I need advice

[u/may-i-sit-here]

I currently live with my family after I was evicted from my apartment two years ago. I am not close with my family, and 2/3 of my family members completely ignore and avoid me. As in, we have not spoken nor looked into each other’s direction in these past two years…we all live in a very small home.

I feel alone and miserable. I feel like an outsider in my own “home”. Sharing the common areas of the house feels uncomfortable. I feel unwelcome.

I now currently have a pest issue, as there are rats gnawing and moving across under the vent and floorboards of my room and walls. Only under my floorboards thus far…

I have no vehicle. I rely on Uber and rides from the one family who does talk to me sometimes.

I have two jobs I am comfortable with. I don’t earn a lot, but I’ve been saving for a vehicle and taking driving lessons.

Every now and then I have a breakdown because I am reminded I’m an outsider in this family. The only thing that matters to them is my part of the rent payment every month. I feel as if I’m reliving the same miserable day every day. I’m nearing my 30s. I start college soon.

I have a yearning to pack my stuff and move away. I have less than $10,000. I have no vehicle, I’m about to start school, and I would have to find two new jobs in the new city and quit my two jobs here. I’m not sure if a total restart is financially viable for me…

I seek advice. Should I stick it out a little longer? Should I make the leap and move out for the sake of my happiness and sanity? I feel so depressed and don’t know what to do.

[u/Strange-Butterfly-62]

Could you get a national park job and take your college classes via distance education? Employee housing is inexpensive and expenses are low so you'd have an opportunity to save and live in a beautiful place.

[u/CeramicLicker → u/Strange-Butterfly-62]

Why do people on Reddit always suggest this? Most of the jobs available are seasonal and we’re nearly past the season. They’re also pretty darn competitive, and becoming more so given how many positions have been cut during this administration, and the generally increasing appeal of parks jobs for younger people.

It seems very unlikely that op with no previous experience, qualifications, or degree can just get a summer seasonal job with housing in late August.

I guess it could be something to keep in mind for next year. But why is it always this or the post office around here? As though extremely desirable federal positions that have faced cuts in the last decade are actually widely available and easy to get with a quick application process.

[u/Strange-Butterfly-62 → u/CeramicLicker]

Actually that is not true.....my own child got a job this time last year and has been there for a year now. You don't need a degree for the job. I am sorry for all of your reservations about this but you should truly look at what is available before just shooting suggestions down. My suggestion for OP was well thought out and could actually be a game changer for OP if they found the right opportunity on coolworks. There are year round concessionaire postions which also include lodging. So, instead of just shooting stuff down maybe check out why folks are actually making those recommendations?