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Hearing all these stories about moving out would normally have me worried, but for some reason, I'm looking forward to it. I guess I'm tired of living at home after 24 years. I can't wait to finish my degree and take on all the challenges life will bring.
Living away from home is fun in a lot of ways, but I would say it sucks in just as many. I lived in an apartment for a year while I was in school and I gotta say that overall it sucks. Living at home sucks too but hey, grass is greener on the other side.
What sucked about being on your own?
it doesn't suck, it's awesome. Do whatever you want, have some beers whenever you want. No need to be embarrased having girls over. I loved living on my own, just make sure it's a roomate you know you can live with and don't let the little things get you angry at each other.
You know what isnt good. Going to bed in your room, then waking up in your roomates bed. WTF
My head hurts....
Learn to cook. But still, at rent that cheap (it's double that here...) you should be more than set. Me and my roommie only work part time and we're holding down a $365 a month (per person) place, so you should be all set. Oh, but we don't drive.
I've been dorming for years, but I just fairly recently actually got my own place. I like it. I'm glad I can room with who I want to now. I always got stuck with assholes before. My roommate now is cool. I think I drive her a little nuts sometimes, but we get along.
My BF and I just moved in together about 2 months ago. Here is what I learned:
-Wallmart is your friend! They have pretty good cheap furniture and decorating stuff
-Food is way more expensive than you think! You need to build a good pantry with staples such as butter, flour, spices and whatnot so that you can home cook your meals. Hamburger/chicken/tuna helper is easy and makes good leftovers.
-Decide how you are going to split all the bills or there will be some heated arguments later
On a side note, you pay 525 for a one bedroom apartment?!? We pay 625 for a three bedroom 2 bathroom! I live in southern Texas so housing must be cheaper than in the big city.
Jesus... I'm in a smallish city and it's $1150 for a 2 bedroom (one double room, one single room). And that's peanuts compared to what my freinds in New York pay and actually a pretty good deal for this town in general.Quote:
Originally Posted by animegirl20
Where in Jersey do you live?Quote:
Originally Posted by Frogacuda
I'd say the biggest expense is food. Going out to eat is an absolute killer on the wallet. It can be hard to fight the urge of being lazy and ordering in/going out to eat but it's a lot cheaper to make your own. It's surprising how fast the bills pile up. Easy to spend it, a bitch to earn it.
Oh and a warning...got a credit card? Only use it if you HAVE to. You'll be up to your ears in debt and looking at years of work just to climb out of that debt hole. Don't have a cc? Even better. Just get a debit card (works just like a cc, but no interest. Money comes right out of your account).
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Originally Posted by Rumpy
LOL. That was awesome.
How long has debit been around? Are there people who don't know what a debit card is?
Best line ever.