manlymatt83
Lifer
Hi all,
I live in an apartment right now that I semi-regret moving into since I graduated college three weeks ago. Its noisy, and right next to the ex, and expensive. The only good part is it is close to work (20 minutes). And yes, if i left here, I can get out of my lease if I decide soon. I have already discussed this with them.
My parents have offered for me to move in with them. Rent free, for three or four months, I could save money, still live a mostly "free" life, no gas/electric bill, etc. Then, while i was living with them, I could take the time to find a new place. The negatives? Not as much freedom (I can't just bring a girl back to my parents house like I have done now), and the commute to work would be 40 minutes (about double). But my rent right now is $1500 and expenses are like $500 so I would be able to bank a good ADDITIONAL $6000 over the course of those three months.
So what to do? Stay in the place now, since its close to work and I'm already here, learn to deal with the noise (trucks), and the fact that its near the ex. Or move in with my family (I'd probably pay a moving company to put most of my stuff in storage)?
I have to decide by tomorrow.
-Matt
PS: I should also say that as a 22 year old I have about $9000 in CC debt. I could pay that off over this three months. That's partially influencing my decision. If I didn't have the debt, I think I would consider staying. Please consider this in your responses. I mean, obviously, I yearn to be on my own, get married, yada yada yada. That's who I am. I think life would be a lot sweeter if I wasn't paying CC companies every month.
I live in an apartment right now that I semi-regret moving into since I graduated college three weeks ago. Its noisy, and right next to the ex, and expensive. The only good part is it is close to work (20 minutes). And yes, if i left here, I can get out of my lease if I decide soon. I have already discussed this with them.
My parents have offered for me to move in with them. Rent free, for three or four months, I could save money, still live a mostly "free" life, no gas/electric bill, etc. Then, while i was living with them, I could take the time to find a new place. The negatives? Not as much freedom (I can't just bring a girl back to my parents house like I have done now), and the commute to work would be 40 minutes (about double). But my rent right now is $1500 and expenses are like $500 so I would be able to bank a good ADDITIONAL $6000 over the course of those three months.
So what to do? Stay in the place now, since its close to work and I'm already here, learn to deal with the noise (trucks), and the fact that its near the ex. Or move in with my family (I'd probably pay a moving company to put most of my stuff in storage)?
I have to decide by tomorrow.
-Matt
PS: I should also say that as a 22 year old I have about $9000 in CC debt. I could pay that off over this three months. That's partially influencing my decision. If I didn't have the debt, I think I would consider staying. Please consider this in your responses. I mean, obviously, I yearn to be on my own, get married, yada yada yada. That's who I am. I think life would be a lot sweeter if I wasn't paying CC companies every month.
