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iamme

Lifer
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why don't you wait until you finish High School?

why the urgency to leave now?
 
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Cyberian

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Originally posted by: Gr1mL0cK
Don't worry about these people Munchies. These people are extremeley bitter and jealous because they did not have the money when they were the child or now currently. All because they didn't have it, they must hate on everyone that does.
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Any chance that you could run that theory by us again?

I had a hard time understanding what you were trying to say.

 
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BadNewsBears

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Thanks amnesiac. Atleat you think before you post . Actually I appreciate that post. More things to think about.
 
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jaeger66

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Stay the hell out of my state. Nothing personal, it's just that we're already full. I realize that Detroit is hell on earth, but maybe you can move to Texas instead.
 
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Thegonagle

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Originally posted by: iamme
why the urgency to leave now?
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This is only a guess, but it sounds financial to me. Probably to sell the house at the top of the market and get in on a new, less expensive area at a very low rate, in a climate that is more bearable 2/3rs of the year. Homeowners looking to sell quickly up in that price range are starting to face a buyer's market as more and more people reel in their spending and debt during these toughening times. Of course, the house they're in probably wouldn't depreciate much, if any within a couple years. If they bought the $405,000 house around 10 years ago, it's probably pretty close to doubled in value in that time, so it's not like their mortgage is outrageous for a $50,000 earner. For all we know, it might be paid for. So, while this is a good time to make a move, they would be still able postpone it a few years.
 
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Renob

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Renob. You sir are an idiot.

Why for pointing out the facts?

Oh and my bad I thought you were 16, and aftering reading your first post again I see your only 15
 
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rgwalt

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First of all, I am going to disagree with everyone here and say that I think it is cool that you have a family that includes you in the household decisions. When I was your age, I'm sure that my parents would have at least asked my opinion about a move. They probably wouldn't have left the decision to me, and they probably wouldn't have given me money directly, but they would have included me. They are treating you with the respect of an adult member of the family. Families help each other out, and families make decisions together. Personally I think it is great that they are letting you have a say in the matter. While you still may be a child, you have to start making decisions on your own eventually. Your parents will let you make a decision on where to go to college, so why not have a say in this?

Getting to your question, I would pull up stakes and move to AZ. I didn't stay in touch with any of my friends from high school in college, so from my experience, I don't think your current group of friends will matter much in three years. Also, you can and will make new friends when you start as a junior next year. When you graduate, you will have the option of going back to Michigan, or staying in Arizona. The weather is much, much better, though the summers are much hotter. Finally, there is the money issue. This is very important as you'll be able to buy a decent car with that money that you can take along to college.

Ryan
 
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iwearnosox

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Originally posted by: Gr1mL0cK
Originally posted by: MichaelD
Originally posted by: iwearnosox
At 16 you're fortunate your dad doesn't plant his foot in your arse and impose his will.

$10,000?

You're spoiled, go whine somewhere else.
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THANK YOU.

Munchies, I don't know you for squat. But as someone whose Father never made $402,000 in his entire life, I agree with nosox, above. YOu have lived an EXTREMELY sheltered life.
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Don't worry about these people Munchies. These people are extremeley bitter and jealous because they did not have the money when they were the child or now currently. All because they didn't have it, they must hate on everyone that does.
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Congratulations, you're the nosox retard of the week!?
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oboeguy

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Haven't read this whole long thread, but I can't believe you even have the option not to move at 16. That's insane. And to be bribed? Sheesh, nice way to grow-up, dude. :)
 
EvilYoda

EvilYoda

Lifer
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I agree, you're very fortunate to have parents who care so much about their child (only child, right?) to put this type of decision in his hands. I'd suggest just talking to your parents, if you haven't already, and try to get everyone's POV...why do they want to move so much? If their style of living will be easier, let your parents take it easy. I think it's been said that you'll only have 1 or 2 years left in HS anyway, and if you don't have a problem making friends (which is usually the biggest concern), then what's really holding you back? Your relationship with your parents is much more important than any with your friends right now. The money really isn't a big deal, I'm sure, so whatever...but the fact that he's offering indicates how much he wants to sway your opinion.

Do what's in the best interest for the family and not you, since it sounds like you have a good enough family relationship to even have this concern in the first place.

Lastly...where do you live? for $400K+ on a house, West-side of Troy or even further West? Bloomfield? Birmingham? (me lives in Troy, just always curious to find another person nearby).

Anyway, good luck with everything.
 
Lithium381

Lithium381

Lifer
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Originally posted by: hzl_eyed_grl
Originally posted by: iwearnosox
At 16 you're fortunate your dad doesn't plant his foot in your arse and impose his will.

$10,000?

You're spoiled, go whine somewhere else.
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shoot man, take the cash, it seems that it's REALLY important to your folks

 
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johneetrash

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Jan 3, 2001
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dude, free money. how easy can it get? you think your dad wants an older, slightly used asian kid to adopt?
 
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StormRider

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If you make friends pretty easily and your parents want to move and it's best for the family (for a new job? -- why do they want to move?), then I say move.

I had to move during my senior year in HS because my parents wanted to be closer to their restaurant. It was tough on me because I do not make friends easily -- and I didn't want to make any friends in the new high school because I knew that once college starts, you'll never see them again -- so why bother trying to make friends just to be sad when the time comes to part ways. That was actually a mistake on my part because it made my senior year really lonely. I hated it.
 
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