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I just got moved to produce which will be a higher hourly wage AND more promotion opportunities, I'm not going to be scraping by forever living paycheck to paycheck. And if I am lucky enough to earn an extra $600 a month I could still budget it. Unfortunately these are the times we are living in economically. And to annerk, if better paying "full time jobs with great benefits" existed or were more available than they are now, I would take one, but they aren't and even though I am not making great money at Publix, I have a very good things going there and I wont be earning $1300 a month with them forever, eventually I will earn full time, more raises, and in 2-4 years management which starts at $45k a year BEFORE bonuses thus no longer needing a 2nd job
I am determined to do this. I visited 2 great apartment complexes here on the far south side of Orlando that offer one bedrooms at $600 a month, I have the option of having a washer and dry for an extra $50 a month. If I save up I can buy my own used washer and dryers for probably $200-$500 for a set (which once I save money with my 2nd job I can do that) and save $50 a month over a 12 month lease which would be $600, buying my own, they would be paying for themselves with the money I'd be saving
Hmm, I can attest to Publix providing pretty good benefits, working there myself, even though they have become more stringent with the part timers here in my area. I hear the Hunter's Creek one though is paying well, if you still work at that one (I think you mentioned you work elsewhere now?). I know a stocker who works between the Hunter's Creek and Southchase Publixes, and the Hunter's Creek Publix is practically begging him to come to them, providing him full time status and everything. If you are determined to stay with the company, then by all means, but as you just mentioned, it will take time and of course, charm and relations. Publix is a "family" business, afterall, and it's in all who you know. If you have good relations with the people there and don't see yourself pursuing outside of Publix, you could very well make a career out of it, but it would be a timing thing. Maybe wait until you earn a full time position, at the very least?
I just got moved to produce which will be a higher hourly wage AND more promotion opportunities, I'm not going to be scraping by forever living paycheck to paycheck. And if I am lucky enough to earn an extra $600 a month I could still budget it. Unfortunately these are the times we are living in economically. And to annerk, if better paying "full time jobs with great benefits" existed or were more available than they are now, I would take one, but they aren't and even though I am not making great money at Publix, I have a very good things going there and I wont be earning $1300 a month with them forever, eventually I will earn full time, more raises, and in 2-4 years management which starts at $45k a year BEFORE bonuses thus no longer needing a 2nd job
I am determined to do this. I visited 2 great apartment complexes here on the far south side of Orlando that offer one bedrooms at $600 a month, I have the option of having a washer and dry for an extra $50 a month. If I save up I can buy my own used washer and dryers for probably $200-$500 for a set (which once I save money with my 2nd job I can do that) and save $50 a month over a 12 month lease which would be $600, buying my own, they would be paying for themselves with the money I'd be saving
Have you factored in the extra water and electric cost for having a washer/dryer? It makes a huge difference.
Seriously, don't jump the gun here. The devil is in the details.
What if you need a car repair? Do you have furniture? Do you have all the household essentials you'd need--pots and pans, dishes, linens, etc? What if you get sick and can't work for a couple of weeks--don't think it can't happen, I came down with influenza a few years back and didn't get out of bed for 10 days except when my husband dragged me to the doctor. Speaking of which, what about medical co-pays? I just spent $30 in co-pay to spend three minutes talking to a specialist who then turned me over to his office staff to schedule a bunch of tests.
No one is trying to be an ass to you. Most of us have a bit more life experience and have been through those pitfalls. I would very, very seriously consider finding a roommate for a year or two. You've got the luxury of time to find the right person.
Have you factored in the extra water and electric cost for having a washer/dryer? It makes a huge difference.
Seriously, don't jump the gun here. The devil is in the details.
What if you need a car repair? Do you have furniture? Do you have all the household essentials you'd need--pots and pans, dishes, linens, etc? What if you get sick and can't work for a couple of weeks--don't think it can't happen, I came down with influenza a few years back and didn't get out of bed for 10 days except when my husband dragged me to the doctor. Speaking of which, what about medical co-pays? I just spent $30 in co-pay to spend three minutes talking to a specialist who then turned me over to his office staff to schedule a bunch of tests.
No one is trying to be an ass to you. Most of us have a bit more life experience and have been through those pitfalls. I would very, very seriously consider finding a roommate for a year or two. You've got the luxury of time to find the right person.
