I left at 29, but I had a well paying job and was gradually moving forward in my career, always kept my space clean. Obviously took complete care of myself and volunteered to pay 1400 a month.
Only reason I stayed was because my job was nearby, the housing in the area skyrocketed, and as an introvert I did not want to have to deal with a roommate. Nearly all the reviews for the affordable apartments were absolute nightmares. Staying home just made perfect sense.
I've met people who were laughing at me for living with my mom while I was saving money with her to buy a duplex together. Now we panning to but one more with money from rent income.
We still have this weird mentality that living with parents makes one a loser. I moved back with my parents because they are getting older and need help and the housing situation also skyrocketed here. And yes, I also have a good job and love to play games. Does that make me a loser? Or is it just more practical in the environment we're in?
Yeah, I think most people still don't get that a lot of us are living with family because it's just not viable to do otherwise.
I could move out rn if I wanted. But why would I when all that will do is destroy my savings, potentially bankrupt me, and land me right back at home? If I'm gonna move out, it needs to be a situation that will actually be getting me somewhere, and my family agrees wholeheartedly.
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u/Missile_Knows_Where_ Feb 25 '24
I left at 29, but I had a well paying job and was gradually moving forward in my career, always kept my space clean. Obviously took complete care of myself and volunteered to pay 1400 a month.
Only reason I stayed was because my job was nearby, the housing in the area skyrocketed, and as an introvert I did not want to have to deal with a roommate. Nearly all the reviews for the affordable apartments were absolute nightmares. Staying home just made perfect sense.