canned tuna
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I'm moving out and could do with some advice from anyone...
Looking for tips of budgeting, actually really anything you wish you knew before you moved out or think is good oil for a young bloke moving on in life
My history... I've House-sat alone for 4 months before
I grew a lot in maturity, and from having to rely on myself for survival I learnt to prioritise my income also.
Was on a very low income then, barely survived. Even though I had people around a couple times a week, the loneliness was starting to take its toll on me.
Left that place because I had lung surgery so had to have months off work, that = no income. Been living with different parents since then
So now my current situation
- I am used to paying 400-450 per week as soon as I get paid (100 board, 3-350 saving to move), and surviving/enjoying the rest
- I am still a casual worker
- After tax I get $700pw
- I am studying part time online
I am pretty much just going to take the plunge.
Very confident on my housemate for reliability. He's 26y/o and has lived out of home for years with partners. He's experienced and has rental history, has stable full time job.
Pretty comfortable it will work for us.... I have lived with him before for a few weeks sometimes and although we have had our problems we are pretty much best of mates and work through our issues
I'm a little unsure of whether I should drop uni for now and get a second job - to make sure i always have an income if shit goes downhill
Any tips much appreciated
Gonna start inspecting in a month.
Already have my queen bed and new mattress, we have combined ownership of new fridge, washing machine, new couch...
Looking to pay 250-300 pw each, our own apartment around st leonards Sydney
Looking for tips of budgeting, actually really anything you wish you knew before you moved out or think is good oil for a young bloke moving on in life
My history... I've House-sat alone for 4 months before
I grew a lot in maturity, and from having to rely on myself for survival I learnt to prioritise my income also.
Was on a very low income then, barely survived. Even though I had people around a couple times a week, the loneliness was starting to take its toll on me.
Left that place because I had lung surgery so had to have months off work, that = no income. Been living with different parents since then
So now my current situation
- I am used to paying 400-450 per week as soon as I get paid (100 board, 3-350 saving to move), and surviving/enjoying the rest
- I am still a casual worker
- After tax I get $700pw
- I am studying part time online
I am pretty much just going to take the plunge.
Very confident on my housemate for reliability. He's 26y/o and has lived out of home for years with partners. He's experienced and has rental history, has stable full time job.
Pretty comfortable it will work for us.... I have lived with him before for a few weeks sometimes and although we have had our problems we are pretty much best of mates and work through our issues
I'm a little unsure of whether I should drop uni for now and get a second job - to make sure i always have an income if shit goes downhill
Any tips much appreciated
Gonna start inspecting in a month.
Already have my queen bed and new mattress, we have combined ownership of new fridge, washing machine, new couch...
Looking to pay 250-300 pw each, our own apartment around st leonards Sydney
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