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<blockquote data-quote="AppleCori" data-source="post: 749935" data-attributes="member: 16024"><p>Hi Trying,</p><p></p><p>I think many young people have unrealistic expectations of how things “should be” in their newly emancipated adult lives.</p><p></p><p>Too many, especially ones with what are considered “good” jobs or careers, think that they will start out making plenty of money to live in a nice place, have nice things like furniture, clothing and “toys”, and have plenty of extra money for travel, restaurants, bars, dates, and whatever strikes their fancy. </p><p></p><p>This isn’t realistic for the vast majority of people anywhere.</p><p></p><p>He is going to need to learn how to budget and live within his means, like everyone has to do. </p><p></p><p>Considering his situation, asking you to pay some of his bills is going to be a regular occurrence if you allow it.</p><p></p><p>I am really glad that he has, and is able to maintain, a good job, and has a 401k to borrow from. He has that going for him. He can do this!</p><p>And, he has managed to do for himself without your help when required. This makes him stronger.</p><p></p><p>It’s hard not to worry and jump in with help, though.</p><p></p><p>I’m glad you are continuing to post!</p><p></p><p>Hang in there!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AppleCori, post: 749935, member: 16024"] Hi Trying, I think many young people have unrealistic expectations of how things “should be” in their newly emancipated adult lives. Too many, especially ones with what are considered “good” jobs or careers, think that they will start out making plenty of money to live in a nice place, have nice things like furniture, clothing and “toys”, and have plenty of extra money for travel, restaurants, bars, dates, and whatever strikes their fancy. This isn’t realistic for the vast majority of people anywhere. He is going to need to learn how to budget and live within his means, like everyone has to do. Considering his situation, asking you to pay some of his bills is going to be a regular occurrence if you allow it. I am really glad that he has, and is able to maintain, a good job, and has a 401k to borrow from. He has that going for him. He can do this! And, he has managed to do for himself without your help when required. This makes him stronger. It’s hard not to worry and jump in with help, though. I’m glad you are continuing to post! Hang in there! [/QUOTE]
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