How old were you when you moved out?

Blisterman

Moved to London at 18, but still got money off my parents, so I don't think that counts, but hey,

best of both worlds FTW.

pretty*monster

I'm 21 and am moving out tomorrow. Hurray.
I'll be financially independant-ish, my Mum leant me €500 for the deposit but I intend to pay her back as soon as possible.

Sherifu

19. In the words of William Wallace; Freedom!

Rb

ageary08 wrote: »

Im 24 and live at home, may as well say it as the other stay at homers are suspiciously quiet.

Could have something to do with the fact it's a thread targetted at those who've actually moved out?

KnifeWRENCH

I'm 18 and I'm moving out for the first time in September. Commuted for my first year of college and hated it, so I've a deposit on a flat for the coming year.
I'm paying my own rent, so I'll be semi-financially independent (Will go back home for weekends, so the parents can feed me )

rainbowtrout

moved out at 22, bought my own place at 24 so i won't ever be going back i think

Kiera

Went to OZ for a year when i was 20. Stayed at home for a year when i got home and then moved out. Was just gone 23. Still stay over every now and then, so mammy can spoil me

bitemybanger

Bought me own house and moved out at 19. 23 now

foxy06

Moved out at 18 financially independent from then on but would love to move back in! No bills or responsibility......wonder will they let the hubby and kids move in to......:D

Clare Bear

I don't see why people who are still living at home in their 20's should be embarrassed, if you're happy with it and your folks are then why not. If I hadn't moved away from Cork for college I'd probably still be happily living at home. I go home a fair bit and still miss it sometimes when I leave 4 years later. There's no place like home for me but I'm still glad I made the move, my parents did too much for us so I'd be completely useless if I didn't leave.

MissHoneyBun

I moved away from home at 18 to go to college and have never had to move back since. I visit my parents all the time and am told my room is always there should I want it but I prefer the independance that comes with having your own place. Do love a long weekend in the homeands though, nothing like Mammy's cooking and having your clothes ironed

jd83

18 but back now im 25 now and had to go back while i went back to do a degree. Nearly finished though.

Abi

17. Nothing like a sMothers love..

cormie

bitemybanger wrote: »

Bought me own house and moved out at 19. 23 now

What age did you leave school?

Moved out at 22. Almost 24 now.

Sherifu

Abigayle wrote: »

17. Nothing like a sMothers love..

I see what you did there.

Abi

dazberry

20: Moved out
20: Without my calming influence - parents seperate
23: Mother somehow manages to buys little house
23: Move in to share bills and stuff - we were all fuppin' broke
36: Still here - happy - and nothing to prove thank you

D.

Pythia

20, but my parents were still paying. 21 when I started paying.

Toots

Bought a place at 20. I'm 22 now, and still robbing food out of my rents house. They're on hols this week and I've basically been doing my grocery shopping out of their freezer

Black Swan

Moved out just after turning 18, and am still on my own, now across the pond at 20.

Johnny Utah

How the fcuk are some people able to buy their own house in their early 20s?

nothing

Moved out at 17 for college, went home at weekends, but paid my own way. Completely left aged 19, now 23. Would never go back.

Terry

Seven.

OP, I've already warned u (sic) about text speak.

Use the full keyboard in front of you.

Botany Bay

Johnny Utah wrote: »

How the fcuk are some people able to buy their own house in their early 20s?

By taking out 95-100% mortgages, over 30-40 years. Essentially becoming slaves to the bank. If it's your thing , then go for it. Though you'd have to be a right idiot to buy property now.

BrokenArrows

went to college at 17 and was semi dependent on the parents during this period.
Had a job but parents paid rent, i paid for the rest.

20 i finished college after 4 years of college. yes i had just about turned 17 when i started college.

Went to australia for a year. Paid my own way.

Came back after a year moved back in for a few months while a adjusted to not moving around every few weeks.

23 now. No intention of moving back.

In all honestly you dont really need that much money to move out of home.
I have a slightly above min wage job and i get by fine. Have a car, rent a room in a nice house.

If you pay the slightest bit of attention to how much you spend then you will be sound.