I couldn't agree with this more. Very sound and wise post. The devil REALLY is in the details. In times of desperation, I too tried to calculate based on a meager wage how I would be able to afford everything, and in the end, those details really do blow up everything considerably.
You'll have to make room in your budget to adjust to very common pitfalls, and having no money to fall back onto is incredibly dangerous, especially without healthcare. That's also why try an see if you can handle the rigor of two jobs, but save ALL the money from trying, and decide from there if you can budget everything: the furniture, the rent, carpet repair, car repair, health insurance/co-pays, etc and at least you'll have sizeable savings to pay for something, even if it's not steady rent, but your car.
Personally, I'd room too, if I moved out in your situation. Perhaps in your case, it would be better to focus on making a career out of Publix and following some of the room mate advice given prior in this thread. Look on craigslist or go to a college and seek out some potential responsible room mates.
I would avoid the Craigslist roommate thing--I know several people who have gotten burned, badly.
Instead ask your friends and coworkers if they know anyone looking for a roommate. People will generally not toss a name in the hat if they know that person is a freak, utter slob, financially irresponsible, etc.
Some of the best roommate situations I had as a young adult were with people who worked opposite shifts. One of us would be coming in as the other was leaving. We seldom were both home at once for more than 20-30 minutes. We each put $10 in the kitty each month for "staples" like flour, sugar, spices, catsup, salt, pepper, etc. and otherwise bought our own food and had separate shelves in cabinets and the fridge. We kept our own bedroom and bathroom clean and cleaned up after ourselves in the kitchen, and split the rest of the chores (vacuuming, mopping, dusting was pretty much it.)
Not trying to argue, but that seems low. Unless he's taking a bunch of stuff home to air dry. The laundry near me costs $1.50 for a wash in a regular top loader and $.75 for each 20 minutes of dryer time.
I just figured he's a young guy so maybe 1 load with all clothes thrown in together. Sheets etc once in a blue moon. Smelling and rewearing clothes without washing etc. .....and then whenever he goes home to see the family the dirty clothes goes home to be washed there. LOL Mine still do that when they come home. They don't bring any clean clothes to wear just their dirty clothes basket. LOL
I have to cosign the roommate chorus Annerk and others are recommending. Not being much on roommates myself, I have to say that I think you should give it serious thought. I know you are ready to bolt out the gate and into your own bachelor pad but like others have said, trying to save for all the moving expenses, not to mention an emergency fund, is gonna take a while. With a good roommate, you can save money over a longer term while you experience the independence you want.
Try to find a roommate who is responsible but still shares most if not all of your same interests.
Oh yeah that other poster who tried to make fun of you is a certified, bonafied d-bag
I have to cosign the roommate chorus Annerk and others are recommending. Not being much on roommates myself, I have to say that I think you should give it serious thought. I know you are ready to bolt out the gate and into your own bachelor pad but like others have said, trying to save for all the moving expenses, not to mention an emergency fund, is gonna take a while. With a good roommate, you can save money over a longer term while you experience the independence you want.
Try to find a roommate who is responsible but still shares most if not all of your same interests.
Oh yeah that other poster who tried to make fun of you is a certified, bonafied d-bag
Been meaning to tell you this mongo, its great to see you posting again. I missed posting with you on this forum. Good to see some more positive people on here
For what its worth, I chose not to go the roommate route for these reasons
-I have had roommates in the past and it did not work out, my food and laundry soap was stolen many multiple times, others were loud obnoxious drunks, others were insane
-Of my circle of friends
--One is married and has a kid and him and his wife have a mortgage in Winter Garden
--One is both unemployed and has no car, lives at home and isn't really actively seeking work
--One is an employed but single mom, who has a place to stay
--Another wants to move out but refuses to pay more than $200 a month once he does
--The rest all live at home (both employed and unemployed) and have no desire to move out of their parents' homes (and unlike me they have normal functional families)
Perhaps I need new friends?
