is it really that weird to live with your parents even though you have a full time job?

[Maceart]

The OP makes some... interesting points.

I don't really get how people think she's unhappy though... there's a roof over her head, she's making 60k/year right out of college, she has loving parents (who are still healthy, aren't divorced, and take care of their finances well enough to have their only daughter graduate without debt).

Living with parents is not weird at all. Only in the USA do they have this gung-ho "independent at all costs, even going into debt" mentality for their kids.

[Georgianbelle]

The OP should do what makes her happy. Too many young people I know live alone just because they think they should. Who makes the rules? Why is living with your parents bad? If we don't stop worrying about what "they" say and think when we become an adult, when do we stop? When do we live our life the way we want? I love my parents, and if I worked near them, I wouldn't have a problem with living at home. My life is mine, and I will live it the way I choose. Hopefully, the OP will too.

[TheotherMarie]

You're 21? I see nothing wrong with the idea. Just feel your parents out, make sure they're really okay with it. Live at home for a couple of years, stash money away like mad, and when you're 24, buy your own place.

I lived at home for a long time. My dad was old school, and believed that the kids stayed home until they got married. I liked being near my family then.
My brother lived at home off and on (mostly on) until he got married, too. (In Italy, he's called a mammoni.)

I have friends who moved home with their kids when their marriages collapsed, and their parents were very happy to have them back.

It's very American to believe that kids should be out on their own at a young age, but all families are a bit different and should do what's comfortable for them. Forget what other people think.

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by stellastar2345

I landed a job right after college that pays an ok salary for my area (60k/year in metro Atlanta). The job is around 10 minutes away (w/o traffic) from my parent's house. The cost of living in the city my parents live is fairly high (the average family income is like 140k/year to give you a reference) and the city my job is located has an even higher rent. I don't want to spend most of my salary on rent. I could live in a cheaper area, but it will be a lot more in commute time.

My parents have more than enough room for me (it's a 5 bedroom house and there's also a mother in law suite - and I'm an only child).

I told a few people about my plan, and they told me it was weird and that I was acting like a spoiled brat. I don't know, I'm still going to do it, but is it really that weird? I read that a lot of people my age (21) are still dependent on their parents/will live with their parents after college.

There is no need to have your own place, save like crazy and build up a nest egg.

I have a large house and lots of kids and if they get a job near us I hope they also take advantage.

I didn't have that option when I got out of school but it would have saved me a lot of money....my buddy did it for 2 years despite being fairly wealthy. (Gee, wonder how people get wealthy? Hmmm...they don't **** money away they don't need too.)

So basically, grow up and own your decision and anyone not liking it is probably just jealous and can talk to the hand.

It's time for you to not give a crap about people questioning your lifestyle choice.

P.S. Reference my last 3 words. Thx.