Advice on moving out at 17...?
okay heres the situation -my dad is a paranoid skitzo -he and my mom have my life hell for the past 16 years -i called the police station and they said i can live independantly at 17 -so im outta here as soon as im 17 and get a car which will be around fall 08 i need advice on getting an apartment that will rent to me, and just advice in general ya know? i plan on saving pretty much every dime i make in the next 10 months and im gonna work a 2nd shift part time job and a 2nd shift full time job in the summer....do u tihnk i could have someone over 18 sign my lease even thought they wont be living there? how would i pull that off? i live in van buren county michigan by the way and im turning 17 on july 7th
What is some good advice for moving out at 18?
Thanks for the A2A.I’ll echo what the other answers say, you need a job and a plan. If you’re not going to college, you should be thinking about some kind of training school, be it beauty school, auto mechanic, HVAC, dental hygienist, etc. A job that you get with just a high school diploma (assuming you have one right when you turn 18 - most American kids turn 18 during their senior year of high school).If you are looking to move out due to a poor relationship with your parents, the other thing I would tell you that you need in order to move out is a trusted adult that you can turn to for advice on life. I’m 42 years old and still occasionally call my dad for advice on household things like how to fix something or how to prepare a certain meal (my dad is a really good cook).In general, though, I don’t advise moving out the moment you turn 18 unless you are just in a toxic environment. If that is the case, then get out, but please, have a plan. Understand what rent and utilities cost, make sure you can cover your expenses. Stay away from credit cards unless you are going to be good about managing your debt.If you’re not college-bound, then seriously consider trade school. You can build a solid career with minimal monetary investment. Whatever you do, don’t drop out of high school and try to move out.Good luck.
Have to move out, 18, No money, No job. Need advice and helpful tips for starting a?
There are lots of ways to make cash without committing to a job. For instance: 1) Find a popular search engine for your area like Kijiji or Craigslist and advertise yourself as a young man looking for any kind of labor. Give examples like landscaping or heavy lifting and describe yourself as physically fit etc. 2) See if you can get a hold of any landscaping equipment, such as a rake or shovel or lawnmower etc. Anything you get can supplement your "resume" above and can also be used with door to door selling of your services "Mow your lawn, rake your lawn, edge your lawn (with the shovel)" etc. 3) If you don't have a vehicle to live out of when you move to this new location (which isn't a very happy choice regardless) you have to make plans for where you're going to live before you get there. Call property management firms and find the cheapest acceptable place you can get your hands on. With your girlfriends help bills shouldn't be an issue as long as you get work right away too. 4) Speaking of work, look for a job out there before you move so you have something to fall into. Call, fax resumes, and describe your current plans and when you'll be available for work. 5) Call in any favors with friends or family to help any of these above plans, even if it means borrowing money. 6) Find out what your expenses will be, factoring in rent / utilities / insurance and gas if you have a vehicle / food / other necessities. It's important you HAVE a place ready for you or near when you move, that you have a JOB, and have enough money saved for 2 months worth of bills.
Im Moving out at 18 i need advice?
I had to move to north carolina because i was a minor and my mom forced me too. i lived in ohio. i have a boyfriend of three years and his mom is willing to let me stay with them, i would have a 34+ hours a week job. i am gonna be turning 18. my boyfriend and i have both talked about our future and were determined to be together. right now my boyfriend and i are in a long distance relationship i havent seen him since i moved back in janurary. i miss him so much and want to move back once i turn 18. am i allowed to move when i turn 18 without my mom getting police on me to bring me back? any other people move out at 18 and survived? i am alittle scared but i have had a job for two years so working is no problem. i am going back to my old job in ohio that i had there and i left on good terms from that job and they said they will hire me back. im scared yes, but i just have to remain postive about going back ON MY OWN COMPLETELY. if i move my mom will NEVER talk to me again she will find it as betrayl but my boyfriends mom treats me like her daugther and she said as long as im respectful then she will let me live with them. my boyfriend is completely fine with it and wont be annoyed with me being there and hes exctied for me to move back.i have no problem with helping with rent or anything else needed if my boyfriends mom needs it becuz she is taking me in. so i need advice please!!!!
18, need to move out asap, tips, advice, family problems?
You can survive anything if there's an end in sight. Make a plan to move out, but don't tell anyone until you are sure it will happen. Start by saving every dollar you possibly can because it's expensive to move out on your own. Then start researching where to move, what it will cost and see if you know anyone who could be your roommate. In the mean time, start acting more independent by finding your own way to work. Mom won't be around to drive you once you move out, so this is practice for being on your own. If you're intent on moving out on your own, don't get a car loan and save up enough to cover at least 3 month's expenses in your new place -that will cover the deposits for the apartment and utilities with a little leftover for start up costs and an emergency fund in savings. Startup costs include a huge list of things like furniture, tv, microwave, dishes, silverware, sheets, shower curtain, towels, etc. Even cheap stuff like soap, toothpaste, plastic wrap adds up very quickly. $2,000 won't get you very far at all. It may be enough to get you to a new place, but it's not enough to keep you there (you'll be back at mom's before you know it). Once you figure out how much it costs to live on your own and have a plan to get out, it may help you deal with your mom about the stupid stuff until you're able to afford moving out.
Moving out of parents house before marriage...... need advice.?
First of all I'm 27 yrs old, will be 28 in November. I come from an extremely conservative/old-fashioned family. I have 3 older sisters & all of them didn't move out until they got married. The oldest was 33 yrs old when she moved out & got married (I know). That is the family rule- period. I have been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years & will be engaged soon. I am planning on moving out within 2 weeks but have not spoken to my family. This is going to completely break my mom's heart. I am getting married in one year. Does anyone think I should wait it out or just move out?
What advice would you give to someone moving out for the first time?
I moved out when I was 21 years old, which is six months ago, and this was a rather important step that I had to move forward with. I never lived alone or away from home and this time I was moving to a different country on the whole. Here are some of my observations that might be of help to you.Carrying 3–4 months of expenses in the beginning is a very good idea. I did the same thing and I was glad I did not have to worry about paying the rent and other expenses as soon as I moved out.You might have to spend a lot in the first month on miscellaneous expenses which may include important daily needs. To figure out what you might have to buy, start mapping your day from the morning as soon as you wake up. For example, the first thing I need is a toothbrush → Toothpaste → Dental Floss → Coffee mug → Err, where’s the coffee powder?If you are going to live alone, get used to waking up on time, with the help of multiple alarms. You don’t want to miss an important class/test.Depending on your interests, you could stick some posters to make your room look better, at least for your own tastes.Since you are going to live alone, make assumptions on what groceries you might need and get them accordingly. You don’t want to get a gallon of milk and end up throwing it after a fortnight because it is past its expiry date.You’re away from home for the first time, find some good friends. Friends are like family away from home!I believe that living alone opens up a new side in us, which teaches us how to manage things on our own and act responsibly. The past 6 months have been amazing and I really like living on my own now. I hope your adventure goes great too!