is it possible? can i really do it living in new york?

My mom is moving out of Saten Island in 2 years and I don't want to leave Staten Island. There for I have 2 years to get my high school diploma and get 2 jobs so that I can afford to pay my rent. I have to get myself together before she leaves if not I have no choice but to go with her. THAT IS THE LAST THING I WANT! I am a 18 year old high school drop out trying to get my life going on the right path so I can be independent. Feed myself, pay rent and bills. But, I only have 2 years. Living in New York, that will be hard to do, due to the fact rents are extreamly high. Please help! I need all the advice I can get. Please! This is stressing me out. I cant have any fun becouse this is all I think about!

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you only have two years so, try getting your GED while in a college program..try also finding a college that has a dorm...i don't know about your mom's finances, but apply for financial aide.scholarships etc...

time is running out girl...

You couldn't make it there.
You couldn't make it anywhere.

Stay with your mommy.
First of all you need to find a place to live. You could move into a group house or the YWCA. It is hard to find a place with low rent but it can be done.
Whatever you do, don't move to California. It really rots.
The fact that you mention not having any fun, lets me know that you lack the maturity to leave home right now. Going out on your own is a bad idea until you are mentally prepared. If you are naive you will end up in the wrong company of friends,or end up on drugs or worse. I'm not trying to scare you, I'm just talking from experience, Girl do your self a favor and stay with your mother. From there save money for a deposit on a apartment and look for a job that can support you. the saying goes "Do what you have to do, until you can do better".
You need your education to eventually get a good job. Also, since you seem to have a bit of trouble with your grammar and syntax, I would get your GED, and go on to college if possible. You cannot support yourself waiting tables and that gets really old. You may want to be on your own, but you will find it not so alluring when you are hungry, the rent is overdue, the bill collectors are hounding you and you have no prospects. Get your GED and stay with Mom a while longer. You will be very sorry if you don't.
and what are you gonna do with a high school diploma? good to have, but its not a college degree..you need to focus on your future. its better to stay with your mom and get situated properly. when your ready to leave the coop, move back to staten island.
Finish but I would say -get your GED.this will most likely take half the time of 2 years..probably 6 months. Also, 2 jobs? And your life would =WORK.what kind of life is that? Just working all the time. You will exhaust yourself so SOOO much. I have gone down that road and was a total nightmare. You will need to look and keep your options open. Even if it's something that says ROOM FOR RENT that's $400.00 a month or more.that will give you the freedom that you want PLUS only be working one good paying full-time job.Suggestions: Maybe a receptionist or file clerk job. This would be perfect for you. OR a sales rep. job. Theres always jobs out there that needs customer service. BUT PLEASE REMEMBER: That any job that doesn't take out taxes.You will need to in April (tax season) Usually April 15th is the cutoff date for taxes-YOU will need to have this done BEFORE April 15. If you need help with this there are tax companies that will help you in that. H & R Block is one place to look into. BUT if you do get a check from the state and federal (2 seperate checks) tuck it away for your savings so that an apartment will be an option for you sooner than later. Best of luck and I hope that I helped.
Also, I can refer you to a great program in college that has a lot of oppurtunities and pay better. It's called US Career Institute and has several diverse careers that maybe of interest for you. These courses takes approx. 4 months to 2 years to finish depending on which one you wish to choose. They do not place you in a job but you will have education. I am currently enrolled and it's great. The website to go to is: www.uscareerinstitute.com Good luck and I hope everything works out..But again, "having fun" is something that WILL be a rarity in this case.it may be time for you to think of your priorities and not "fun time" all the time. It takes a lot of hard work and experience to make good money-no one wants to hire someone who just wants to party and slack. Be careful!
mmm stay with mom. I don´t think you can do it. Sorry. But try it if you want.
Hi
First thing to do is to relax, two years is plenty of time. There a lot of places in the city that would help you out in the process. Now I don’t know about Staten Island but I have been working with a few on Manhattan.

First try “The Door”. They are open Monday through Friday. Walk in from 11am to 2pm. 2pm – 8pm by appointment. Call them at 212 941 9090 Ext 3243.

They can with the GED as well as the job search and so forth.

Try talking to Reed. She is one of the case managers as well as a cool person in general.


If they can’t help they will tell you who can.


Remember that you’re not alone. The battle your fighting has been one by many and we are here to land a helping hand,

Good luck.

Adam
I'm so sorry you are going through such a rough moment. But you seem to be a very mature person despite your age and the fact that you have realized the things you did wrong and the things you need to do to make them right is winning half the battle. Now all you need to do is have faith in yourself and think positive. You didn't mention having any children and that's a good thing atleast for now.
You will make it, don't worry. It may be rough at first and you may not be able to rent an apartment on your own in the beginning. You may just have to start off by renting a room instead of paying a full rent by yourself, atleast until you save up some money. You only have to worry about yourself. If you had children it would be more difficult 'cause you would need an apartment to have enough space and you would have to pay babysitting services.But if it's just you, it's easier. That said, take care that you don't have any babies for now.
You will be so busy working to save up money that you will probably be coming home just to sleep anyways. About feeding yourself..You'll be working and making money and have just enough time to grab a bite to eat between jobs and when that happens any little bit of food will fill you up.
Have you considered getting roomates if you get an apartment? You may want to do some research about what areas in Staten Island have cheaper rents or you might just need to consider moving to a cheaper city or state. But if you end up considering that you need to be careful because cities or states that have a cheaper cost of living also have cheap paying jobs even if it's the same thing you were working in NY.
I can't really say don't worry or don't think about it because 2 years fly by. So it is good that you are thinking of it now, just don't beat yourself up about it.Stop and breathe and think things through first before you make any move.
And in the words of Frank Sinatra "If you make it in NY, you could make it Anywhere"
Goodluck!
Living in New York is very tough so I would suggest moving somewhere else. Even if you don't want to be with your mom, you could try moving a little out of state. Since you are a drop-out I would still get a high school diploma even if you don't plan on staying in New York, then try to enroll in a college, get a major o something worthwhile and then work your way up. Even if college is too expensive, community collleges can still get you to a level where you can get really good jobs.To me, living in New York with two jobs and stuggling to live is not my idea of fun. As soon as you get more education, and get a higher level job you can go back to New York, and be more comfortable.
school is starting.find out if the school could help you.babysitting in exchange for a place to live. call section 8 and find out what appartments all ready have it.9 the belmont goes with the appartment not the person]it would be free rent and they would help pay the bills.apply for public assistance for living on your own.your are doing the right thing.good luck girl.
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