Would you suggest it is time for me to be independent?

We are programmed with survival instinct; if your full time job covers your rent and costs then you will last a long time. At least you know that your parents are always there to help if you need to go back. I am 23 and I still live with my mother; it is difficult but I grin and bare it until I find a higher paying job so that I can afford to move out.

Hope this helps.

~Mr Rochey~

Unless you have extremely good money management skills, you are going to be in trouble when it comes time to pay Feb's rent.

Good luck

If your relying on rental assistance, you are far from "independent".

WHY!!!!! are you getting rental assistance? Honest to god??

You will be fine! Watch your money closely. Learn to budget to have your money last from paycheck to paycheck.

Not very far,without savings.