I turned eighteen in August, and for a few years now I've been really wanting to get a cat. My stepdad is very allergic to cats unfortunately, and I've been really lonely as I find it hard to make friends. I am avidly searching for jobs & I'm currently being interviewed for one at a gas station. This is going to be challenging to manage with college, but I really want a cat and a place where I can have freedom.
I already have $1500 a month coming in from my reservation for living expenses (I'm indigenous) and with a job I'll be earning around $2500+ a month. I'm planning on saving up $15k+ before I plan to move out.
I just keep having this feeling that I'm being impulsive and silly about why I'm actually moving out. I'm going to miss being with my family most of the time, but at the same time I want freedom. And a cat.
I'm kind of figuring out how to move out on my own because my parents don't like when I bring up the topic, and my older brother hasn't moved out either, so I don't really have any personal input to see if my plan will actually work. Please comment your thoughts !