conversation: User (bitchassmanbro): "I am 18 and finishing up my senior year in high school. I make roughly about $10,000 a year at my job. I still live with my parents and need out because I have virtually no freedom when it comes to them. I live in north eastern Ohio. I have a truck that I pay about $150/ month with insurance. I'm on my parents phone plan but I'm thinking of getting my own plan. Do you think I could make it on my own?"
  Self: "I think you would struggle tremendously.  Add up rent, utilities, car insurance, gas, health insurance, food etc.  even assuming 10k is your take home pay, you only have a little over 800 per month.  Add in other spending...toiletries, stuff for your apartment, haircut and I think you might find it tough. Plus...what if your truck breaks down or other type of potential big ticket spending.  Maybe you could get a second job and then it would be more feasible?  If not, stay home for a bit and save all you can!"
  