Living at home

ThetaGrrl · #1 11-24-2003, 06:37 PM

So, I'm just curious as to how many of you moved back in with your parents after graduation, and see if any of you have advice for someone who has...

I graduated this May and moved back in with my fam in my hometown, as I just didn't have the money to live on my own. Now I have a decent (read: I make money, but not tons of it) job, and could *technically* afford to move out. However, I'm getting married soon, and I feel like maybe it's a good idea to save up some money. My fiance is in the military, though, so it's not like I *have* to save money- it just seems wise so we could put it towards a down payment on a house or something. *But,* living at home isn't easy! I have two teen-aged siblings... 'nuff said (Privacy? What's that?) I've lived on my own before, so it's not a question of "needing the experience."

To make a long question short: Do I suck it up so I can save some money? Or get out asap??

ThetaPrincess24 · #2 11-24-2003, 07:03 PM

Thats a tough question........I cannot imagine living with my parents again, my dad isnt that bad he stays out of my business for the msot part , but my mom...........I wont even go into that. I'm tryign to move out of this townhouse that my dad owns, and get away from my sister. We only get along and grow close when we do not live together. Living with her is a disaster and destructive. It's really up to you. If you truly feel like you need to save money, then suck it up for a little while longer. If you feel you need the freedom from your siblings and can swing it, sign a short lease somewhere till you get married.

juniorgrrl · #3 11-24-2003, 07:05 PM

FI and I are both out of college and we both moved back home after graduation. It takes getting used to, after being on your own. But at this point, we figure that the money we save is well worth the inconvenience. Because he was living at home, he was able to bank a lot of cash for a REALLY nice e-ring for me. That was in April. We've been saving money like crazy since and have a contract to close on a home on Jan 15.

If you can stand your family and all that comes with it, its worth it to suck it up for a little while longer. It's always more expensive to live on your own than you think, and its always better to have as much cash saved as possible!

Good luck!

AchtungBaby80 · #4 11-24-2003, 11:31 PM

I'm having the same problem, and let me tell you, it's weird coming back from 4 years at college and living at home again. I think we can all agree on that! My family fights a lot, and my younger sister is 13 and going through that major attitude thing so both those together make things very difficult sometimes. I'm trying to get out soon, but I will agree with everyone else and say that if you can stand to live with your family and your nerves don't suffer too much, do it. It's certainly a good way to save cash.

Hootie · #5 11-25-2003, 01:26 AM

OH LORD NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I moved back once (inbetween apartments). Being the oldest of 3, I lost my bedroom. So my parents were cruel and for 9 months I had a FORT in the basement. I kid you not - I've got pictures to prove it. I had sheets for walls and all of my stuff in a crammed space. It sucked. And my youngest brother was a little brat back then and would throw nerf footballs against the sheets and knock em down while I was sleeping. URG. I got the hell outta there as soon as I could!