Want To Move Out Of Your Parent’s House Before Age 30? People Share How They Managed To Pull This Off
Moving out of your parent’s house is one of the most cherished milestones of transitioning from childhood to adulthood. But, the ridiculous cost of living today has unfortunately made this a long-term goal for many.
In fact, according to a Pew Research Center survey published last month, fifty percent of adults between the ages of eighteen and twenty-nine are still living with one or both of their parents.
So now, many young adults stuck in the same situation are wondering how the heck they can break the pattern– and some are turning to social media.
“People who moved out of their parent’s house before thirty– how?” one Reddit user even asked last week.
Well, the thread gained nearly thirty thousand responses, and people around the world reveled in the struggle of starting fresh.
Roommates & Ramen
“I was kicked out at sixteen, and after couch surfing for a few months, I moved into a studio apartment with four other people.”
“When I say we were poor, I mean poor. Most of us did not have jobs. I lived off of the worst food– knock-off ramen, dollar store canned vegetables, rice, and terrible year-old pasta. It was a wild few years.”
kucherav – illustrative purpose only, not the actual person
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“Yep. I had three roommates for about two to three years at one point. We all got along great, and it really gave us all more financial freedom.”
Living Frugally
“I could not afford consoles, and I could not afford TV. Even my cell was a used unit I got for cheap.”
“All I could afford was food, rent, and basic utilities. But that leaves a lot of time for work.”
“My first solo place did not have cable or internet. A flip phone was an extravagance. My cat and I just watched Lord Of The Rings a whole lot.
Working While In School
“One should not go through college without working any job.”
“I saved every penny and was able to buy a condo at twenty-three.”
Living During A Different Time
“Stuff was a lot less expensive in 2003.”
“Hold on while I reminisce about five hundred dollar one-bedroom apartments, one dollar and fifty cent gas, and being on my mom’s health insurance.”
“I have three step kids and live in San Diego now and have no idea what they are going to do if they want to move out. Average rent is almost double what I was paying for my first house, and even with California’s higher minimum wage, they are still making less per house than I was twenty-something years ago.”
“Yep, this was my secret to moving out, too– do it fifteen years ago.”
Other Ways Included…
Working extra side jobs to make ends meet and getting creative with your budget. Plus, only purchasing furniture from thrift stores, living in less populated areas, and dealing with debt.
If you moved out before thirty, do you agree with these factors? And if you are currently trying to move out of your parent’s house, what’s your plan?
You can read the original Reddit thread here.
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