Loopy

I was 21 when I first moved out but moved back and forth a couple of times after that...

akamossy

I was 19 or 20 when i first moved out, went back home though im 21 now and im moving out again in september, can't wait

Terry

Terry wrote: »

Seven.

OP, I've already warned u (sic) about text speak.

Use the full keyboard in front of you.

?????????

What warning?

Looby_Loo

Moved out at 17 for college, worked through college and got special grant which paid for most expenses. Parents paid the rest. Financially independant for a couple of years until they helped me with deposit for my own house. 27 now

Wile E. Coyote

Moved out when i was 20 bought my own house when i was 23.

Vokes

Deleted User wrote: »

How old were u guys when u moved out and of the ones who moved out who stayed out? (I know a lot of people who ended up moving back in!!)

24 and loving it (despite the high cost of rent ).

Don't think I could move back to parents house, specifically cos of the hassle with younger siblings that would inevitably happen. Although it might be handy to do so for a couple of weeks when moving back permanently to Ireland.

punchdrunk

26

akamossy

Mr.S wrote: »

18.

Can't stand people who still live at home after 19 or 20..tis sad.

em scuse you but im 21 and still at home and not sad. I dont pay rent or bills and am comfortable here, am moving out in september but even if i wasnt it wouldnt be sad.

mollydolly271

bought my own place at 25 (2 years ago)( but sometimes would still luv to b at home)like after a hard days work and havin ur mam to cook dinner and she wud always have my clothes washed and ironed and especially if ur sick.... god bless mammies everywhere

Mr.S

Mr.S wrote: »

18.

Can't stand people who still live at home after 19 or 20..tis sad.

Stupid statement tbh.


There are loads of reasons people stay, like looking after a sick parent (part of why Ive stayed home), financial restraints caused by 3rd level education or saving for a house etc, not being ready to go.....loads of reasons. To generalize everybody over 19 or 20 who still live at home as "sad" is ridiculous.

akamossy

Deleted User wrote: »

Stupid statement tbh.


There are loads of reasons people stay, like looking after a sick parent (part of why Ive stayed home), financial restraints caused by 3rd level education or saving for a house etc, not being ready to go.....loads of reasons. To generalize everybody over 19 or 20 who still live at home as "sad" is ridiculous.

+1 you hit the nail on the head there

Gillie

Deleted User wrote: »

Stupid statement tbh.


There are loads of reasons people stay, like looking after a sick parent (part of why Ive stayed home), financial restraints caused by 3rd level education or saving for a house etc, not being ready to go.....loads of reasons. To generalize everybody over 19 or 20 who still live at home as "sad" is ridiculous.

QFT^^^

akamossy

akamossy wrote: »

em scuse you but im 21 and still at home and not sad. I dont pay rent or bills and am comfortable here, am moving out in september but even if i wasnt it wouldnt be sad.

Absolutely. 3rd level education required people to forego a full time job and basically live in poverty for a few years so its only natural to stay at home!

Lucky u movin out in september, i cant afford it Id say till next year

akamossy

Deleted User wrote: »

Absolutely. 3rd level education required people to forego a full time job and basically live in poverty for a few years so its only natural to stay at home!

Lucky u movin out in september, i cant afford it Id say till next year

Ill be poor for the year but i needed to be nearer college

akamossy

akamossy wrote: »

Ill be poor for the year but i needed to be nearer college

At least you'll have the freedom!! it'll definitely be worth it! Plus, it should help u focus on study!! :pac::pac::p:p:pac::pac:

akamossy

Deleted User wrote: »

At least you'll have the freedom!! it'll definitely be worth it! Plus, it should help u focus on study!! :pac::pac::p:p:pac::pac:

im excited about it actually

akamossy

akamossy wrote: »

im excited about it actually

So ya should be, i know I would! i went to Thailand a few years back and was away long enough that i felt like Id moved out, was great!!


Best of luck with it!

akamossy

Deleted User wrote: »

So ya should be, i know I would! i went to Thailand a few years back and was away long enough that i felt like Id moved out, was great!!


Best of luck with it!

thanks

reverandkenjami

Moved out when i was 17!! 21 now & haven't been back yet....