Poll of the Day > I'm twenty-four, and still live with my parents. Do you think I'm a loser?

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I must have these answers.
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If you are, im a bigger loser. Im 31 and still with my parents. Well my dad anyways.
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Yes. But it doesnt have anything to do with living with your parents.
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CacciatoPart3 posted...

doesnt have anything to do with living with your parents

Are you referring to the fact that I have no social skills, no friends, cannot drive, and am taking too long to finish college?
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As long as youre working towards something it doesnt matter.
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not for that reason

I wish I still lived with my parents. My financial status would probably be better...
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Nah, that's a wholly American thing.
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EclairReturns posted...

CacciatoPart3 posted...

doesnt have anything to do with living with your parents

Are you referring to the fact that I have no social skills, no friends, cannot drive, and am taking too long to finish college?

Hey another loser! *highfives*

At least you have an ejukashun, so you're not as big of a loser as me. :P
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why cant you guys be "normal"

I think you could really benefit from some behavioral counseling

But that doesnt make you a loser necessarily
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That's not something that I would ever judge anyone for, as long as they contribute.
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Lots of young people live with their parents nowadays. The days of graduating college, much less high school, and getting a job that can put you on your own just like that are long gone. Given that you are still in school I don't even know why you're worried about it.

I live with my parents now but I guess I wouldn't say I "still" do since I didn't for like eight years

Living with your parents has really become the norm over the past few years. I wouldn't call you a loser since you're trying to better yourself and improve your situation. Once you've become my 32-year old cousin who only works part-time and sits around on her lazy ass full-time, then you've crossed into loser territory.
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It kills me inside when theres no shut up eclair option. Youd be a lot more cooler if you re added it.
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You've got til you're 25.
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You're working and going to school while living with your parents. There's nothing wrong with that.
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EclairReturns posted...

I must have these answers.

I mean you work so I wouldn't assume you're a freeloader so no. The fact of the matter is it's cheaper for some folk to live at home no matter what age they are. Aint nothing wrong with that.

Keebs05 posted...

Once you've become my 32-year old cousin who only works part-time and sits around on her lazy ass full-time, then you've crossed into loser territory.

So working part time makes someone a loser? Huh. I'd have thought not working at all would make someone a loser.
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Are you Chinese-American TC? Because if you are then I can definitely say you are not a loser.
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wwinterj25 posted...

Keebs05 posted...

Once you've become my 32-year old cousin who only works part-time and sits around on her lazy ass full-time, then you've crossed into loser territory.

So working part time makes someone a loser? Huh. I'd have thought not working at all would make someone a loser.

I thought it was fairly obvious that the second part of the statement was what made her a loser. I'll try to break things down Barney style for you from now on.
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Keebs05 posted...

I thought it was fairly obvious that the second part of the statement was what made her a loser. I'll try to break things down Barney style for you from now on.

Working part time and sitting on your arse full time doesn't make sense though. Next time post something that does and then perhaps people will know you're trying to say.
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Only if you don't do anything to contribute to the household. Honestly, I don't see the shame in living with your parents in general. Times can be difficult for anyone, and when they are, you need people around who love and support you.
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CacciatoPart3 posted...

Yes. But it doesnt have anything to do with living with your parents.

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wwinterj25 posted...

Keebs05 posted...

I thought it was fairly obvious that the second part of the statement was what made her a loser. I'll try to break things down Barney style for you from now on.

Working part time and sitting on your arse full time doesn't make sense though. Next time post something that does and then perhaps people will know you're trying to say.

part-time - 4 hours a day
full-time - 8 hours a day
hours available - 24 hours a day

I don't think I need to explain how both can fit in a day.
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The fact that you have to ask makes me want to say yes because you aren't sure of yourself so that shows lack of confidence

EclairReturns posted...

CacciatoPart3 posted...

doesnt have anything to do with living with your parents

Are you referring to the fact that I have no social skills, no friends, cannot drive

Well thats a good chunk of why i consider myself one but i dropped out of college myself so you are doing better than me at least. Best of luck with it all :o
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Depends on a variety of factors, but I would say generally if you have a job + pay rent or are going to school then no.
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If you have a job or go to school while living with your parents, then you're not a loser.

