Is it bad to still live with your parents at the age of 27?

Today I got a big wake up call. I was at Church this morning and was eating breakfast. One kid who has just started to come asked me how old I was. I told her I was 27. She thought I was 18. Another girl jumped in the conversation and said ” yeah he is 27 and still lives with his parents, that is sad”. In a way there is a lot of truth to what she said. However at her age there are things she does not understand.

There are a lot of adults that have jobs and still have to live with their parents. The economy is not that great at the moment. I work a job that does not pay too well, but I work really hard. Sometimes people assume if you live your parents you are just lazy and unproductive. As for me I started working very late. I wish I would of started when I was fresh out of high school. Most likely will have a lot more saved up.

My Dad asked me for around $600 this morning, I only have about $200 in my account at the moment. He thinks I have a lot more saved. I wish I had more to give him. I have brothers and sisters who are older. They still live with us, however they fail to help my parents out with money. They also have much better jobs than me.

I am figuring out where I can save money and looking for a better one that pays more. Its not easy, but I am trying. From the outside looking in people may assume things they don’t understand.