<prompt> Human: Im starting a new job and my parents want me to keep living at home for at least a year partially because I can help around the house, and partially because theyre both extroverted and I think theyd feel lonely if it was just them and my youngest sister since shes so introverted.I could afford to live on my own and still save a pretty healthy amount like about 10,000 annually including my employer 401k contributions. But, one year of living at home would be about an extra 30,000 to saveinvest plus extra money for travel, fun with friends, etc I would be moving to a fairly expensive area and I do not want to live with a roommate. The commute from home isnt bad, around 30 min if traffic is really bad.So, am I insane to turn that down? My parents are pushing me to stay, so I dont feel guilty about mooching foodcableinternetrent. The thing is, Im in my mid 20s and when Ive lived at home past high school my dating life is much worse cant bring booty calls home, way too weird and I dont like the idea of putting it on hold another year. I miss having a space of my own a lot and I want to get all my stuff out of storage. I love living on my own. I just dont know if I can justify the cost with this option available to me...  <response>: Youre only young once, and to me it seems like this would be one of those I wish I would have... moments for you later in life.What about the I wish I would have... ten years from now when he realizes he could have had an extra 30-60k in the bank by staying at home for a year or two? Gonna be a real kicker when hes looking to scrape together money for a downpayment.You only get free rent and groceries once in your life... once you leave it, youre not getting it again. If its not a burden on his parents which its clearly not since they want him to stay there, then my vote goes towards staying at home for as long as you can.I was in an awfully similar position to you, like right down to a similar salary and commute time. I decided to stay at home. It was hard coming back home after school, and I love being by myself, but its quite literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to save that much money so easily. And piece of advice, dont make your decision based on booty calls. You could get a girlfriend a month from now who is cool with the living situation and gets along with your parents, and you no longer need to worry about how do I bring girls home?. It happened to me. 