For How Long are Parents Willing to Financially Assist their Kids?
I am a parent, a divorced mother, who is willing to financially assist my kids for as long as I am able to. But what if my kids still can’t find a job 2 or 3 years after matric or university? If I am still able to, will I still be willing to financially assist my kids when they should be earning their entire income on their own? I may not like it if I end up financially assisting my kids into their early twenties or beyond, but they’re my kids. I’m their mother, and as a mother I take on the responsibility of looking after them as best as I can, no matter how old they are. I took on that responsibilty the moment I fell pregnant with them. And … Read entire article »
Filed under: After Matriculating, Finding Work, Living
Moving Out of Home – List of What You Need
There are quite a few things you will need before moving out of home and getting a place of your own. Although living at home is convenient, and cheap, you’re now ready to do your own thing after matric or after college, but what will you need before you can actually move out of home? Well, to move out of home, money is a big necessity, obviously, so hopefully you’ve been saving up, or your family can assist a bit, or you can continue staying at home a while longer, perhaps even earning some extra income in your spare time, and save money until you can afford to move out. Try understand that your parents may need some assistance with your living expenses while you are still staying at home. If you … Read entire article »
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