Quote Originally Posted by Rachel
What I am concerned about is that you will be taking on so many adult responsibilities while still in high school.
My family has always been tight on money. I have had a job since I turned 16 and am now 18 (my little brother got a paper route when he was 14, when he turned 15 got a second job, worked both, paid for all his personal needs and went to high school). I have always paid for my pets food, vet bills and my own clothes and such. I also currently pay for the gas in my car, my cell phone bill and any extra things I want to do such as going out with friends etc. The only new added cost if I move out will be rent, maintenance on my car and some personal needs such as shampoo, deodorant, etc. However I will suffer a large pay cut. I can make all my current payments every month and still have $200-300 left over. However I currently make $8.35 an hour, while if I move to PA if I make $6 an hour I will be lucky. That’s really where my concern lays; with such a large cut in my pay will I be able to make ends meet. Currently I am talking to the family I want to move in, messing with my budget and stuff and seeing if it is even financially possible. My largest cost is the dog's food though, which is why I was wondering if switching them would be bad.

Thanks everyone, this certainly will help out a lot. I am concerned with Konnor the most. He has eaten chicken soup since a puppy. He was switched onto Bill Jack and he lost 10 pounds in one month. However, I plan to try different foods (my first food will be Purina) and see how he does. If there are any negative affects I will switch them off of it.

Jen - I never thought about switching them before I leave, thanks for the tip! I do plan to take it very slow though, especially with Konnor.

Ashley