A loser is someone like NightMareBunny who is 28 years old and has never had a job or gone to school and has no plans to ever get a job or go to school.

CacciatoPart3 posted...

Yes. But it doesnt have anything to do with living with your parents.

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I'm 37 and still live with my parents. Of course, I'm in California so I couldn't afford to get a place of my own even if I made a million dollars a year.
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24 is still ok. I moved out in 21 cause i was in relationships. But you should think about getting your shit together soon

No that mindset is just an attack on the middle and lower classes, designed to break up family wealth and power. You can't afford home ownership, so you rent making someone else money, meanwhile your mom and dad can't sustain their home with medical bills and increased tax and inflation and the game takes another victim.

No.
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This depends on several factors. Some of those are:
Where you live
What you do with your time
The nature of why youre still at home

Where you live is important because the cost of living can vary quite significantly. For example, Im originally from California. Im from a place where you could qualify for food stamps if you made $94,500 per year or less. Pretty much everyone either had rich parents who buy/give them a house, or they live with their parents till pretty far into their career. I chose to move away. I live in Pittsburgh now, on the other side of the country. Here, you can live on pretty much any job. In California, we paid $3,400 for rent every month. Here in Pittsburgh I pay $700 mortgage every month.

As my example shows, locations matters. If youre still at home because the cost of living is insane, thats understandable.

Another important aspect is what youre choosing to do with your time. Do you have a full-time job? Are you saving a significant portion of your income? If you dont have a higher education, are you going to night classes at a community college or trade school? If youre actively putting in a real effort into building yourself up, youre certainly not a loser.

And third, whats the nature of your living situation? Are your parents sick/in need of your care? are you guys on good terms? Are they happy to have you there or are they exasperated?
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Fierce_Deity_08 posted...

I'm 37 and still live with my parents. Of course, I'm in California so I couldn't afford to get a place of my own even if I made a million dollars a year.

I live in Pittsburgh now but Im originally from Ventura CA. I totally understand what youre saying. Just FYI there are some things you could do. I moved all the way to Pittsburgh just because I knew Id never be able to afford independent living in california. The cost of living here is 40x better than California. You can actually live a lower-middle-class life on $30k per year. Not sure what your situation is, but its something to consider if you want to change up your life.
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im 27 still with the parents and im balling lol
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Kyuubi4269 posted...

part-time - 4 hours a day
full-time - 8 hours a day
hours available - 24 hours a day

I don't think I need to explain how both can fit in a day.

In the context that the sentence was presented it implied all his cousin does is sit on her arse. By your logic most folk sit on their arse "full time" as most folk have eight hours out of work a day or at least have a day or two days off work. I stand by what I said. You can't do nothing while actually working. Doesn't matter if it's part time hours or not.
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I live with my aunt.
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wwinterj25 posted...

Kyuubi4269 posted...

part-time - 4 hours a day
full-time - 8 hours a day
hours available - 24 hours a day

I don't think I need to explain how both can fit in a day.

In the context that the sentence was presented it implied all his cousin does is sit on her arse. By your logic most folk sit on their arse "full time" as most folk have eight hours out of work a day or at least have a day or two days off work. I stand by what I said. You can't do nothing while actually working. Doesn't matter if it's part time hours or not.

I didn't imply anything. I straight up said she works part time and does nothing else productive with her life nor has the desire to do anything productive with her life. Therefore, she meets my definition of a loser.
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Kyuubi4269 posted...

wwinterj25 posted...

Keebs05 posted...

I thought it was fairly obvious that the second part of the statement was what made her a loser. I'll try to break things down Barney style for you from now on.

Working part time and sitting on your arse full time doesn't make sense though. Next time post something that does and then perhaps people will know you're trying to say.

part-time - 4 hours a day
full-time - 8 hours a day
hours available - 24 hours a day

I don't think I need to explain how both can fit in a day.

