Need advice on moving out of home

[LegionSeere]

I'm 20 years old and basically can't stand living at home anymore and need some advice on how to successfully move out of home without to much hassle and was wondering if anyone would have any good advice or some tips to follow.

Basically my original plan last year was to sign up for the Australian army and move out of home that way, but because of the lengthy application process (almost been a year now), having to stay on asthma medication for 3 months and taking a asthma provocation test (which I passed), only to have the hospital never send my results to the army. So I've been sitting around for 2 months wondering why I never got booked to do my physical test then be sent off to basic, I called up only to find out the hospital never sent off my results, so I faxed a copy of the results I had...a few days later I rang up again to ask if they received my results as I was feeling paranoid it may not of gotten through. Seems my paranoia was justified because they hadn't so being very pissed off I faxed them off again and rang up straight away to ask if they received it. They did but now I'm looking at moving out now in case I keep getting stuffed around like this and getting the feeling that my results are being intentionally missplaced.

Anyway enough of the life story, I know 2 friends of mine are also interested in moving out which I prefer rather then moving in with someone I don't know and having the experience be just as bad as it is living at home at the moment. So I'm asking what kind of details you need to hand in to be eligible to move in to a apartment or house to rent.

I got my own car and work at Domino's atm and earn roughly between $300-$450 AUS a week, I got a pretty good history with my credit card, it's got a $500 cap and I always pay it off before the interest free period is up, so I'm wondering if all that would be enough to live on? I pretty much only own my car, the clothes in my wardrobe and this computer as well, so I'd also be moving out with basically nothing.

Any help would be very much appreciated

 

[McClaud]

Well, if your credit history is good and you can somehow get a mattress to sleep on, you're on your way.

Don't forget to factor in food and utilities with rent. Most of the time, people I see fail it at apartment living forgot they had to pay an additional $50 for electricity (or $70 if the apartment doesn't pay for water).

Just make sure you can eat, shower and sleep. And not go to bed being afraid of being murdered (location, location, location!).

 

[Hunde Des Krieg]

Well it sounds like you should be able to afford a small apartment, but like McClaud said don't forget the price of utilities.

 

[LegionSeere]

yeah I was thinking about how I'd go about trying to balance out rent/utilities and food, I'm guessing it may be easier sharing the cost with 2 other people, the only thing I'm worried about is if it's hard to actually get a contract because I only use my credit card every so often when I can't pay for things by cash i.e internet purchases. So I don't know if my credit history is that great as well as having no other bills in my name (I still use pre paid credit for my phone)

sad thing is I'll have to learn how to cook and do the washing cause in the past when I've asked my parents to teach me how they tell me there to busy and that we'll do it some other time....as they're cleaning or cooking dinner at the time...

 

[Raven's Nest]

Sorry I don't have much advice beyond what the other posters have said. But DAMN your life is similar to mine a year ago. I worked for Domino's (still do), I joined the army reserves with the intent on joining the regular army, and I desperately wanted to leave home too.

Although, I hated the army after a year and was glad I didn't join the regulars or I would have been stuck there for a few years. Hmm, come to think of it... I hate Domino's just as much.

Anyway, good luck with your moving. Okay, one piece of advice NEVER under-estimate how much money you will need. It's always best to over-estimate when working out your budget (perhaps $100 or so). Then at least you won't get caught out and have no food for a week.

 

[LegionSeere]

Sorry I don't have much advice beyond what the other posters have said. But DAMN your life is similar to mine a year ago. I worked for Domino's (still do), I joined the army reserves with the intent on joining the regular army, and I desperately wanted to leave home too.

Although, I hated the army after a year and was glad I didn't join the regulars or I would have been stuck there for a few years. Hmm, come to think of it... I hate Domino's just as much.

Anyway, good luck with your moving. Okay, one piece of advice NEVER under-estimate how much money you will need. It's always best to over-estimate when working out your budget (perhaps $100 or so). Then at least you won't get caught out and have no food for a week.

Yeah dude I'm not to fond of Domino's either, only reason I still work there is I have some pretty cool co-workers, the works easy and it gets me out the house and puts money in the bank it's just serving customers over the counter/on the phone I can't stand. I saved up quite a bit when at one time I was working 8-10 days straight due to a shortage of drivers, but now we have more so I don't get as much overtime, which also means spending more time at home... or sometimes a few hours out with mates which helps keep my sanity intact.

 

[Dr Spaceman]

To the above person mentioning over-budgeting: ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. If you've never lived on your own before, you may be initially stunned by how expensive utilities/food/rent/clothes/etc. can be. Now, with your income I'm sure you'd be able to stretch it out enough (I really don't mean to discourage you), but I'd be extra careful during the first month or two to really see how far your paycheck takes you.

 

[r4ndom]

Just do it fast, like a band-aid.

 

[JamminOz07]

Don't forget regular expenses such as car rego and insurance.

You know you have to buy food, but there are also things you kinda take for granted, like toilet paper, dish washing liquid, laundry powder, cleaning products.. these things add up pretty quickly.

If you don't already have them, make sure you get a place with a fridge and washing machine.

Also, if you want to rent a place, remember you'll need at least 4 weeks rent for bond, plus usually 2 weeks rent to be paid up front.

Broadband internet is probably gonna run you $50/month for a decent service.

 

[Raven's Nest]

Yeah dude I'm not to fond of Domino's either, only reason I still work there is I have some pretty cool co-workers, the works easy and it gets me out the house and puts money in the bank it's just serving customers over the counter/on the phone I can't stand. I saved up quite a bit when at one time I was working 8-10 days straight due to a shortage of drivers, but now we have more so I don't get as much overtime, which also means spending more time at home... or sometimes a few hours out with mates which helps keep my sanity intact.

Jeez, thats getting scary. I'm the assistant manager of my place (UK by the way), my best mate is my boss and the people I work with are great. Yeah, the job is far too easy, it kind of feels like free money sometimes. It's bad in a way because it makes me not want to leave and find a better job.