The best time for me to move out on my own?

Question

A little background - I live in Buffalo area..19 in a month. Psychology Major undergrad and planning on Grad school.. Work 2 jobs..both 8/hr with a total of 48-52 hours per week...1 at a grocery store as a stock clerk and 1 as a Researcher/Intern at a institute of one of the hospitals that is more geared toward my future and have been told they would like me to continue from a summer position to full time...

Single but soon to be in a relationship

I want to find a 3 bedroom apt. and have a pretty good idea of the two friends i would ask to join in...in the $700 a month range

What would be a good acceptable time in my life to make the biggest step in becoming an adult...I was thinking when i hold a job that pays around $15/hr so i have a stable means of income...with all other expenses (car, insurance, cell phone) is this a good plan? If is mirrors you did you make it out there, What was enough to survive, what was your salary/expenses? WHAT IS A GOOD AGE FOR SOMEONE TO MOVE OUT?

Answer 1

WHAT IS A GOOD AGE FOR SOMEONE TO MOVE OUT?

If your parents don't mine, after you get your education. A stable home life is a great advantage when going to collage. It will pay off big time in your life time. You can still socialize/date. I would even give your parents a few bucks for room and board.

Living alone or with 2 buddies is costly. That 700/month does that include heat,water garbage power (heating and electric are sky rocketing lately). Plus food clothes washing a lot of little add up. What if one or both jobs end? !get your education man!!!! FIRST

Answer 2

Money wise it's best to stay at home as long as you can. Personal wise is a different issue. I was going to move out at 23-24, but then I got engaged and stayed there till I got married. Try to stay home as long as you can.

Answer 3

I'm 19. I already have my own place.

In Asian countries it is sometimes socially acceptable for a family to stick together forever. Same for Hispanic countries.

Dunno, dude. Depends on how much you conform to social conventions.