Posted 18 August 2009 - 06:41 AM
I'm thinking about it.
My friend/classmate and I are working at the same place. I worked at this place since last September, pretty much after I graduated, and my friend got laid off his job back in December and had odd-jobs until March. I set him up with a job at my place, and I think we're at similar pay.
Anyways, I ended up moving into a tiny apartment in a prestigious neighborhood of Boston, while my friend (let me remind you: he graduated with me, he was not working for a couple of months, and he is only now working with me) lived way outside of Boston since December with his fiance's parents. Guess what.. I'm barely any closer to saving up the down-payment for a house, while my friend just TODAY (I found out five minutes ago) is closing in on a house. FML
Of course, it was a decision I made for paying a high rent, especially in a small apartment, so I definitely cast the blame upon myself for it. Next year I'll be heading off to graduate school, and I'm moving into my girls parents' house. The only problem with that is not saving much money for a downpayment. Then again.. if I want to get graduate school out of the way in 2 school years, that's what I need to do.