However, a few weeks later, my mom told me that my sisters were spending their last semester away at school. We can't afford it anymore. I was so glad I would be leaving, because no matter how much I love my family, I know that with the way my mom has been acting and my sisters strong personalities would eventually lead to an uproar. I later called one of my sisters to see if she wanted to talk about it, and she told me that our mother had mentioned that she might not let me move out, because I paid for much of my tuition and now that money would be going to my rent (not to mention that I would be taking away a car when I go). For the first time in over a year, I cried. I never told mom and dad what she told me.
Just yesterday both my parents came up to me and handed me the newspaper showing different car deals and recommended a deal for a new car at about 180 a month. I would never be able to make rent as well as a car payment (no matter how cheap it is), and they know this. They have a point in the fact that my 1991 toyota won't live much longer in Michigan winters, but I am at a complete loss. I wish they would have come out with the truth, but that isn't the point. Should I buckle down and buy the car for my family's financial security? Or Should I move into an apartment and save my mentality?
Or possibly neither?
About the car thing: my family has 3 cars. My older sister has another (which makes 4) I use the oldest and most likely to break down one (which is fine, I don't mind). If I leave they will either take the car they gave to me and give to my other sister, or let me keep it. I think They will let me keep it and try to make due with what they have, but like I said, it's not a very reliable car.
loopy: buying the car would be accpeting my parent's excuse for me to stay. (it's not really about the car) Alos, there ARE no better jobs availible. As soon as I graduate I'm gunna have to go out of state to be hired. Michigan is dieing.