Money, money, money...

[Fork]

I had to use the cliche title. :)

I'm going to keep this short and simple. My new house lease starts June 1st and I don't want to back out because I really like my roommates and the location.

I have to pay $175 a month for Mitch's board plus $500 a month for my room rental.

I'm thinking that job prospects don't look too good in my hometown either. I could only work for 8 weeks as I am going to Alberta for the month of July. Is it worth it for me to pay $2200 to rent up here and live at home for a few months, if I won't have to pay for groceries or gas?

Money isn't a huge issue. More is better but I have school money to cover the board and rent.

[jeezitsjacki]

im going through that issue too. I go to school but come home every weekend. I have an apartment with my boyfriend and friend at school. My lease ends in July and I keep going back and forth between moving back home. I said I was going to until I talked to my parents and they think I should still live with my boyfriend. They think I will go crazy living in a smaller house than I am used to with them (recently moved) and they think I should get a second chance at living on my own (right now my other roomate is very messy and it frustrates me). but with not being able to work a whole lot of hours and paying board..im stuck. my parent said they would help me out with money but I dont want to do that to them.

sorry I kind of ranted.. but I definately know what your going through

[Fork]

im going through that issue too. I go to school but come home every weekend. I have an apartment with my boyfriend and friend at school. My lease ends in July and I keep going back and forth between moving back home. I said I was going to until I talked to my parents and they think I should still live with my boyfriend. They think I will go crazy living in a smaller house than I am used to with them (recently moved) and they think I should get a second chance at living on my own (right now my other roomate is very messy and it frustrates me). but with not being able to work a whole lot of hours and paying board..im stuck. my parent said they would help me out with money but I dont want to do that to them.

sorry I kind of ranted.. but I definately know what your going throughArg. At least they're very supportive of you living with your boyfriend. :) That's always great to see. That's a tough decision.

My school is a 5 hour drive from my hometown. Moving back home isn't exactly going to be a drop in the bucket after 8 months of being on my own. I've visited for a week or two at a time, but this is going to be weird.

I'm just thinking that gas costs me a good $40 a week. Food is $20-$30 a week too. That's a lot of money to be saved. My parents also offered to help pay Mitch's board but I don't know if I can do that to them. If so, I'd have to crazy pay them back. My mom's also taking me on a month-long road trip. I don't know where they're getting their money from but this is nuts.

My dad said that there's no point in me working for 8 weeks. :( I feel so lost!

[3equines]

I would whole-heartedly accept the support your parents are trying to offer you, they are proud of you for making healthy choices and it is obvious that they want you to continue to succeed. They do have selfish motives, too - they miss you and want to spend time with you.

I have been on my own since before the age of 16 (legally emancipated at 16, foster care and institutions for a few years before that). There were two sides to the story between my family and I, and it is all water under the bridge. But what I have to say is, growing up is really tough, and making it on your own is even harder, and if you are blessed with a family who wants to show their love by allowing you more time to be yourself and less time worrying about work and money - then embrace it, and give them your time in return. Life is very short, and love is hard to find in all of its forms, so hold onto it for what it is worth.

[Fork]

I would whole-heartedly accept the support your parents are trying to offer you, they are proud of you for making healthy choices and it is obvious that they want you to continue to succeed. They do have selfish motives, too - they miss you and want to spend time with you.

I have been on my own since before the age of 16 (legally emancipated at 16, foster care and institutions for a few years before that). There were two sides to the story between my family and I, and it is all water under the bridge. But what I have to say is, growing up is really tough, and making it on your own is even harder, and if you are blessed with a family who wants to show their love by allowing you more time to be yourself and less time worrying about work and money - then embrace it, and give them your time in return. Life is very short, and love is hard to find in all of its forms, so hold onto it for what it is worth.Thanks. I just feel terrible using some school money on Mitch but I don't want to give him up. It seems like everything is working out really well for you right now and I'm happy for you. :)

They keep telling me not to worry about money but they are proud of me for supporting myself (apart from paying for rent, textbooks or tuition.) I'm hoping to do the same in September. I got my job in the first place to support Mitch. I can't stop thinking about the fact that they're basically giving me $675 a month from June to August. It's crazy. I'm really grateful for their generosity. I guess I feel bad too because I know my sister supported herself in college without my parents help. Not even once.

:( But then again, the stock market was better when she went through school (04 to 06).

[3equines]

Technically, my grants, scholarships, and student loans are supporting my horses. I am graduating with my nursing degree this June, and worked while going to school until last year, the nursing curriculum is just too complex to mix with making an honest living;) So don't feel bad if some of your school money supports your horse. Other young people are using school money for partying, fancy clothes, or worse. If Mitch is an essential part to your sanity, then he is an essential part to your success as a student, and the investment of money will be returned when you enter the workforce with a degree that means something, and earns you a good paycheck.

[Suzi]

Do you feel that your parents wouldn't offer if they were strapped for cash? If so let them help you. As a parent we want our children to suceed. We know that even when they leavr for college that they are still our dependents for a few more years. Since you are wroking hard to keep up with your board and other expenses, they are much more willing to help whrn they can. Its not like it will be an indenfiante support. Enjoy your summer !!! Believe me once you are no longer a student, it gets tougher to find the time to do the thingsyou love.

[Fork]

Technically, my grants, scholarships, and student loans are supporting my horses. I am graduating with my nursing degree this June, and worked while going to school until last year, the nursing curriculum is just too complex to mix with making an honest living;) So don't feel bad if some of your school money supports your horse. Other young people are using school money for partying, fancy clothes, or worse. If Mitch is an essential part to your sanity, then he is an essential part to your success as a student, and the investment of money will be returned when you enter the workforce with a degree that means something, and earns you a good paycheck.I thought I was being bad. :p He does keep me sane. I go out there once or twice a week and it always brings me really warm, relaxed feelings to be around the barn. I spend a lot of my time just rubbing him all over and trying to get him to trust me. Even if we don't do any riding, I still think he's an invaluable source of happiness. Congrats on your hard work!

I'm kind of crossing my fingers that some random company will give me a bursary. I have a 3.95-3.99 GPA right now.

Do you feel that your parents wouldn't offer if they were strapped for cash? If so let them help you. As a parent we want our children to suceed. We know that even when they leavr for college that they are still our dependents for a few more years. Since you are wroking hard to keep up with your board and other expenses, they are much more willing to help whrn they can. Its not like it will be an indenfiante support. Enjoy your summer !!! Believe me once you are no longer a student, it gets tougher to find the time to do the thingsyou love.I'm thinking that they still would. A few years back, my mom lost her job and my dad had to sell his business and restart a new one from scratch. I had Solo during that same time. I calculated out that they must have spent $500 a month on her despite the lack of real income. I really don't know how I'm ever going to repay them for letting me do this.

I've decided that I'm going to go to my mom's elementary school every day starting in May and June. I want to go into different classrooms to see how children are taught and to learn a few things. It might not pay me anything, but it will give me real-life experience. I know how to be a good waitress.

My current part-time job is only preparing me for the real world. I want something concrete. :) I feel like I'm no longer a teenager and should focus more on my future life.

[3equines]

Your parents are probaly just bursting at the seams with pride and happiness about your motivation and progress in life. Part of being a parent is magically finding ways to make things happen for your kids, like a horse, against the odds. Don't feel guilty because at some point you may do the same for your own children if you choose to be a parent, that is what it is really about - not money, but kindness and love.