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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Jul 25, 2011 4:51:00 GMT -5
I'm 23 and will be living at home until I've finished Uni in 2 years time.
The Uni I go is a half hours bus journey away from where I live (With the Uni setting on a bus which costs just £100 for the year) seems pointless to get a flat and whatnot and get myself saddled with even more bills when the Uni is so close to my house anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2011 5:50:05 GMT -5
Im 26, a college graduate and a divorcee and just recently moved back in with my parents three hours away after burning many bridges, many failed relationships and finally coming to terms with the fact that since my divorce I am an alcoholic. Used mainly to combat depression but it got to the point where I do not even know what I'm depressed about anymore. They are the only ones who did not turn their back on me so having them back in my life is a huge plus even though I do feel awkward
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Post by Branimal on Jul 25, 2011 6:02:48 GMT -5
I moved out when I was 22.
I moved in with my wife and her parents though. We split the bills 50/50. We rented the downstairs and they took care of the upstairs.
However, I don't think there's really an answer for that. Like many people said, the economy is kind of making it more and more common.
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Post by Johnny Flamingo on Jul 25, 2011 9:41:46 GMT -5
A friend of mine is 50 and lives with his mom. He's single, has a good job and the house has been in family for a long time. His mom takes the back while he lives in the front. He's happy and it has saved him a ton of money. Not a problem if you ask me.
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Post by agent817 on Jul 25, 2011 9:49:53 GMT -5
I've read this whole thread, and it looks like I have to be 'that guy'. 23 is definitely too old to be living at home. If you're going to school, finding roommates to split an apartment isn't all that difficult. Get a job, and get out of there. I moved out three months after I graduated high school, at the age of 17. I've never even considered going back. The people saying 'I don't live with mom, she lives with me' and 'I need to take care of my dad' are a different story. I see no problem with helping parents in need. But if you're living at home because you don't have a job or you can't be bothered to house hunt, well, you're pathetic. Seriously. You do realize we are currently in an economic downturn where a large ass chunk of the population is unemployed and it is harder to get a job that it was a few years ago, right? That's what I was thinking. My best friend gave me that same trip a while back. Since I was only a couple of months out of my working season, he was all asking me if I have looked for a job. I'll admit, I can be a bit lazy sometimes, but even I can admit that finding a job anywhere is scarce and I actually have asked if some places were taking apps and/or hiring. Though my friend is in the military and they have, what I like to call, "economic immunity." Plus, I wonder if some people don't even acknowledge this economic downturn and act like things are easy when really, they aren't.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2011 10:13:49 GMT -5
I moved out when I turned 18, and found ways to take care of myself. Sometimes that meant working 2 jobs, sometimes it meant having a roommate, and for many years I didn't have a car and had to take the bus or a cab everywhere. Hell, there was a period of about a year where I literally lived off of ramen noodles and tap water.
People are free to live with their parents if they want I guess, but I was bound and determined to make it in life on my own, no matter what I had to do or sacrifice. I think it was good for me too, because now thatthings are better financially, I spend my money wisely and appreciate every single possession I have, and every meal I eat much more than anyone else I know.
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Post by Hassan bin Sober on Jul 25, 2011 10:21:13 GMT -5
I moved out when I was 23 going on 24. I kept telling myself before hand that I'd move out as soon as I could afford it however while living at home I could afford to spend money on my action figure collection. I wouldn't say living at home makes you a loser but perhaps a moocher. Again, everybody's situation is different but if it's finances that are keeping you from moving out and you have money for other luxuries then you're basically being a bum. I know I was.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Jul 25, 2011 10:24:26 GMT -5
I'm living at home, but I pay rent. getting 15-20 hours a week and difficulty finding another job makes moving out unfeasable for me right now. I mean, I'd be lucky to pay rent, let alone food, my medicine and other necessities, let alone things like cable or internet. it all depends on your situation and where you live.
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Post by erisi236 on Jul 25, 2011 10:37:06 GMT -5
Heh, people with parents, must be nice. ...Batman? Is that you? Ha, not quite, but really I can't be the only one around here that was a ward of the State and thrown out on his ass on the street when they turned 18 right?
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Post by The Line on Jul 25, 2011 11:18:59 GMT -5
Ha, not quite, but really I can't be the only one around here that was a ward of the State and thrown out on his ass on the street when they turned 18 right? Not quite the same circumstances, but yeah, both my parents are deceased (i'm only 21), so after I graduate from Uni in may, not exactly sure what I'm going to do if I can't land a job
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Post by lionheart21 on Jul 25, 2011 13:34:40 GMT -5
Depends on the situation. If you are going to college like I currently am and do it to save money, or you are a graduate that is simply searching for a job and plan to move out, then you are not a loser, especially if you pay your own bills.
