<prompt> Human: I really want to move out but Im pretty sure my income couldnt support me . Any tips would be wonderfulAssistant: Not sustainable. Need to make more money first. Sorry, parents can be a pain, but if theyre not abusive just stick it out. Get an associates degree in something practical or into an apprenticeship program if you dont want a college degree. Get a feel for housing in your area and try to figure out what you look for in roommates.Practice budgeting with the goal of saving most of your money. Pretend your parents are roommates, and you need to be a mature, contributing part of the household so they dont kick you out. Be proactive in dealing with household stuff like cleaning. This helps a surprising amount - as you show responsibility and maturity parents will relax. Human: Im a senior in high school and work 45 hours a week. Im barely in the house. They can see that Im mature but its just that all my checks go to my mom. Shell guilt trip me and Ill give In  <response>: OK, we need to take a step back on this advice then. YOUR OWN BANK ACCOUNT. YOU NEED IT. Dont give your checks to your mom. Your mom is not working for those checks. You are. They are yours. The money is yours. No one else should have it without your explicit consent. Protect yourself by protecting your money. If you really do need to chip in on household expenses - it happens, Ive had to do it - then you should deposit your paychecks into an account you control, and have a talk with your mom about the bills and how much you should pay. People who guilt trip you into giving them money should never, ever be given money. You might need to compromise on this to have a place to live, but I would start looking for another job ASAP, make sure it does direct deposit, and set up a bank account that your mother does not have access to. If youre 18 she has no right to access your money, so dont let her fool you into putting her on the account.Parents taking high schoolers wages is a huge warning flag. Take care of yourself, and yeah, do move out soon and safely. I know this is opposite from what I said earlier - I was giving advice based on the idea that you were just young, whereas what it seems is really happening is that you are young and also have a home situation that is not great. It sounds like your mother is likely abusive or otherwise a problem - for one thing, shes paying you less than minimum wage. And then taking all of your money. She could well not have your best interests at heart and you need to start figuring out how to separate yourself from her safely.Just to reiterate - never, ever, give someone else your bank account info or paychecks. Dont. It means they are taking advantage of you. If they werent taking advantage, they would be fine with you being independent and controlling your own money. The only exception is if you have proven yourself incapable in some way, like doing drugs or having a serious health condition that leads to bad decisions.Also, keep an eye out for her opening credit cards and accounts in your name - there are a surprising number of parents who do this and it screws up the kids credit history immeasurably. Not saying your mom has done this, but I wouldnt be surprised if she has. You can check your credit report for free every year. TL;DRGet a different job that pays minimum wage. Save money in a bank account your mother does not have access to. Use direct deposit to keep her from ever seeing your paychecks. Go away to college and never, ever give your mom your financial information again. 