nightmare xD In my head I want my own place but will I have enough to support myself is the question :P

usually you can qualify for food stamps if you're a college student and you work a minimum of 20 hours per week...which can actually be hard as a part time worker because a lot of places won't even schedule you that much, especially if you have a full time class schedule to work around!

All depends on where she is. I checked profile, no location. Where I am, students on welfare are unheard of unless they were in the system before going to school, and usually only if they are single parents. And not usually university.

honeysprinkles

I don't know a lot about welfare, I just kind of put it in there because I know a friend who's using it to pay for her expenses..

You guys make it sound like renting with people has been a nightmare xD In my head I want my own place but will I have enough to support myself is the question :P

usually you can qualify for food stamps if you're a college student and you work a minimum of 20 hours per week...which can actually be hard as a part time worker because a lot of places won't even schedule you that much, especially if you have a full time class schedule to work around!

All depends on where she is. I checked profile, no location. Where I am, students on welfare are unheard of unless they were in the system before going to school, and usually only if they are single parents. And not usually university.

Ya, that's true. I'm in Florida so that's how it works here.

AngelicxAnnihilation

I'm in Ontario, Canada. I called a friend a little while ago (the one that happens to be using welfare lol) and she said she'd rent me a room for $350. It would probably be good to rent with her (for very cheap) because at least I know her..

@ half of the people on the list, I've saved more than the 6 months rent including groceries and other expenses. I agree with you guys, it's a major factor to add in before you run out the door..

@ChasinPavement, Yes to everything on that list minus the check book..

gimpygramma

Was attending university and didn't have enough scholarship money to support myself. Got a job as a mother's helper just off campus. Nice family, a room that was way beyond anything I'd had at home and 5 little boys under the age of 7. It worked for me.

3dogsrunning

I'm in Ontario, Canada. I called a friend a little while ago (the one that happens to be using welfare lol) and she said she'd rent me a room for $350. It would probably be good to rent with her (for very cheap) because at least I know her..

@ half of the people on the list, I've saved more than the 6 months rent including groceries and other expenses. I agree with you guys, it's a major factor to add in before you run out the door..

@ChasinPavement, Yes to everything on that list minus the check book..

I suggest you decide now whether you will perjure yourself or cover for your friend. She could be in trouble if someone reported your living arrangement and you would be involved.

Madame_Goldbricker

I'm in Ontario, Canada. I called a friend a little while ago (the one that happens to be using welfare lol) and she said she'd rent me a room for $350. It would probably be good to rent with her (for very cheap) because at least I know her..

@ half of the people on the list, I've saved more than the 6 months rent including groceries and other expenses. I agree with you guys, it's a major factor to add in before you run out the door..

@ChasinPavement, Yes to everything on that list minus the check book..

I suggest you decide now whether you will perjure yourself or cover for your friend. She could be in trouble if someone reported your living arrangement and you would be involved.

Agreed! - & word of caution I'd be very wary as depending on what field ur planning on studying in there could be long-term ramifications from this :sad:

PepperWorm

Got married. Moved out 1 month later after scraping together enough money for our own apartment.

It took 2 incomes to keep up with the bills, but I'm kinda lucky my husband has an entry level job that brings in more than crappy retail/fast food like mine. I'm a full time student and we're able to pay for tuition on our own as well.

Can't live on campus? Or cheaper to live off/no option to?

If you can't lean on anyone, friends and roommates are kind of your only option.

Cp731

I'm in Ontario, Canada. I called a friend a little while ago (the one that happens to be using welfare lol) and she said she'd rent me a room for $350. It would probably be good to rent with her (for very cheap) because at least I know her..

@ChasinPavement, Yes to everything on that list minus the check book..

Yaaaaay. Your so cute. Go for it, then. Just watch your back when it comes to living w/ppl. Be clear about chores and respect each others privacy. I think the biggest issues ppl face when sharing a place is cleaning up after yourself, eating someone elses food,
and noise. If your both in school remember to be quiet during times of study. Don't eat their food unless an agreement is made and wipe the sink out in the bathroom when your done brushing your teeth.

anemoneprose

I'm in Ontario, Canada. I called a friend a little while ago (the one that happens to be using welfare lol) and she said she'd rent me a room for $350. It would probably be good to rent with her (for very cheap) because at least I know her..

@ half of the people on the list, I've saved more than the 6 months rent including groceries and other expenses. I agree with you guys, it's a major factor to add in before you run out the door..

@ChasinPavement, Yes to everything on that list minus the check book..

Welfare? You need OSAP. Talk to the financial services people at your university or college. If your family income is at the right place, it's possible to get enough to live and study. It's a low interest loan and the repayment schedule is the fairest thing you'll see anywhere.

And, I think there's still that 30% rebate on tuition (forgiveness) this year if you're studying in Ontario.

http://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/30-off-ontario-tuition

Living: dorm first year, roomies after that - cheapest way to go, also more fun.

But: do not pass go if you are planning on messing around and don't know what you want to study yet. In this economy, even in Ontario, it's not worth it.