Skills for leaving home?

Question

Okay I am an 18 year old girl and was wondering what skills I would need out in the real world like paying bills and things like that. Stuff people must know to have an okay life after leaving home. Also if someone knows any good books or websites for this I would be very grateful. Thanks.

Answer 1

This is one of life's milestones. It's scary and exciting at the same time. The fact that you are even asking this question speaks wonders for your maturity, responsibility, and caution. This is good. The most important thing to do is to budget! You have to come up with a reasonable budget for the things you need based on what you earn. This can be hard to stick to, but you have to expect that you won't have everything you want. It takes a while to build a foundation for your future.

You gotta know how to take care of yourself. That means, especially as a woman, to be self-supportive. Don't rely on men to take care of you financially or emotionally. You need to be able to be by yourself and tell men no.

It's important to be able to hold down a job. Get along with people. Show up and be on time. Don't party late before you go to work.

Have friends to support you and share things with, keep you company. get along well with your neighbors.

Get an education!! It will last you a lifetime.

Stand strong. You'll make it.