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Sixth Form And Moving Out

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
edited March 27 in Work & Study
Hey you lot, I kinda need advice on this...

Well I'm off to a sixth form college in Wrexham (where I'm currently living) and I'm getting a flat with some mates, y'know, for some freedom, I think it'll do me good...

Rent is only £40, but it's a case of fitting in work with my college hours, I guess that I'll end up with barwork or work in a supermarket...

Just wondering if anyone has advice...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    don't really seem the point of moving out when you are at sixthform. best to wait till uni
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    What about bills/food/all other expenses? You're going to need a lot more money than £40 a week, at least double that. Plus any job you get will most likely be minimum wage, meaning you'll need to do at least 20 hours of work a week. A lot of work if you are also studying. Plus that does not even count going out and enjoying yourself.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hey Sel, moving out huh? Well at 18 I think you getting some freedom could be a great move, especially as you're moving in with some mates :)

    Advice...well like the others say there are costs...will your parents help out at all? You need to draw up a mini budget, and these articles will help you do just that:


    the budget

    help with your rent

    where the money goes

    bills

    I'd also ask your college/ LEA whether they have any funds you may be eligible for, as you are no longer living at home. You never know.

    eating on the cheap

    You want a job that needs little thought, and still allows you to sleep/ have time off to study when you need it (say exam time/ coursework deadlines). Bar work/ shop work will be perfect but don't work all the time (and make sure they pay you the min wage or above) - prioritise your course and your health and make sure you have time for yourself and your mates.

    Good Luck!
    Susie :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Susie
    Well at 18

    she'll be 16 though if she is about to go into sixthform
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Not nec so... see her profile ;)
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