Would you move back home with parents?

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I'm 26 and So is 30 and I have a 10 yrs old son. We moved in together 6 months ago and our financial situation changed.  We both had good paying jobs then he got laid off and my job is kinda rocky with new management and the changes that are happening. I would like to get a part time job and focus on school full time that is one of the reasons I want to move back home and he wants to work and save money we are currently living paycheck to paycheck. Would it be a bad idea to move back home or should we stick it out?

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If you and your parents are both willing to make some temporary sacrifices, then I'd say go for it! I'd make sure to communicate goals and timelines for when you would hopefully be moving out. No shame in moving home for a bit in my opinion.

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Stick it out. You just need to make some adjustments. And I know easier said than done but save, save, save! I try to save at least 150 every paycheck in my saving account. Heck, even $25 will do. But don't go back to your parents. I did that and worst mistake of my life. I was there 2 Stinking years and it was living hell. Couldnt cook what I wanted, couldn't raise my child like I wanted to, listen to certain music because they are so religious, couldn't turn down the AC or nothing!!

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I couldn't do it. Not unless we were moving and the move out and move in dates didn't match up and we needed a place to stay for a week or two. Seriously no amount of money could make me move home on a long term basis. But if you have a good relationship with your parents go for it. Mine would be so far up my ass it would hurt.

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I personally would stick it out. There are things i can cut out of my life to save. Cable, get a cheap throw away phone, don't eat out as much,etc. Maybe you and so should write what you are spending your money on. Stop doing the wants and continue on with needs. :)

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Thanks guys. I felt like I would be failing if I moved back home. I'm at a really shitty job and I want to better myself. I have no intention on staying there for long. I'm actually dreading moving home bc I'm losing my independence and privacy but I know it's for the better. The people at my job tells me that I shouldn't look for a better job because I'm not going to find anything better without a college education . It's like they want me to struggle.

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Nothing could convince me to move back home. But that's because my family and I don't have that kind of relationship and they wouldn't be able to support me anyway.

If you think it's best for you and your family to move home for a while and your parents can do it, why not? There's no shame in it as long as you don't become complacent and not try to get back on your feet, it can be a really good thing for you all. Good luck!

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There is no dmshame in it. If your parents are willing to have you come home, do it to make life even a little easier on you guys. I went away to college and then a few years later moved back with my parents so that I could focus so school. After graduation, I was working in the field I went to school for, but wasn't making enough money to live off of and pay my student loans so I stayed at home with my parents. I moved out when I was 27 and got engaged. Trust me, there is no shame. You need to do what is best for you guys. I am very thankful that my parents allowed me to be at their house. I don't know where I would be without them.

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Say goodbye to your privacy but if you all get along and agree on boundaries then go for it

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Would your parents be ok with you bringing your BF if say only if you really had to