<prompt> Human: To make a long story short, I became homeless by choice I got fed up living with my family that wanted me to do things the way they wanted and only that way. Age: 21My current living conditions: I am able to survive just fine Have access to basic stuff except a bed I have places to get free food I have great friends that help support me and I can trust with my life. Asking to stay with them is not an option, I refuse to do it. I have a Chromebook and a pre-paid phone I had to get one for work so I have access to the internet and can be reached. I will be joining a gym for the showers, general place to spend my time so I am not wasting it when I am not working and a place to go if its raining or I need a break The gym allows people to just hang out, they have a special area for it I am a lot more stress free now as a homeless guy then I ever was living with family before. That isnt an issue either, I see this as a challenge that will give me more experience then anything negative.I am getting around 900 a month right now. I have some experience in retail and a years experience in an office working as a tech guy Was only hired for this because I knew somebody in the companySo not the best resume, but its something. Not really sure if I can get a better job then I currently have with this or where I would even start looking for one.My main question is:I can survive without a home with no issues for the most part. Should I continue doing so, try to get a better, more paying job and save up the money I would otherwise pay for rent...Or should I go and rent a room if I can find one, possibly for 500? I actually have no real idea on what the prices would be in Brooklyn, get a place to sleeprestcook and worry about the job later, though this would put me out more then 50 of my current salary a deposit?Assuming I get a room, I would more then likely need to start paying for a metro card I currently have no real use for transportation which would also add 100 a month, taking even more of my very low salary.  <response>: My advice is to get out of New York City. Your minimum wage will get you much further somewhere else. 