I need an answer from those in the US

[TrixieFox]

Perhaps you can try to find a job or something online? At least part time so that when the time comes to get out you got some money to provide for yourself?

I don't have a bank account or paypal to put the money in

 

[RamblingRenegade]

I know you make digital music but getting funds without a bank account or PayPal etc at 17 is going to be hard

 

[Deleted member 162523]

Take a step back and re-think your options, otherwise this could end with a post to do with a runaway's body being found on the side of the road. Perhaps if you're being mistreated go down to your local police station as ask for options? Additionally, you're almost eighteen, perhaps if you can bare it for a little longer, it may be worth waiting until then?

 

[TrixieFox]

Take a step back and re-think your options, otherwise this could end with a post to do with a runaway's body being found on the side of the road. Perhaps if you are being mistreated go down to your local police station as ask for options?

I don't plan on running away rn... but Im not being a punching bag... physically or mentally however police aint a option rn

 

[Baron Tredegar]

I don't have a bank account or paypal to put the money in

Maybe you can make a secret paypal account?

 

[TrixieFox]

Maybe you can make a secret paypal account?

you have to have a SSN... I've tried... the only way to do that is to find someone to make me a child account under theirs but I don't have anyone to do that

 

[Fallowfox]

Even teenagers should have bank accounts. You should set one up in order to practice building savings and then getting a credit history.

 

[Raever]

As someone who's lived on their own since the age of eighteen, unless your household is extremely dangerous to live in, I'd take advantage of the free food and no rent until your affairs are more in order (job, car, etc) and then move out when you can fully support yourself without issue. Being on the street as a fresh adult is probably the worst-case scenario, and it can take years to climb to a sense of stability. Especially in the US where they don't give a fuck about you.

 

[TrixieFox]

As someone who's lived on their own since the age of eighteen, unless your household is extremely dangerous to live in, I'd take advantage of the free food and no rent until your affairs are more in order (job, car, etc) and then move out when you can fully support yourself without issue. Being on the street as a fresh adult is probably the worst-case scenario, and it can take years to climb to a sense of stability. Especially in the US where they don't give a fuck about you.

Well they won't let me get a job... said I have to move out before I can learn to drive... and are kicking me out at 18

 

[TyraWadman]

Well they won't let me get a job... said I have to move out before I can learn to drive... and are kicking me out at 18

Prep for when you turn 18/finish getting your GED.

YMCA's usually run free programs for youth that PAY them to attend job workshops and it lasts a few months. Research your financial assistance and housing programs (especially if they have separate programs for youth). Hopefully things will turn around and it won't have to be that hard- but just in case.

 

[TrixieFox]

Prep for when you turn 18/finish getting your GED.

YMCA's usually run free programs for youth that PAY them to attend job workshops and it lasts a few months. Research your financial assistance and housing programs (especially if they have separate programs for youth). Hopefully things will turn around and it won't have to be that hard- but just in case.

GED? Im going to a community college in either Nothern America or Canada cuz Im kinda done with where Im from... they bitch about Cali's but act worse

 

[TyraWadman]

GED? Im going to a community college in either Nothern America or Canada cuz Im kinda done with where Im from... they bitch about Cali's but act worse

General education- basically finish high school if you can, I'm not sure when your birthday lands or when school is out in the USA.

 

[TrixieFox]

General education- basically finish high school if you can, I'm not sure when your birthday lands or when school is out in the USA.

it ends in May when I graduate but I don't turn 18 until Oct

 

[Raever]

Well they won't let me get a job... said I have to move out before I can learn to drive... and are kicking me out at 18

Any chance a friend's parents can give you shelter for a few months while you get on your feet?
They might even let you pay rent for a room if you get a job, and help you get ahold of an ID and SSN, and later on set up a bank account.

 

[TrixieFox]

Any chance a friend's parents can give you shelter for a few months while you get on your feet?
They might even let you pay rent for a room if you get a job, and help you get ahold of an ID and SSN, and later on set up a bank account.

Maybe... I have 1 friend curretnly

 

[Raever]

Maybe... I have 1 friend curretnly

If you're in a bad spot, never be afraid to ask someone you trust for help. You'd be surprised by the human kindness that exists out there. Granted, if you are on your own and a stranger offers help, don't be an idiot and hop into their car. But if you've got a friend you've known for a while who might have the space for you to catch your breath and plan things out...it can be a life saver!