<prompt> Human: Hi guys, Im a little worried about starting my life. I am not going to college for right now because I have no idea what I want to do as a career. Im not getting kicked out of my house by any means, I just need to live by myself. I have been working a restraunt job for 2 years now. I make 9.25 an hour working 32-38 a week. I have 3200 in savings and 1000 in my checking. I have another 500 of engine parts I need to buy in the next month, that is why I have so much in my checking. Ive read a couple stories in this sub about people in similar situations as me, but much worse. Parents arent giving me advice worth a damn so I need someone to help me. Can I live with 9.25hr for now? I live in a state with lower cost of living.  <response>: You should consider just renting a room with others your age, or a little older, on a month to month basis or a short term lease of a few months. This will give you time to see what living on your own costs and if the cost is worth the independance. Talk this plan over with your parents and see what they say. am not going to college for right now because I have no idea what I want to do as a career.This is your biggest problem. You need to figure out a well paying job that youll be able to live with, if not enjoy, and which has good employment opportunities in the area where you want to live. This might not be college. It could be a job with a training program, and apprenticeship in the trades through a trade union think electrician, carpentry, etc or one of the career certificate programs at a nearby community college. Look through the community college catalogs or web sites for some ideas about their career programs which have a goal of preparing you for a job rather than their associates degree programs which are generally just for a later transfer to a four year university. If you have mechanical inclinations you mentioned buying car parts then you might look into training for an auto mechanic through a community college or other program. Try going to a local car dealer and see if you can talk to the service manager or a mechanic there for advice on howwhere to get training that would qualify you for such a job. You might also consider a job at a company where you might be able to move up with opportunities a little better than the restaurant industry. Take a look at indeed.com and search for entry level positions in your area which only require a high school diploma. It might be worth a small pay cut to minimum wage if it gets you into a company that has training or better future opportunities. 