You can actually work a full day in part time. You can work a full day, but have more days off. Like we had a part time guy who worked Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for the full days. But didn't work any other day at this job...

dioxxys posted...

The fact that you have to ask makes me want to say yes because you aren't sure of yourself so that shows lack of confidence

I don't think lack of confidence immediately makes you a loser, though...
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wwinterj25 posted...

In the context that the sentence was presented it implied all his cousin does is sit on her arse. By your logic most folk sit on their arse "full time" as most folk have eight hours out of work a day or at least have a day or two days off work. I stand by what I said. You can't do nothing while actually working. Doesn't matter if it's part time hours or not.

Most folk don't laze around for 8 hours then sleep. If you're on your ass for a cumulative 40 hours per week, you're sitting on your ass full-time.
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Chewster posted...

why you're worried about it

Inferiority complex. And I also wanted to hear from Zeus, when he asked me in my other topic how old I was when I asked this board how to deal with the fact that I am a failure.

Firewood18 posted...

25

I'll still be in school by that time, and I will still not make enough money to rent an apartment all by my lonesome self. :(

SusanGreenEyes posted...

working

Not that much. I'm working only fifteen hours a week.

dioxxys posted...

lack of confidence

Yeah, that's definitely me.

DrVonRupee posted...

Where you live
What you do with your time
The nature of why youre still at home

Hawaii.
Lots of fucking homework and a small amount of work.
I don't work enough hours to be able to afford a place of my own, in addition to paying that damned American tuition.

DrVonRupee posted...

Are you saving a significant portion of your income?

I pay an average of sixteen American dollars every two weeks, and earn an average of three-hundred and twelve American dollars during that time-span.

DrVonRupee posted...

happy to have you there

Yes for my mother, anyway.
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EclairReturns posted...

Zeus, when he asked me in my other topic how old I was

Weird that he asked you this when he won't even answer it for himself

Chewster posted...

EclairReturns posted...

Zeus, when he asked me in my other topic how old I was

Weird that he asked you this when he won't even answer it for himself

Or anything else about himself really
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supergamer19 posted...

Nah, that's a wholly American thing.

Yeah, as an American I never got the stigma. As long as your parents are cool with it who cares.

I mean, don't be a dead beat. Help them with expenses and such (if they refuse, better for you), but seems fine to me.
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Chewster posted...

he won't even answer it for himself

People are very self-conscious about their age, and they're going to feel more and more self-conscious the older they get. It's understandable.

Final Fantasy2389 posted...

refuse

They always refuse to my chagrin, because they know I'm saving money to move out after graduation. It's very thoughtful, but all it does is make me feel useless.
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Well you post on gamefaqs so not exactly a winner
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Are you suggesting Zeus is kind of old??? Impossible

Keebs05 posted...

I didn't imply anything.

Yes, yes you did.

Keebs05 posted...

I straight up said she works part time and does nothing else productive with her life nor has the desire to do anything productive with her life. Therefore, she meets my definition of a loser.

Your original sentence didn't actually say that but still thanks for actually making sense this time. Out of curiosity are you English?

Kyuubi4269 posted...

Most folk don't laze around for 8 hours then sleep.

Do they normally sit on their arse longer? My bad.

Kyuubi4269 posted...

If you're on your ass for a cumulative 40 hours per week, you're sitting on your ass full-time.

Yet a full time job can be longer hours then that. Still I'm not sure why I'm debating these things with you. If someone said to me that someone sits on their arse full time and does nothing that would imply they are unemployed period. You're just pulling stuff out of your arse to try and sound clever like you always do with this "full time means 40 hours" BS yet ultimately make yourself seem like a twit yet again.
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wwinterj25 posted...

Keebs05 posted...

I straight up said she works part time and does nothing else productive with her life nor has the desire to do anything productive with her life. Therefore, she meets my definition of a loser.

Your original sentence didn't actually say that but still thanks for actually making sense this time. Out of curiosity are you English?

By saying that she sits on her ass full-time, I'm saying that she does nothing else productive with her life. The two phrases are practically synonymous. I was simply being blunt. And no, I'm not English.
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