Moving out...

totally agree with cheaper cost of living. if you live outside but not on your own financial , this only add burden to your family. unless you go out with working intention. Studying and travelling or finding soul mate are just huge waste.. hmm, don wish to stay at parent home for more 7 years .. i am 20 and already felt leaving home to be one of the elder son helping to ease family burden

Thanks for both of your responses. I agree that people choose to continue to stay with their parents to save money, and I have pretty much grown up with that mentality. But I feel that it's about time I try to make it out on my own, even if just for a while. I've actually been considering short-term rental, just to have a feel of it. I am financially stable right now. I have already graduated college about year or so ago. I had a college scholarship, so I don't have any student loans. I am also employed full-time with a well-paying job. I can honestly say that in terms of finances, I am prepared. And I am also very good with managing my budget. I actually help my family with budgeting, so I have a good idea of what to expect. I also currently pay for my own phone and gas bills as well as most of my food expenses when I don't eat at home, so that's added budgeting practice that I have. And mm, it's not that I feel bad about still living with my parents. I'm actually still in my very early 20's, so I'm fine with it. It's just that I feel a need for more independence, and I think it'd be a good experience for me.

Thanks for your response. Yes, I believe that is so. As for particular age, some people say it's debatable. But I think 20s, whether early or late, is already fine. Maybe if you're 18 or under, it might be difficult to make a big decision like that. But who am I to judge? Some become self-made millionaires or even billionaires at that age already.

Thank you for your response. Yes, that is right. I think it's time that I learn to make my own decisions, even if it means making mistakes along the way. At least, I will learn to be more responsible because I'll have no one else to blame but myself. And if things turn out well, then I can say I did it my way and feel even better about my success. Thanks for the encouragement. Many friends have told me the same thing, that I need to step out of my comfort zone. Although most of these same friends have struck out on their own and run into problems, majority of the time, they still say they have no real regrets because it's a part of growing up.

Thanks for your response. To answer your questions, I do have a full-time job, and I will be able to pay for the rent, my food, utility bills, and also other expenses like phone and gas. I not only have money saved up, but I also have a constant cashflow as I am and will continue working. As for your suggestion about getting a roommate, I will definitely consider it. :)

Thank you for your response. I am currently 22, and I am financially stable. But like you, my parents would not approve for that same reason. The typical time that many of the people in my family move out is when they get married, especially since I'm a lady. Thanks for the encouragement. I agree that moving out will help me to become more independent in my thinking and actions. I think I am ready to do so, and I'd probably do the same by spending time or sleeping at my parents' house for special occasions. Your input makes me consider the decision a little more. I feel that if I continue to just be complacent with staying at my parents' although I am financially stable, I won't ever get the chance to know how it's like to just be out on my own.

Thanks for your response. That is the main reason I want to move out, to develop my sense of independence. I am financially stable right now, so I think I would be fine. Thank you for the encouragement. I agree that it would be a good experience.