Hey everyone. It's been a while since my last post, but I'm back and am trying to figure out what's the best path.
It's been rough being out of my parents house for a few months now, I've had a bunch of setbacks from medical bills to court fees (ended up getting in a minor fender bender, nothing serious) and am constantly trying to balance my budget so I don't end up broke before my next paycheck. I like my new job as a car dealer, been working at the place for a month now and mostly everyone there treats me with some ounce of respect rather than at some dead-end job. However, doing my calculations shows that I'm not making any significant progress that I would like to do.
I currently have to pay off my debts to my friends for covering for me which is roughly $1000 total. I'm also going to be paying rent shortly after I pay off my friends so that's going to be about $800 after two months, not including utilities and other features. After all my calculations, I'm going to have a little over $500 after 2 months but that doesn't include any food expenses so it'll probably be around $300 if I balance my budget with discipline.
Meanwhile, I chatted with my parents after discussing this and was told that I can come back to the house any time I want to. I wouldn't have to worry about rent or any utility costs, I'd have a good bed and all I'd need to take care of is just paying for food every now and then. I'd also be able to meet my parents again, one of the biggest things I've missed since I moved out back in August. Only problem is, I'd be heading back to Ohio, or as I call it The Big Empty. That's only because my parents live away from the big cities like Cleveland or Columbus. There isn't that much to do when it comes for general job opportunities.
I don't want to lose my friends and colleagues since these are some of the best people that I've met so far. But then again, I could cut down on expenses tremendously. I might make more opportunities if I stick to my friends as we plan on going to Missouri in some of the up and coming regions, but that'll further the literal distance between me and my family and make things harder for expenses. My friends see opportunities in Missouri that aren't options where we're currently at but I don't know if that's where I'd like to be since I can't find what I'm looking for if I don't even know where to look.
I'm still thinking about what'd be the best outcome but I honestly can't tell. I'd like to hear some outside input on what's best.
It's been rough being out of my parents house for a few months now, I've had a bunch of setbacks from medical bills to court fees (ended up getting in a minor fender bender, nothing serious) and am constantly trying to balance my budget so I don't end up broke before my next paycheck. I like my new job as a car dealer, been working at the place for a month now and mostly everyone there treats me with some ounce of respect rather than at some dead-end job. However, doing my calculations shows that I'm not making any significant progress that I would like to do.
I currently have to pay off my debts to my friends for covering for me which is roughly $1000 total. I'm also going to be paying rent shortly after I pay off my friends so that's going to be about $800 after two months, not including utilities and other features. After all my calculations, I'm going to have a little over $500 after 2 months but that doesn't include any food expenses so it'll probably be around $300 if I balance my budget with discipline.
Meanwhile, I chatted with my parents after discussing this and was told that I can come back to the house any time I want to. I wouldn't have to worry about rent or any utility costs, I'd have a good bed and all I'd need to take care of is just paying for food every now and then. I'd also be able to meet my parents again, one of the biggest things I've missed since I moved out back in August. Only problem is, I'd be heading back to Ohio, or as I call it The Big Empty. That's only because my parents live away from the big cities like Cleveland or Columbus. There isn't that much to do when it comes for general job opportunities.
I don't want to lose my friends and colleagues since these are some of the best people that I've met so far. But then again, I could cut down on expenses tremendously. I might make more opportunities if I stick to my friends as we plan on going to Missouri in some of the up and coming regions, but that'll further the literal distance between me and my family and make things harder for expenses. My friends see opportunities in Missouri that aren't options where we're currently at but I don't know if that's where I'd like to be since I can't find what I'm looking for if I don't even know where to look.
I'm still thinking about what'd be the best outcome but I honestly can't tell. I'd like to hear some outside input on what's best.
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