Reaching for Independence

This post is to assist young people thinking of moving out of home.  A well spoken phrase comes to mind "when I am 17 I am moving out of home"!  It would be great if it was that simple!  Before getting too excited and packing up it would be an advantage to do a detailed costing to make sure all bases are covered.

Firstly, it would be heaps easier to finance the move if you are employed full time and have calculated the outgoings including the set-up costs.  Believe me, while living under your parents roof so many necessary things are included, for example, electricity and gas, wifi, cleaning products, food/cooking and so on.  Jot down every little thing you need to live happily and compare with your income.

Chapter 8 will be helpful - maybe a hint to Mum and Dad for a cheap Christmas present.

William Blake quoted: "Hindsight is a wonderful thing but foresight is better, especially when it comes to saving life, or some pain!”