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How to be independent girl at 17

Without moving out of parents house
I'd say you aren't fully independent until you are able to live in your own place. But if you're able to do everything else (such as cook, wash your clothes, travel anywhere you like) that would be close enough.
Getting a job would be a good start
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Original post by goldenshades
Getting a job would be a good start


I'm trying, but it's hard


Original post by shawn_o1
I'd say you aren't fully independent until you are able to live in your own place. But if you're able to do everything else (such as cook, wash your clothes, travel anywhere you like) that would be close enough.


Oh ok
Paying for yourself


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Original post by Anonbabes
Without moving out of parents house


Definitely try and get some part-time work, or full-time if you're no longer in education.

Use sites like Indeed to find job vacancies, or simply hand in your CV to employers that you would like to work for. :smile:
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Embracing feminism :smile:
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Anyone
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Job and car, my friend.
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Original post by Smonnie
Job and car, my friend.


Two things I don't have
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I pay a small amount of rent, my parents don't pay my college transport (£400 yearly), they don't buy me clothes, shoes, make up etc, I had to pay to redecorate my room, and I pay my own phone bill, although it's in my mums name.... it's basically just about paying for more yourself I guess, and to stop relying on your parents for everything. e.g I paid for my own driving lessons and test :-)
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I pay a small amount of rent, my parents don't pay my college transport (£400 yearly), they don't buy me clothes, shoes, make up etc, I had to pay to redecorate my room, and I pay my own phone bill, although it's in my mums name.... it's basically just about paying for more yourself I guess, and to stop relying on your parents for everything. e.g I paid for my own driving lessons and test :-)


I've not got a job tho
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Original post by Anonbabes
I've not got a job tho


find one. it's not difficult if you're determined.
Independence is also about self-reliance in ways other than financial means.
Original post by Anonbabes
Two things I don't have


That's the answer, though.

Get a job, and then you'll be able to afford the car.

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