However, if someone just sits around all day doing nothing, has no intention of changing and basically just lives off of their parents, then that would make them a loser.
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Post by Futureraven: Beelzebruv on Jul 25, 2011 14:32:50 GMT -5
As soon as you can afford to, I'd recommend it just because it does change your life, as soon as I got a permanent job 3 years ago I looked and found a place, and can't imagine moving back in unless it was that or homelessness.
Ideally that'd be before 25, but with the way things are now, it's not like there's a stigma as much as there was, it's not the age, it's the cash.
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Post by Cam on Jul 25, 2011 15:55:08 GMT -5
My brother is 26 and he still lives at home with me. It's better at this time for both him and my parents. He's no loser or anything, and he's not short on cash. He's tried to move out before but it's repeatedly fell through.
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Post by simplydurhamcalling on Jul 25, 2011 16:03:26 GMT -5
I'm 25 and am having to move home soon. My flat mate decided he wants to move home for a while I'm assuming so he can save up a deposit, I'll be doing the same (which would take at least 3 years) unless the opportunity presents itself to rent with someone I actually like again.
So potentially I could be living at home at 29 and I don't see much wrong with it. If I could I'd get a 100% mortgage but they're not available anymore.
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Post by Johawn on Jul 25, 2011 16:07:28 GMT -5
I moved out at nineteen to go to uni. I'm 24 now and moved back home last month. I'm not ashamed or anything of it, but I am irritated by it. It makes me wonder how we ever managed when my three siblings and I all lived here when we were kids. There just doesn't seem to be enough space anymore, and that's with my older brother living away.
I don't plan on being here long. I'm relocating about 100 miles away, so I'm just looking for jobs and then I'm gone. But if I were to stay here and look for work, and kept living here, aside from how crowded it is I'd be fine. I live cheaply and I have three hots and a cot. Makes good sense if the option's available.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2011 16:37:51 GMT -5
It all depends on your situation. I, unfortunately live at home with my mom. I work full time, but my job pays horribly, and I have child support to pay so my money is kind of gone. I'm also working on getting a new job with several interviews lined up. I keep looking as I don't want to live at home.
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Post by Next Level was WRONG on Jul 25, 2011 16:50:03 GMT -5
I've read this whole thread, and it looks like I have to be 'that guy'. 23 is definitely too old to be living at home. If you're going to school, finding roommates to split an apartment isn't all that difficult. Get a job, and get out of there. I moved out three months after I graduated high school, at the age of 17. I've never even considered going back. The people saying 'I don't live with mom, she lives with me' and 'I need to take care of my dad' are a different story. I see no problem with helping parents in need. But if you're living at home because you don't have a job or you can't be bothered to house hunt, well, you're pathetic. Seriously. You do realize we are currently in an economic downturn where a large ass chunk of the population is unemployed and it is harder to get a job that it was a few years ago, right? Excuses, excuses.
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Post by psychokiller on Jul 25, 2011 19:30:14 GMT -5
Like others have said it depends on the persons' personal situation. I'm in my mid 20s, and I probably won't be able to move out anytime soon since it's extremely hard to find a job these days. I live in NJ, so it's even worse for me than a lot of other people because I live in a state that's considered to be one of the top 5 most expensive states in the country.
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Post by Throwback on Jul 25, 2011 19:41:41 GMT -5
Depends on the situation. But if you are out of high school and still living at home you really should get a job and help out the household. If you do have a job and aren't helping out the household then you are indeed (in my opinion) a loser.
It's Insanely easy to find work. The people who say it's hard is because they are picky and searching for a job that will also make them happy. It is important to be happy with what you do. But if you need money bad enough, you through happiness out the window and take anything that comes your way.
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Post by HMARK Center on Jul 25, 2011 19:43:20 GMT -5
Like others have said it depends on the persons' personal situation. I'm in my mid 20s, and I probably won't be able to move out anytime soon since it's extremely hard to find a job these days. I live in NJ, so it's even worse for me than a lot of other people because I live in a state that's considered to be one of the top 5 most expensive states in the country. Indeed; I've moved back home (though I pay rent to my parents, no mooching) because this state is just too damned expensive until I open up another revenue stream. Hoping that I'll have that fixed within six months. There really is no set age, but to me there IS an age where it's no longer ok to live at home for free or not pull your weight or whatever. If you've got a job and money coming in, but can't get out, then at least pay some rent, buy some of your own groceries, etc. etc. etc. That should really be right after you're done at school, as long as you've been able to find employment (and if you haven't found it, you'd better be looking for it).
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