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03-04-2010, 10:11 AM
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#76 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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My first experience away from home was when, at the age of 22, I moved across the country to take up a co-op job. Even though I lived with roommates and I was away only 8 months, that experience taught me a lot about taking care of myself. I still managed to save up enough money to pay for the final year of my undergrad. Moving back home was a bit of an adjustment though.
I've been out permanently for 3 years and while it's been really good for the most part, the one thing I regret is not starting another degree while at home. I want to go back to my school to do a Masters of some sort, but when you're saddled with a mortgage, it's a very tough thing to do. On the other hand, doing things around the house and decorating, can be kind of fun too. Oh, and once you move out, you'll understand what "keeping up with the Joneses" actually means.
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03-04-2010, 10:12 AM
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#77 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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25, still living at home at the moment. Finished school 2 years ago and have been working full time, saving up for grad school. Supposed to hear back about my applications this month, so I will know if I am moving out to Vancouver or Toronto.
If I go to Toronto then I have to rent. No other choice in that regard... but if I get into UBC, I might look into buying a small 1 bedroom.
I get along pretty well with my parents so living at home has been fine, but I am finally reaching that age where I need to get out on my own.
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03-04-2010, 10:38 AM
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#78 | | (╯°□°）╯聽不到 ╮(°□°╮)
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moved out at 22
the best move and worst move ever for me
Learned to be even more independent, at the same time really miss the lack of responsibility and home cooked meals
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03-04-2010, 04:05 PM
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#79 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Moved out at 22. Seeing as I had to pay rent when living with my Mother anyways, it made sense.
Greatest move ever, turned a situation where I couldn't stand being around my mother, to now enjoying her company more when I do visit.
I share an apt with my GF, I definitely recommend getting a roomate or a GF, that way costs are low, we split everything 50/50.
I don't think I'd ever move back home, being independent and having your own place is one of the best things in the world.
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03-04-2010, 04:26 PM
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#80 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Living at home at 28. Sister's 30 and still here as well. Both of us are saving up our downpayments. Why set yourself back financially if you can avoid it? We all know how expensive GVRD RE is.
Maybe it's a cultural thing too but pretty much everyone I know who hasn't moved elsewhere to work still lives at home, unless they bought their own place. 
Honestly it really comes down to how you get along with your family. Sure we drive each other nuts once in a while but you also learn to compromise.
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03-04-2010, 04:44 PM
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#81 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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^ I'd say that's the major thing getting along with family = sticking around longer
privacy etc isn't a big thing with me it's not like I'm hounded and I work hard so there's nothing for anyone to complain about
I could even see a situation down the road moving in with my grandparents to take care of them if it came to that
for me, I'd rather live amongst family then be alone in some apartment by myself, so far I've yet to meet a chick I can tolerate spending time with long term let alone living with
and I'll tell ya, the pre-nup that I'll write up if the time eventually does come will scare most women away anyways 
I can't help but lol @ ppl I used to know in highschool I see on FB having kids and shit with crappy jobs and broke ass parents, sure I'm sure your "in love" but this is the real world and you've pretty much determined what the next 25 years of your life are going to be like Posted via RS Mobile | |
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03-04-2010, 04:52 PM
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#82 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by Volvoman  fuck rent
you like paying for someone's mortgage? Live home, save up for a downpayment instead | this is the only reason i havent moved out yet
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03-04-2010, 11:25 PM
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#83 | | NEWBIE ACCOUNT!
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Anyone watch Jersey Shore?
Vinny's mother. I'm sure if must us had a mom like her, we'd stay home.
I don't know much about Italien culture but when I did door to door sales, I saw a lot of Italien families where the son still lives with the parents. Young and old.
Either way, if you don't get along with your family, it's probably best to move out to lower stress. Life's too short to stress everyday.
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03-05-2010, 09:20 PM
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#84 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by thebluew Anyone watch Jersey Shore?
Vinny's mother. I'm sure if must us had a mom like her, we'd stay home.
I don't know much about Italien culture but when I did door to door sales, I saw a lot of Italien families where the son still lives with the parents. Young and old.
Either way, if you don't get along with your family, it's probably best to move out to lower stress. Life's too short to stress everyday. | thats how im living right now, im going fucking mad, but i cant afford to move out yet and i absolutely will not pay rent.. im kinda fucked  | |
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