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Aibu to want dd to move out?

121 replies

PeppasNanna · 10/07/2016 12:02

Dd is 25. After Uni she came home. So 3 years ago. Not for good but so she could get herself organised & move on

Shes a qualified engineer. Earns very good money. She talks about moving out but hasn't.

Our home life has totally changed since she initially went to uni. I need her to move out. I have 2 boys with SN sharing a room who wake & disturb each other constantly. She works shifts so a nightmare keeping the younger dc quiet.

Personally, I would move due to the noise but shes just booked another holiday...

When I asked her what her plans are with regards to moving out, she got really annoyed with me.

AIBU? She 25 earns over £40k a year. 4 holidays this year. Brand new car. But wint sort her own place.Confused

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pictish · 10/07/2016 12:26

Ok well...it's time for her to become an adult. Her guilt tripping is out of order. I would be very cross with her about that if I were you.

1frenchfoodie · 10/07/2016 12:26

YANBU. I earn sub £30k and managed to save a deposit in London while flat sharing. I didn't go on foreign holidays or spend a lot on clothes ec nit it sounds as though she thinks she can have her cake and eat it.

BrickInTheWall · 10/07/2016 12:27

You need to make it more attractive for her to move out. Im assuming from your last post that you are not charging her board? That needs to change straight away!

BitterAndOnlySlightlyTwisted · 10/07/2016 12:28

Well, of course she got arsey with you. Some of those four holidays a year will probably have to go if she moves out. In my experience, the only people who can afford brand-new cars at her age are those who are still living at home.

She's being rather selfish as she can easily afford to live independently.

Give her a reasonable deadline and mean it.

CaptainMarvelDanvers · 10/07/2016 12:28

Does she pay any rent? Not that it matters, she's on 40k a year, she can bloody afford to move out.

Do you benefit at all from this arrangement? It seems she is the only one benefiting.

happypoobum · 10/07/2016 12:29

She's taking the piss.

x2boys · 10/07/2016 12:29

Tell her to go my parent s did after me and dsis moved back after uni i was a nurse dsis teacher this was after a yr oe so back home rhey made it clear we would always have a place if we needed it but we needed to be independent.

Nanny0gg · 10/07/2016 12:30

I hope you're charging her a fair share of the household expenses.

I also hope she does her own cooking, cleaning etc.

And stop keeping the other DC quiet if you don't need to.

She needs to go.

PeppasNanna · 10/07/2016 12:30

I never charged her rent as she was meant to be getting "organised".

I feel shes taken advantage of the situation. She contributes nothing to the household. Actually its not even about money, she could help in lots of different ways but doesn't. Shes spoilt.

I actually feel i did a shit job as a parent when I consider how selfish she is.

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footballmum · 10/07/2016 12:30

I think you need to stop asking and start telling!! Oh and if she starts guilt tripping tell her that if she had any sense of decency and respect for you and her DBs she would be able to see that she is making life difficult for all of you. Time for some tough love!

BlunderWomansCat · 10/07/2016 12:31

40k a year yadnbu. Don't let her guilt trip you.

TheRealPosieParker · 10/07/2016 12:32

How much rent does she pay you?

Clearly not enough to inspire her to move out!

I think I'd start insisting that she pays you a fair renting price and that she saves the rest.

TheDuchyOfGrandFenwick · 10/07/2016 12:32

Start charging her £1000 per month,...bet that'll make her shift her ass.

PeppasNanna · 10/07/2016 12:32

No she never helps with cleaning etc. Cleans up after herself so she considers that shes 'done her bit'.

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TheRealPosieParker · 10/07/2016 12:33

Gosh....

So rent at £500 a month

Or tell her she pay £300 if she puts £300 in a savings account.

footballmum · 10/07/2016 12:34

Cross posted with you. She doesn't even pay rent?! I don't think you've done a shit job but you do need to take some responsibility for the situation you find yourself in. She's spoilt because you have spoilt her. If you want to turn things around and do what's best for her, send her off on her way to start looking out for herself. She'll thank you in the long run.

NapQueen · 10/07/2016 12:34

She is totally taking the piss. I paid 20% of my wage once out of education to my parents.

Please tell me you don't do any of her chores..?.

PeppasNanna · 10/07/2016 12:35

PosieParker sorry I don't understand your post.

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PotteringAlong · 10/07/2016 12:35

Bloody hell, start charging her! She can pay you or she can pay someone else.

FlowerOfTheWest · 10/07/2016 12:36

On her salary, she could still save towards a deposit while renting a flat. She might need to cut down on the holidays though. Could you maybe sit down with her and help her work out a budget? If she's never had to think about stuff like that before it can be daunting but if she realises she can move out, save for a deposit and still go on (cheap!) holidays maybe that will help. I earn less than her, live alone and manage fine to do all that. I do agree with giving her a deadline though.

Shizzlestix · 10/07/2016 12:36

Charge rent.
Do nothing for her.
Let the DS run riot.
Move one of them into her room when she's out one day.
Give her a deadline.

You are likely to upset her whatever you do, so point out how the boys are suffering and how four hols a year is ridiculous if she claims to be saving for a deposit. Unless you live somewhere extortionate, £10 grand is enough for a deposit.

PeppasNanna · 10/07/2016 12:36

Shes doesn't have any chores NapQueen

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BlunderWomansCat · 10/07/2016 12:37

Definitely start charging her rent, the equivalent of what a room in a shared house would be in your area. No more freebies. My eldest dc's paid rent as soon as they were in paid employment.

PNGirl · 10/07/2016 12:37

She will still be there in 5 years. You need to be a parent and tell her how it's going to be - rent and chores or move out.

PeppasNanna · 10/07/2016 12:37

Shizzlestix Grin

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