It depends on your relationship with your parents, as well as your living style. Saving money is AWESOME, but living with rules, NOT AWESOME. If there aren't any rules, and your parents don't put pressure on you, whether pressure to tell them things, do things and they don't pull guilt trips, it is not a bad idea. But the worst thing is feeling like you can't relax in your own space, if your parents, for whatever reason, just make you feel uncomfortable when you live under their roof, saving money isn't worth it to make the change. But if you set up the ground rules, and there is a clear code of conduct...go for it. You know how it was living with them, and you know what its like to live without them. You need to weigh the costs and benefits of both situations in terms of what will make your life as stress free as possible.
I like having a big house, my dog, free food. My mom can be crazy, but with a car and places to go, I can always escape that crazy. But I only live at home during breaks. I would like to find an apartment this summer, but if that doesn't happen, I won't be totally devastated.
I think we have similar relationships with out families/mad love for home. Although my parents aren't crazy they do worry, especially my mom. The reason I'm tempted (money aside) is the fact that I will have a little bit more routine. I almost need someone to give me a stink eye when they know I will be going out to drink copious amounts of beer on a Tuesday night. Maybe living with them will make me go out less, which for me is never ever a bad thing. Plus, jesus christ I need to graduate from college and I can't go to school full time, and pay all the bills I have to pay living alone.
It sounds like you have things figured out. I think we do have similar relationships with our parents and all your reasons in terms of money, this seems like a really good choice. Having structure is key and if this will help you graduate, you have my full support.
I like having a big house, my dog, free food. My mom can be crazy, but with a car and places to go, I can always escape that crazy. But I only live at home during breaks. I would like to find an apartment this summer, but if that doesn't happen, I won't be totally devastated.
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By the way it was great seeing over break!
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