Need Advice--Should I move out?

[tc1]

Hi. Stressed much? It has been a long time since I was in your situation, and I chose a different career path, so (knock on wood) I won't have to do it again. Oh yeah, and the economy is much worse than when I was starting out.

Anyway, here in Seattle it is a foregone conclusion that young people, or people starting a new career, will be sharing housing with someone. I shared a house after college with 2 friends for 9 years. Sounds like shared housing is what you need, both for the economy and the flexibility. Don't get tied up with a lease if you can help it.

One of my friends is working on her masters' in music something-or-other right now. She "owns" her house, but her mortgage is so high it's just like paying rent. She always has at least one roommate, and prefers to advertise for them at a college. Between the roommates and loans and the occasional music lesson she is getting by. I know you can too.

[Selkie]

Jen, I've been there and it wasn't easy. It might not seem likely now, but things will be ok. Actually, better than OK if you are careful and smart.

Agree w/tc1, find a roommate, rent a room, maybe see if you can find some long-term housesitting or petsitting gig. I shared a one-bedroom apt in a not-so-great part of Philly when I first moved away from home after college. When I started my "career," I shared a house with two other gals.... You gotta do what you gotta do!

Sending you lots of good karma. Keep pursuing your dream of doing what you love (music), even if your "day job" pays the bills for now.

[Melalvai]

Marry a rich man.
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