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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:41 PM Original message |
Major life changing decision that I need to make. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
1. Stay at home, finish University. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. I think that sounds very sensible. |
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sammytko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
2. Why not rent while attending school. Buying a house is not an investment, its just a place to live |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. Yes that's also something I've thought of. Thanks nt. |
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bluerum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
3. My take - go to school. Most campuses have well developed social services. |
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Extend a Hand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
4. my .02 |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
5. You’re the age of my grandchildren. Suggest you stay with parents for a few semesters |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:57 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. Sort of have the prerequs. 4.0GPA from HS Although this GPA has sort of gone down the toilet.... |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:03 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. Understand. I'm a retired dean so set up a meeting with a dean and have a frank discussion. |
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Pharaoh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
7. If there are no jobs |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:55 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. So far the Canadian economy has been doing better than the US. Though that doesn't.... |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
8. I wouldn't buy. You may have to relocate after graduation. |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
9. use the money to pay for education.... |
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Phlunk (40 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
13. Use a portion of the money |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:07 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. Not in this town. Vancouver Canada. Average house prices are like 800K still. nt. |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
14. Invest in yourself first. |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
15. 28 and a $60K nest egg? |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 08:17 PM Response to Reply #15 |
31. ditto. forget the girlfriend, find some nice friends, male or female. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 08:24 PM Response to Reply #15 |
35. +1 n/t |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:31 PM Response to Reply #15 |
40. agreed. Other 28 year olds have more 'stuff' but no nest egg |
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Little Star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
16. I'm in the pay for your education corner. If............... |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:06 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Comfortable and parents definitely will have me!! |
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Little Star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 08:00 PM Response to Reply #18 |
27. I don't blame them! You sound like a very good person :) n/t |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
20. Live at home & go to school! |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:15 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. I've actually been on Paxil for several years, thanks. It helps...... |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:37 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Zoweee! |
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freethought (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
21. I agree with the first poster |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:16 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Thanks for the support! nt. |
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Happyhippychick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
22. I really want to advise you to get some help with your depression and anxiety. |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
26. My 24-year-old daughter has panic disorder |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
28. THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT AND SUGGESTION GUYS! For those who praise me for saving, I'm not,,,,,,,,, |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 08:13 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. you don't give yourself enough credit |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 08:21 PM Response to Reply #28 |
33. keep living with the parents but pay them something. it might make both of you feel better about |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
29. i'm going to make a very cautious suggestion |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
32. Living at home doesn't necessarily make someone a dating reject |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
34. In college and when I graduated I had roommates the first few years - |
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necso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
36. It seems to me that, |
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Duer 157099 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
37. Invest in an apartment. Use student loans for education. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
38. The fact that you're ready to make a move - any move - is a WIN |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
39. Group home. Look up the concept. |
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ohheckyeah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:31 PM Response to Original message |
41. I hope you don't mind |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
42. Stay at home...save save save. |
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DeadEyeDyck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
43. Get out of the house and start a life |
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taught_me_patience (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
44. I'm going to give very serious advice |
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taught_me_patience (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 09:54 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Also, make every effort to move out of the house |
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HEyHEY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
46. If you find an apartment in the low hundred thousand range in Vancouver you deserve a degree. |
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demodonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-28-10 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
47. Live @ home, finish school debt-free... The rest will come to you eventually. |
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