Moving Out (In)

Sounds like you definitely want to leave the nest..LOL If you do want to go ahead with this idea, then the two of you would have to do some serious financial planning...It seems to me that I see an imbalance already..I'm gathering that you work full time now while your friend is only part time...To be fair, whatever rent you're going to pay, it should be one-hundred percent evenly divided--in other words, you pay half and she pays half..that would only be fair...would she be able to do that...then maybe splits on all the utility bills and food, in other words it should be an even deal here As far as selling stories...don't hold your breath..Yes I've had some of my stories published but the "payment" was in complimentary copies of the issue my stories appeared in--I've been trying to get my stories published for cash for about six years and nothing yet...the competition is fierce out there for writers--of course there are always contests...but yeesh, then it's really competitive

I moved out with a friend when we were both just finished our first year of college. It cost a lot of money, and that was a bit stressful. I think it was easier to live with my parents. Of course, it was fun and nice.

since your not planning to move into gether is to find out about what rent and utilities costs. Then set up a budget and start putting this into a saving account with both your names. If you could stick to the budget then you will know if you can afford to move intogether.

You and her sound pretty determined to do this, and I don't blame you. But maybe instead of moving out right this minute, you could make a plan to look for something right after Christmas. For Christmas you could even ask that your gift be money, so it would go towards your new place. And in the meantime, she could save up her money, which kind of scares me because it is only a few hours that she works. I once had a roommate who couldn't make her share of the payments. That was pretty bad. As for your stories, have you every thought about submitting really short ones to Reader's Digest? Or if you have a true story to tell, there is a magazine called True Story, and they do pay for stories too. Do you happen to be a member of MyPoints? I'm not going to list a referral link. I was just thinking, that while you save, you could be racking up points with www.mypoints.com, so when you DO get your place, you could help furnish it with the gift cards from that site. I hope something happens to let you move out when and where you want to. In the meantime, just keep thinking about that goal and it will happen before you know it! : )

well moving out and moving in is not that easy..you must be at least stable with your job or else you will be in trouble..you still got some more to take care off..do you have a descent paying job? full time? if so, then you can do it that easy but if not it will take a while before you can make it happen..you stil have time anyway till winter to get all the money you need..the problem now is how..you can go looking for another part time job if you can it will help you increase chances..as for your stories you can submit them and try your luck..its better you tried than not at all, you would never know if its worth it or not if you didn't try..