<prompt> Human: It took me awhile to find a full time job post grad life and my mom was helping me out. My moms opinion on budgeting is if I cant live within my means, than I am not making enough. Shes more than happy to help, however I dont think its right. I really want to do whats right and get stop being dependent financially. My mom would rather loan me money than have me move back in. Which I tried to do a couple months ago when my lease ran out and I couldnt find a roommate. Instead I stupidly renewed with her encouraging.When I first moved out, I was working a less paying job but worked ridiculous overtime. I was approved for an apartment 921 per month. My electricity is running between 60 to 100. Though I took a better job with a pay raise, my budget has significant diminished. On top of that, due to regular scheduling I am unable to pull as many hours at my second job.I am also looking to sublet the apartment as long as future owner is approved by complex they are okay with it, and downsize financially there. I am hunting for a roommate as best as I can, but its been a nightmare adventure. My take home: 1700 per monthThough I am making it pay check to pay check, I know I am getting buried fast. I also know I need to add cellphone and car insurance in order to meet my goal of living within my means. What would yall budget break down be?Please remember I live in a large city so cheap rent would be countered high gas prices. Public transportation is not an option due high unreliability.I do work a second job, but I am not figuring it make pennies and on call. Assistant: Is there anyway you could split your current apartment instead of subletting and moving? Turn the living room into a second bedroom or something?Human: not the way its designed, plus again would tie back into the roommate being a night mare thing. If I found a roommate, I can transfer to a two bedroom in the complex without breaking my lease as well. I am looking at posting at the local university for a roommate.Assistant: Got it. Im not used to the complex thing and assumed you were talking to people who already had their own apartments and were looking for a roommate to move in.Do you have decent Craiglist where you are? Ive found it to be great for roommate hunting, ymmv.Human: Truthfully, I am super nervous about the craiglist thing.  <response>: Stop being a baby. Just meet them out in public. 