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Have lived at home since college too and I still feel like I’m 18, but I’ve always felt this way.
But I don’t wanna move out and spend the cash on rent/buying a place until I get married next year
Holy heck, are you me? Lol
I’m 25 and still live at home too. Not planning to move out until after my wedding next year either 🤔
Honestly I am the same age (also turning 25 in October) and we were all kind of stunted. I’ve lived on my own since college but only had 6 months of real independence before COVID shut downs, and that killed our social lives for a while 😅 I feel the exact same
I turned 25 last Feb. I graduated in 2019 and was away from home for my masters. Been away since. Pandemic saw a lot of ppl go back to living with parents. I couldn't. I'm taking a small sabbatical on my 3 year mark to spend time with my parents. Its a very weird feeling I must say. I will move out again after a few months. I don't want to feel I'm older than 23 if you ask me. 2 years of alone time in my room shouldn't be counted. Live free I guess. This is completely opposite to you but we all feel the same. Maybe we should create like a group for all the 1997 year born in consulting to help and motivate each other 😂
In the exact same boat, recommendation: take weekend trips to stay with friends in different cities.
Comparison is a thief of joy. Live life at your own pace.
Also rent is crazy high lol if you have privacy in your home stay there.
I also graduated 2020 and lived at home at first. Loved the comfort of staying with my parents but started experiencing the same feelings you mentioned which at one point became anxiety-inducing and almost suffocating. Moved out Feb this year and it’s better but still don’t feel like I have my shit together
I am in the exact same boat grad 2020, live at home turning 25 in October and feel the same.
Graduated 2020. Got married Oct 2020. Interesting perspective, because lately I’ve been jealous of those who got to stay home and bank some serious cash these past couple of years. But living with my spouse in my parents’ house was out of the question for me lol, so I had to move out fairly quickly.
I graduated from my masters in 2020 as well. I’m 25 and living at home with my parents. With the extra savings I have purchased property and have rental units to my name. I am not married but I think if you find things that help you build wealth you won’t feel as stagnant
Stay at home as long as you’re still sane! Save up enough to put down 3% on a condo (+3% for closing costs) and move out. A 2 bedroom is ideal you could house hack if money is tight. Otherwise, live in your new place for at least a year until you get married or are ready to buy another place. Then keep your condo as a rental property and have someone else pay the mortgage for you. I’m 23 and that’s what I did after living with my parents for 6 months. (NOVA area) not a fan of having to rent, felt like lighting money on fire every month
@intern1 did you have $70,000 lying around at 22 years old to put down 20-30%??
I am going to be 25 in October as well. I moved out the moment I could once I could use my education in a professional setting. Part of me wish I waited, another part of me is glad I did. You have to do what is best for you. Moving out really taught me the value in having independence coming from a toxic home-life prior, but on the other hand, I really appreciate the leg up I had to have stayed at home for the amount that I did. Looking back, I am ultimately glad I did and would do it again if given the same circumstances. Don’t let social comparison make decisions for you.
I live myself after I came to U.S when I was 17. I would definitely suggest you try to move out the comfort zone and you will feel reborn.
First thing you need to do is MOVE OUT. I know you save a lot of money and stuff. But when you live by yourself, you are going to open more door and have more experience.
Don’t feel bad, lots of people lived at their parents’ post-grad from college. I would’ve if it weren’t for my job’s location being in a different state from my family. But with the pandemic, I basically moved back into my family’s home for practically a year, but I didn’t feel out of place, socially/professionally. I was still able to go out and do things safely with people during the pandemic. Ultimately, I moved back to my family’s town since my company’s primarily virtual now, but I didn’t move into my family’s house since I had furniture of my own I wasn’t willing to get rid of quite yet. Good space from the fam when it’s needed, too.
Life is interesting