Home Redux
After reading the following comment on Home made by Casey I thought a proper reply was in place …
Sorry but how did you think all those other students stepped into the ‘real world’ ?None of them moved back home before graduating from college. They had their ’stufi’ and worked after classes and still managed to get their own place once they graduated and got a job. I have been amazed of all the stuff you buy and get from your parents for the past year now and I’m not surprised that you haven’t got any savings to make the transition from student to having a fulltime job.
You probably hate me for saying this and might even remove this comment but it just amazes me that every other student seems to be able to do it but you. Then again, you said it yourself, you are spoiled and it is clear from every post on this blog. A student works hard for their money, isn’t able to buy much and tries to save a little on the side. You didn’t get a job till recently and seem to spend all the money you earn on another playstation, laptop, clothing etc.
Just get your priorities straight and no need to move back home at all. Perhaps ask your parents to pay your rent instead of giving you more multimedia stuff too
Rrrrr-ight - so here we go 
First of all there is no need to worry - I’m not bankrupt or anything *lol* And if I would continue to live on my own I would be able to make it too. Getting an appartment after graduating and such. I still have 2 more years to get ready for that. But there is more on earth that just getting by, work and being able to pay all your bills - like I am able to do now. I don’t feel the need to explain my whole masterplan - but my ambition is to create an even bigger financial buffer than I have now Which means even more possibilities in the future. Travelling around the world, seeing places and experience different cultures and yes - buying more gadget stuff I won’t go into things like difficulties for starters to buy a (very nice) appartment or how the economical situation will be when my generation is ready to retire. Maybe that’s a bit TOO FAR for some readers at the moment…
In the end I’m just a normal person too - working hard for the stuff I get my hands on. I can’t help my parents like to spoil me. I often ask why they are so easy with giving gifts. They always reply because I’m their daughter and they love to spoil their kids 
I understand there are students who are working hard, doing their best to get by and save up some money. If me moving back home makes me an even more spoiled/rich person … so be it. There are more ways to Rome I always say. I’m doing it the easy way, some do it the ‘traditional’ (Casey’s ?) way. Please do not be a hater of people who seem to be blessed in many ways 
they are counting their blessings too and are thankful everyday - I know I am ~
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Posted by Nicola on February 27, 2008
I think everyone needs to make this kind of decisions on their own. It’s not like there is one way and no other. It’s not like you are no longer allowed to rely on your parents after you turned 20. If your parents were ok with you coming back, I don’t see a problem with that and if they want to give you gifts that’s totally fine, too. I mean I don’t know you very well, but I doubt you are the kind of person who just leeches off of their parents.
To say “A student works hard for their money, isn’t able to buy much and tries to save a little on the side” is a really strong generalization. Not everyone is like that and not everyone has to be like that. I’m pretty sure most of the students who have to live that way would be very happy with being spoilt, if they had the chance they would most likely take an easier way, too. I really don’t see what’s wrong with that, but I’m really spoilt so I probably just don’t understand.
Ah~ sorry for the long comment ^^; but yeah, I don’t know, just do it your way.
Posted by Sarah on February 27, 2008
I know what you mean - most of my things are provided for me by my mother, and you know, I’m proud of that - it means she has worked hard to get far enough in her job to be able to provide for her children. A lot of women dream to do this when they become mothers. I appreciate everything she does for me, so I hardly think it’s a bad thing to be spoiled - so long as, like you said, you “count your blessings.” Some people have it tough. Others don’t. That’s life - everyone has their own problems and if they aren’t financial, it can be guaranteed they’re stressing out over something else.
Yeah, I’m spoiled, but who cares? As long as you are grateful for what you have there is no reason why there is no right for you to have it.
Posted by casey on February 27, 2008
Well I’m pleasantly surprised that you do respond to my comment
Just wanted to let you know that I never meant to ‘attack’ you with my comment.
