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PrintableBklynBabe said: peacenlovealways said: You live in NYC? Can you recommend a good temp agency?
this was years ago lol but let me think about the name and I'll send you an orgnote if I remember it. I think it started with an E and they were midtown. I do believe they had ads in the paper regularly, then you go and take some basic math, spelling, and typing tests and they found me a position really quick. In fact I had that one temp job for over 6 mo before I quit and got some jobs in my career. thanks! unlucky7 reincarnated | |
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CarrieLee said: I didn't leave until I was 28! I wanted to, but after my brother's passing I felt like I needed to stay with mom. When I moved out she sat in the middle of my room and cried for a day
She got over it real quick though. Exactly, alot of people stay longer because they need to help out the family. Sorry to hear about your brother |
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when you've got kids and spouse of your own and still don't pay no damn bills.
GTFO already! | |
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If u want 2 be a man? 19. | |
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Graycap23 said: If u want 2 be a man? 19.
I don't want to be a man! 
maybe that's why I left at 17  | |
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25 sounds about right to leave home - if not and he ain't sorted he's a mamma's boy! "I may not agree with what you say but I'll fight for your right to say it"
Be proud of who you are not what they want you to be... | |
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24 here...i think my moms embarrassed...  unlucky7 reincarnated | |
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With the recession at a all time high, that should be out of the question  | |
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Graycap23 said: If u want 2 be a man? 19.
So I'm not a man? I stay because I AM a man.  | |
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BklynBabe said: I went to college when I was 17. My momma had me working since I was 14! I was always an independent lil heffa. I had my own apartment after 2 years of dorm living. My mom passed when I was 25, so there was no one to go live with. My sister lived with her mom her whole life, and took care of her, and when my sister passed now I take care of her mom and her kid.
I miss living by myself though I couldn't have lived with my mom, we fought too much, but if she had lived I would have taken care of her for sure.
Girl, we must've been separated at birf.
I started working at 14 and worked every year of high school so my moms didn't buy school clothes or much else for me after 8th grade. I left home at 18 and never went back. I've never had that safety net which motivates me to make sure my paper is always straight. | |
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I moved out 2.5 months ago into an apartment near school. I'm 18.
I miss my mommy
I doubt I'll ever move back home though. [Edited 10/28/09 0:43am] Kinda strange, kinda awesome.
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peacenlovealways said: I don't believe there is such a thing...if you're struggling and don't have a choice. When did you guys first move out? What are some important must haves when you first move-in to your own place? ex. tp lol
Hi Zombiekitten! 
Hi! 
My neighbour was 35 before he moved out, I think that's a bit old, but during that time he saved up the entire amount to buy an apartment outright, obviously his mum didn't make him pay any board 
I moved out of home when I was 18, but technically I wasn't fully financially independent until I was 21. Can you cook? Can you budget? get a snuggie to save on heating. If you are going to be living by yourself might loneliness strike? | |
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PREDOMINANT said: look at bar jobs, pay sucks but they are sociable places so you feel like you are out while you work, make some friends too.
that's quite a good way of thinking of it! | |
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Imago said: PREDOMINANT said:  !!
I didn't mean to debate you. I mean, you're the one with the expensive research grants. I just have a copy of photoshop
But, yeah--I was shocked in the UK when I discovered the bartenders barely get any tips for the drinks the served. What's the incentive to do a good job? (not an insult. I just don't understand the incentive if money is taken out of the mix for a job like that) WOW, you are a delicate flower aren't you. I didn't take it as de-bait at all and i completely agree about the state of bar/wait staff in the UK. They are trying to legislate here at the moment. Happy is he who finds out the causes for things.Virgil (70-19 BC). Virgil was such a lying bastard! | |
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ZombieKitten said: PREDOMINANT said: look at bar jobs, pay sucks but they are sociable places so you feel like you are out while you work, make some friends too.
that's quite a good way of thinking of it! Certainly get laid a lot following all the totally pissed ladies home after closing.... 