Reasons I am moving out
--Mom is a hoarder (though she's slowly improving)
--No tv, nothing to do at home, I like being out and about
--Constant complaining and arguments among other family members
--Family members eat ALL my food I buy (spent $100 on food last Thursday, 5 days later its all gone and I'm left hungry )
--I sleep in the living room on a futon that my mom's dog treats as his personal toilet, I dont even have my own bedroom
Are those valid enough reasons to stretch my money to the limit if it means I can live in a safe, sane, normal, clean environment? Where nobody will steal my groceries, or my Tide laundry soap? Where I can have some peace and quiet after a stressful day at work? Where I can bring home a girl after a crazy alcohol fueled night downtown? You know I can bring her home and not wake anybody up (unless she's a screamer and it wakes the neighbors )
I actually really like the roommate advice, it would really be a help to me especially if I can save money. But finding a halfway decent person male or female to room with is almost impossible
This is why I want to have my OWN apartment. Do you see why I want to jump the gun so badly now? I dont care if the devil is in the details....I want to be in a sane, sanitary environment again
PS If I can find a cool roommate around my age who is employed....then I will go the roommate route, I will take your guys' advice. Until then though, I'm like Iyaz, I
m "Solo"
Since this thread has nothing to do Orlando anyways...here's my advice.
Go to college. Start with community college, get your AA in something that's guaranteed money such as nursing or computer programming. Don't be a moron and go to school for motorcycle repair or theater or "something that you think you'll enjoy doing" because you won't enjoy it when you don't have a job and student loan starts owning your life. If you can get grants or scholarships, more power to you.
Then if it's your thing, transfer to a 4 year, study/work hard, get a bachelor's degree in something that's guaranteed money when you get out such as nursing or computer engineering. Make more money, THEN get your own place.
"Hey, I think you can get your own place if you do less laundry DUR!" Don't listen to these people, you're smarter than that.
This thread does have something to do with Orlando. It has to do with Orlando in a sense that a young ambitious guy wants to know if he can make it on 2 part time jobs in this city and if the cost of living will allow it
I am looking at some restaurant jobs, earning tips will be a huge help, I'm headed to 3 restaurants to apply and interview tomorrow
Btw, I know people who did exactly what you suggest, starting at Valencia and then transferring to UCF, and lo and behold 4 years and a degree later, they owe $10s of thousands in student loans and are unemployed and living at home, while I have no degree, work for an excellent and stable company and am planning to get another job to afford my own apartment. One way or another I'm going to do this and I WILL succeed
Been meaning to tell you this mongo, its great to see you posting again. I missed posting with you on this forum. Good to see some more positive people on here
For what its worth, I chose not to go the roommate route for these reasons
-I have had roommates in the past and it did not work out, my food and laundry soap was stolen many multiple times, others were loud obnoxious drunks, others were insane
-Of my circle of friends
--One is married and has a kid and him and his wife have a mortgage in Winter Garden
--One is both unemployed and has no car, lives at home and isn't really actively seeking work
--One is an employed but single mom, who has a place to stay
--Another wants to move out but refuses to pay more than $200 a month once he does
--The rest all live at home (both employed and unemployed) and have no desire to move out of their parents' homes (and unlike me they have normal functional families)
Perhaps I need new friends?
Reasons I am moving out
--Mom is a hoarder (though she's slowly improving)
--No tv, nothing to do at home, I like being out and about
--Constant complaining and arguments among other family members
--Family members eat ALL my food I buy (spent $100 on food last Thursday, 5 days later its all gone and I'm left hungry )
--I sleep in the living room on a futon that my mom's dog treats as his personal toilet, I dont even have my own bedroom
Are those valid enough reasons to stretch my money to the limit if it means I can live in a safe, sane, normal, clean environment? Where nobody will steal my groceries, or my Tide laundry soap? Where I can have some peace and quiet after a stressful day at work? Where I can bring home a girl after a crazy alcohol fueled night downtown? You know I can bring her home and not wake anybody up (unless she's a screamer and it wakes the neighbors )
I actually really like the roommate advice, it would really be a help to me especially if I can save money. But finding a halfway decent person male or female to room with is almost impossible
This is why I want to have my OWN apartment. Do you see why I want to jump the gun so badly now? I dont care if the devil is in the details....I want to be in a sane, sanitary environment again
PS If I can find a cool roommate around my age who is employed....then I will go the roommate route, I will take your guys' advice. Until then though, I'm like Iyaz, I
m "Solo"
Thanks man.....I have been in almost the EXACT same position as you have. If I can lay out any info that may help you out I will. Funny thing is, I am in SC now but I never go on those boards! Orlando has a hold on me FWIW......but my knowledge is hampered since I left 4 years ago, so I play the back. Anyways, good luck and just don't be too impatient my friend.
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Just my 2 cent
but like others have said, trying to save for all the moving expenses, not to mention an emergency fund, is gonna take a while. With a good roommate, you can save money over a longer term while you experience the independence
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