Baby_Hippos_Swimming t1_iydmgib wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Generally I would not encourage someone to move back home, because life isn't just about money. But if you can't afford to move out you can't afford it and you do what you have to do.

What is your degree in? The long term returns will be higher by entering your profession ASAP. Wasting a year in a job not related to your career sounds like a waste of time IMO.

toss37472834 t1_iydnh91 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Nursing. After I get 1-2 years of experience I want to travel.

Baby_Hippos_Swimming t1_iydoek2 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:06 PM

I'm sorry I misunderstood. So you would be getting experience in nursing, just living at home. Yeah maybe it would make sense to live at home just for like a year while you get ramped up on nursing. A year will go by super quick.

Terbatron t1_iydpobs wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:14 PM

That is pretty bad pay for nursing. Are you an RN? Move to the west coast. Better work conditions, more money, and plenty to do.

Illustrious-Raise284 t1_iydow4n wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:09 PM

What area do you live in? I have a sister in philly who as a new nurse is making over $40 an hour. Moving may drastically increase your pay, even more if willing to work nights. Something to think about as well.

toss37472834 t1_iydphk6 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:13 PM

I don’t want to give more info than I have about myself but it is one of the lowest paying states for nurses. But I feel like no rent would make up for that.

Illustrious-Raise284 t1_iydpra1 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:14 PM

You always have the option of staying at home for a year to save + have experience if you wanted to travel eventually:) Living at home sucks, but the money you save on rent/utilities can help with so much in terms of kick starting investing for retirement + your savings