I’m 23 and live at home with my parents in Boston. I have a good relationship with my parents so there’s no incentive really for me to leave. I don’t have to pay for rent or groceries, or cook for myself unless I feel like it. It’s the life! Plus my parents love having me home.
Income-wise, i have been working full time for about half a year (salary’s like 65k after taxes). I paid off my student loans (only had 13k) and have about 14k liquid. Work is stable and my commute is OK (~50 min, but a very relaxing 50 min on a cushy train).
My expenses are ~1k a month, The majority of my expenses are eating out with friends and taking a rideshare home. Just all entertainment and fun stuff. I would probably save around ~200 in transportation if I moved closer to the downtown.
Next year I’m planning on taking ceramics classes on the other side of the city so that might add to my transportation expenses, but I did some math and it wouldn’t ever be worth moving out for transportation alone (at least not for saving $, but maybe time?). Rent in Boston is like $800-$1200 a mo (and with roommates!)
I don’t like feeling like I will stay with my parents indefinitely, but I have no reason to leave and can’t see a situation where I would leave. I suppose one day I’ll feel that I’m too old to be staying with them, but I want to know when that will be.
TLDR: How long do I live with my parents when there’s no incentive to leave? How old is too old to be living with your parents?
Submitted December 02, 2018 at 11:35AM by cantcringeharder https://ift.tt/2Q7sg6F