Happy is he who finds out the causes for things.Virgil (70-19 BC). Virgil was such a lying bastard! | |
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Whatever you do, don't rush it. Do it when you can not only afford it, but you have 6 months of expenses saved up in case something happens. & expenses are NOT just rent! Groceries & utilities are significant costs. It all adds up, just be ready. I stayed at home for quite a while - was in school forever & my dad had passed away so I was company/help for my mom.   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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In a lot of countries it is proper for a man or a woman to live at home until they are married no matter what age you are. I can understand this, and agree with it. | |
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I'm 19 and still living at home | |
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Dayclear said: In a lot of countries it is proper for a man or a woman to live at home until they are married no matter what age you are. I can understand this, and agree with it.
That's the way my father feels. But at 41, it was kind of apparent it wasn't happening after the last try, so.... "Love Hurts. Your lies, they cut me. Now your words don't mean a thing. I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..." -Cher, "Woman's World" | |
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I think its important for every young adult to get a quality education to become gainfully employed. The quicker that happens, the better. By 21 you should be out of your parent's home. I know thats not realistic for alot of people but as long as you are making efforts toward self-sufficiency, Im cool with that. | |
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19, unless you're in college working toward a degree that can land you a good career. | |
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I'm a little surprised by some of the answers here. As a woman with a grown son at home, I want him to get the fuck out of my house. | |
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PunkMistress said: 19, unless you're in college working toward a degree that can land you a good career.
WORD! and payin' some rent so you learn a little fiscal responsibility... A working class Hero is something to be ~ Lennon |
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moderatorPunkMistress said: 19, unless you're in college working toward a degree that can land you a good career. Dorians's working towards a degree and I still want him out. | |
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SCNDLS said: BklynBabe said: I went to college when I was 17. My momma had me working since I was 14! I was always an independent lil heffa. I had my own apartment after 2 years of dorm living. My mom passed when I was 25, so there was no one to go live with. My sister lived with her mom her whole life, and took care of her, and when my sister passed now I take care of her mom and her kid.
I miss living by myself though I couldn't have lived with my mom, we fought too much, but if she had lived I would have taken care of her for sure.
Girl, we must've been separated at birf.
I started working at 14 and worked every year of high school so my moms didn't buy school clothes or much else for me after 8th grade. I left home at 18 and never went back. I've never had that safety net which motivates me to make sure my paper is always straight. Working at 14, moving out at 18, that's me too. I just don't understand why anyone at legal age would want to continue on living with their parents. Imo, it delays adult development. But I grew up very independent, in another time, during another economy. I guess it's more difficult now. | |
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godyssey said: SCNDLS said:
Girl, we must've been separated at birf.
I started working at 14 and worked every year of high school so my moms didn't buy school clothes or much else for me after 8th grade. I left home at 18 and never went back. I've never had that safety net which motivates me to make sure my paper is always straight. Working at 14, moving out at 18, that's me too. I just don't understand why anyone at legal age would want to continue on living with their parents. Imo, it delays adult development. But I grew up very independent, in another time, during another economy. I guess it's more difficult now. | |
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I don't see how someone can set an age on such a thing. In my family parents don't forget about their kids when they turn 18. | |
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I moved out at 18 and while I did make a few stops back with my parents for a few months here or there, I've basically lived on my own ever since. My brother lived with them until he got married at around age 30. 
Whenever I would complain about money when I was young my mother always said, "you know you can always come live here with us". I love that she was so supportive. But for my own sake I didn't want to go back. |
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Vendetta1 said: PunkMistress said: 19, unless you're in college working toward a degree that can land you a good career. Dorians's working towards a degree and I still want him out.
I hear you. | |
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RenHoek said: PunkMistress said: 19, unless you're in college working toward a degree that can land you a good career.
WORD! and payin' some rent so you learn a little fiscal responsibility... Absolutely. I should have added that. As soon as you are old enough to earn money, you should be required to contribute to the household. | |
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