I have been surprised though of all the stuff that you have bought and have gotten from your parents since I started reading your blog.
It is mainly that people tend to just say nice things and agree with bloggers instead of voicing a different opinion.
Like I said I have been amazed by your posts before and I guess this one made me actually post a comment. Sincerely just to show that there are other ways to look at things.
If you feel good about moving back home, please do so that indeed you can buffer up instead of getting a loan from the IB-group.
I love my parents but living with them again would be a bridge too far, so bless you and your parents that you have such a lovely relationship.
Posted by Destiny on February 28, 2008
Ahhh… this is what we call life ey??
I agree… each decision is one’s own, and each own’s decision has a consequence and a new opportunity. As long as you realize it now, and do something about it, of course you’re going to succeed.
Learning to take constructive critism along the way will only make you grow stronger, higher, and better. Take care of yourself!
Posted by Angela on February 29, 2008
There’s nothing wrong with living at home for awhile anyways. Whoever that person is, they seem to be a bit bitter about their own issues and what not. Not everyone is born with privilege. Some have to work harder than others.. that’s just the way life is.
Posted by Amber on February 29, 2008
There’s nothing wrong with living at home.
A lot of people live at home after college until they get married or find a roommate elsewhere.
Posted by Yuni on February 29, 2008
I don’t see anything wrong with parents giving their children presents. After all, family and love? Maybe some families don’t want to pile their kids with lots of gifts, but every family is different, and anyway, it comes down to an expression of affection. It’s a mutual exchange! Children do much for their parents too.
Posted by Cari on March 1, 2008
Different families do things different ways, and I’m sure you’re not the only one whose family loves to their kids!
We can’t expect all people to have the same upbringing, some people just don’t have the money for stuff, while others due. And that’s life, but we can all be grateful for what we have.
Take Care!
Posted by Iva on March 5, 2008
I wouldn’t say that it’s called blessed, I would say that it’s called lucky. I have nothing against it, as long as a person who has it easy doesn’t lament about some stupid little thing, while some of us literally had to stop studies until they earn money to continue…
…I don’t think you lamented, from what I read here, so I’m A-OK with this.
However, if parents don’t give everything to their children, it doesn’t mean the children are not loved. Some children don’t want their parents to give up on everything for them, for example. It just depends.
Posted by Kimberly on March 7, 2008
Some people are better off than others and it’s not their fault. I don’t see the problem in staying at home for awhile and it looks like you do appreciate the good life you have.
Posted by Kelly on March 11, 2008
There isn’t anything wrong with living at home for a while. After college, it would probably take me a while to adjust, too. And I wouldn’t want to just “get by” and struggle, I’d want to live under a roof for free for a while so that I can earn some cash and then be able to be on my own for real. Your parents are there for a reason: to help you.
Posted by kimba on March 12, 2008
wow… i wish i had a lot of money to spend on clothes and videos, i am so broke!
Posted by Deanna on March 14, 2008
I totally see where Casey is coming from and I disagree that s/he sounds bitter about their own life/issues. The majority of the college students I know work hard for their money and pay off for things they have. And there are some, like you that get a little more help from their parents than others. It’s just that there are some other people, unlike you, that have no actual financial plans whatsoever. These are the people that are truly spoiled because they complain about all that they have (loads of stuff and opportunities) and then the little insignificant things but do nothing to help pay for their own bills. There is nothing wrong with going back home to live because you can then save up your money while you’re working and then move out when you’re ready to. After all, you’re going to need a nice place to put all your nice stuff no? My parents expect me to I suppose, but I can’t imagine not living on my own for now.
Posted by Angelica on March 16, 2008
I think buffering up to be able to travel the world and experience different cultures sounds like a great plan. If that means you have to live with your parents for a couple of years then I think it’s worth it. There’s really nothing wrong with living with your parents. I did until I was 23 and I don’t regret that. I had a lot more money for traveleing and other fun stuff when I did. Now I can’t afford anything.