How do I move out as soon as I turn 18?
I really need tips on how to do that, because I’m 15, (16 in less than 2 months), and I’ve been wanting to move out for a few years! So please can y’all give me tips on how to move out as soon as I turn 18? I also want to do that with ease too! Because I’m quite tired of living with my family (my mum and older brother) and I want to just live on my own with other people around my age too! So any help?
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Just walk out the door, no one will stop you.
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Original post by mo886644
I really need tips on how to do that, because I’m 15, (16 in less than 2 months), and I’ve been wanting to move out for a few years! So please can y’all give me tips on how to move out as soon as I turn 18? I also want to do that with ease too! Because I’m quite tired of living with my family (my mum and older brother) and I want to just live on my own with other people around my age too! So any help?
yeah i agree with @meidaye
a job would really help
make sure you also keep focused on school work too
Hi mo886644,
I'm sorry to hear you are finding it challenging to live at home, I can relate to the urge to wanting to move away as a young person.
Although the current prices and requirements of the housing market are unfortunate for younger individuals, especially for those who haven't built up credit/work history, you can always consider going away for university, if higher education is something you're contemplating for after college - if you have something that you're interested enough to take further, going to university is a very well-paying off investment both for the short and long-term! That way, you could also be surrounded by people near your age and hopefully ones that are like-minded. Of course you still have time to decide this - and going to uni isn't age-bound either, many people join or return as mature students.
Renting a shared house is also something many people who are on the more budgeting side of things consider, however that requires more of your own research/initiative to gather friends and people you would want to live with and carefully choosing responsible and trustworthy housemates. It might be a bit of moving around before you can find your place that way, but it is definitely worth researching to assess the housing market within your reach financially and regarding other preferences.
As the people commenting before me have also mentioned, getting into work and saving up if you can do that (because many jobs won't pay more than what they must by law, and for people under 23 this means a lower rate (National Minimum Wage) than the National Living Wage. Getting into work/education that offers work experience as part of a course can also help you build your CV and get references for future jobs.
I would suggest you look around what kind of work you can and also willing to get into, again, same as with accommodation, this might also take a few trials before you find the place you feel worth it to stay at.
I wanted to ask whether you have considered moving into a boarding school - I know money can be a factor there accommodation-and otherwise too, but it might be worth checking out/researching about if you have this option to see if there are any boarding schools offering the type of education you're looking for. If I'm not mistaken based on your age you are about to enter college/sixth form, and there might be some offering live-in options. I'm not knowledgeable about these things as I haven't completed my secondary education in the UK, it just came up as an idea for me and it was also something I considered when I was your age myself.
Do you have anyone you know that left home as young as what you're aiming for? If so, you can ask around about their experiences and what steps they needed to take to do it.
It is definitely hard work for anyone at any age to stand on their own feet let alone move out independently, and for someone as young as you this is a particularly challenging situation. It is commendable you are setting goals to live independently at such a young age - however I note you have described this an ambition prompted by an urge/out of necessity which you have felt for a while. Your health and wellbeing should always come first, and I want you to know that you have the support of social services such as the NSPCC or your local council's children's social care team, which protects children and young people and who you can reach out to if you don't feel safe in your environment at home or are experiencing abuse or neglect. If you are in immediate danger, always call 999.
You can also reach out for mental health support from services such as the NHS or by contacting your GP, as well as organisations like Young Minds that provide versatile support for young individuals. If it's a mental health emergency, you can reach out to 999, go to the nearest A&E if you can do so or reach out to organizations such as the Samaritans who are available around the clock, all year-round. I hope the situation is not this serious but I wanted you to know you are not alone in this nor you should be, and whatever issue you might be struggling with there is help available.
I hope I have managed to contribute to some degree even just a little bit, and please don't hesitate to ask if you have any more questions and I'll try my best to help!
Viki
Student Ambassador
3rd year BSc Psychology and Sociology Student
University of Suffolk
I'm sorry to hear you are finding it challenging to live at home, I can relate to the urge to wanting to move away as a young person.
Although the current prices and requirements of the housing market are unfortunate for younger individuals, especially for those who haven't built up credit/work history, you can always consider going away for university, if higher education is something you're contemplating for after college - if you have something that you're interested enough to take further, going to university is a very well-paying off investment both for the short and long-term! That way, you could also be surrounded by people near your age and hopefully ones that are like-minded. Of course you still have time to decide this - and going to uni isn't age-bound either, many people join or return as mature students.
Renting a shared house is also something many people who are on the more budgeting side of things consider, however that requires more of your own research/initiative to gather friends and people you would want to live with and carefully choosing responsible and trustworthy housemates. It might be a bit of moving around before you can find your place that way, but it is definitely worth researching to assess the housing market within your reach financially and regarding other preferences.
As the people commenting before me have also mentioned, getting into work and saving up if you can do that (because many jobs won't pay more than what they must by law, and for people under 23 this means a lower rate (National Minimum Wage) than the National Living Wage. Getting into work/education that offers work experience as part of a course can also help you build your CV and get references for future jobs.
I would suggest you look around what kind of work you can and also willing to get into, again, same as with accommodation, this might also take a few trials before you find the place you feel worth it to stay at.
I wanted to ask whether you have considered moving into a boarding school - I know money can be a factor there accommodation-and otherwise too, but it might be worth checking out/researching about if you have this option to see if there are any boarding schools offering the type of education you're looking for. If I'm not mistaken based on your age you are about to enter college/sixth form, and there might be some offering live-in options. I'm not knowledgeable about these things as I haven't completed my secondary education in the UK, it just came up as an idea for me and it was also something I considered when I was your age myself.
Do you have anyone you know that left home as young as what you're aiming for? If so, you can ask around about their experiences and what steps they needed to take to do it.
It is definitely hard work for anyone at any age to stand on their own feet let alone move out independently, and for someone as young as you this is a particularly challenging situation. It is commendable you are setting goals to live independently at such a young age - however I note you have described this an ambition prompted by an urge/out of necessity which you have felt for a while. Your health and wellbeing should always come first, and I want you to know that you have the support of social services such as the NSPCC or your local council's children's social care team, which protects children and young people and who you can reach out to if you don't feel safe in your environment at home or are experiencing abuse or neglect. If you are in immediate danger, always call 999.
You can also reach out for mental health support from services such as the NHS or by contacting your GP, as well as organisations like Young Minds that provide versatile support for young individuals. If it's a mental health emergency, you can reach out to 999, go to the nearest A&E if you can do so or reach out to organizations such as the Samaritans who are available around the clock, all year-round. I hope the situation is not this serious but I wanted you to know you are not alone in this nor you should be, and whatever issue you might be struggling with there is help available.
I hope I have managed to contribute to some degree even just a little bit, and please don't hesitate to ask if you have any more questions and I'll try my best to help!
Viki
Student Ambassador
3rd year BSc Psychology and Sociology Student
University of Suffolk
(edited 9 months ago)
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