I am 22 years old, and I am considering moving out of my parents house after about a year of working as a CNA and saving etc. I'm also the oldest of five children; I say this to say that in a year I also intent on applying to Nursing school so it will be hard for me to live in a house with so many people and get work done. I do intend on paying all my bills off etc. before I move so that I have the least liability when I am on my own, and I have no kids.
I would like to hear from CNAs in their 20s who are CNAs or becoming CNAs; how do you plan on making things work when you move out of home, or are you going to stay home? As far as rent payments, are you going to take public transportation, are you going to have car expenses, scheduling for work, scheduling for school etc.
Also I want to hear from people who were in this field for a while and are in their 30s+ with experience because i'm looking for some intelligent guidance as to what I should do if I decide to move out. Should I rent a 1BDRM for $900-$1200 a mo, get a roomate and split the rent $500-$600 a mo, or room in someone elses home for about $300 a mo w. shared common areas? What has worked for you through your experience and what advice would you give me?
I really need to be out of the home ASAP, but I dont want the financial, and political stresses of life to prevent me from furthering my education. I also dont want to try and make it on my own and fall flat on my face.
Some questions:
1. What sort of living arrangement should I seek?
2. Should I invest in a little point-A to point-B car?
3. What would be the best work schedule for me as a CNA if I plan on enrolling in school?
Also, feel free to give me any other advice because I am an open book and i'm all ears :redbeathe :bowingpur