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Don't leave, make it work with your current job. The only solid one you have between the three of you. Cost of living can be surprisingly high or the same in other metro areas. The cost of moving, upfront fees to get things set up, etc... Best to have your brother find something there'd continue to work on making more income yourself while staying there.
How is the job market in the Midwest? What are some states that you consider good? Thank you!
Columbus is doing fantastic, super cheap and offers a high quality of life. I would also say Cleveland or Cincinnati. None are going to be NYC but they all offer great amenities for their size and are the closest cities in the Midwest to the Northeast.
Why don't you get a disability lawyer to help your mom get SSI? A lot of people who get rejected by SSI or SSDI are able to get it with legal representation.
Your brother if he is unemployed and doesn't have any sort of degree, could go to trade school or some other school. He could apply for financial aide and get food stamps on top of that (and in a couple of years be in a better place to hit the job market).
I make these suggestions because while I'm sure NYC is tough, the biggest part of the problem is lack of income from the brother and mother and that is going to be a problem ANYWHERE in the nation.
If you really want to move, fine move to a new place but the lack of income from your mom and your brother still need to be addressed regardless of where you move too.
Check out rents and property values on Zillow, most cities that aren't New York City have dirt cheap apartments in comparison.
Please do your research to include going to a couple of the cities you are considering. Rents in most cities and suburbs are cheaper but not dirt cheap. Expect to pay at least $600-$800 a month for an apartment in a suburb of Memphis, TN for example. Home health care attendants are usually on welfare and work the necessary hours in home health to remain on the program. This is just one example or life outside of NYC.
Why don't you get a disability lawyer to help your mom get SSI? A lot of people who get rejected by SSI or SSDI are able to get it with legal representation.
Your brother if he is unemployed and doesn't have any sort of degree, could go to trade school or some other school. He could apply for financial aide and get food stamps on top of that (and in a couple of years be in a better place to hit the job market).
I make these suggestions because while I'm sure NYC is tough, the biggest part of the problem is lack of income from the brother and mother and that is going to be a problem ANYWHERE in the nation.
If you really want to move, fine move to a new place but the lack of income from your mom and your brother still need to be addressed regardless of where you move too.
You give a very good perspective, he does not qualify for financial aide because he owes his school (he was in CC at the time) 2000 dollars, which I am trying to come up with so that he can go back. Once he pays that he will ne eligible for the Pell and Tap
Columbus is doing fantastic, super cheap and offers a high quality of life. I would also say Cleveland or Cincinnati. None are going to be NYC but they all offer great amenities for their size and are the closest cities in the Midwest to the Northeast.
I will look into those, would I have a better chance once I complete my associates ? ( will graduate spring semester_
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