What would you do in this situation?

[tammybear]

I am currently renting, living with just my dd. I basically just live off my benefits. Ive only just managed to sort out my money problems, and have finally got myself out of debt. I love my house, and I love having my independance and it just being me and my daughter. I also get my own privacy when my dp stays over He wants to move in with me when he's finished his degree, which is not for another 2 years.

However, my sister may be moving out of my mum's house, and Im wondering whether to move back in. If I did, I would be able to get a part time job and be able to save money for the future. Plus if I needed a baby sitter my mums just there.

So I was wondering what other people would do in this situation? Ive got months to decide because my contract doesn't run out til September. I would just like other people's opinions.

i live with just my ds and love it! i personally couldnt give up my independance and move back in with my parents but my sister and her bf have just moved back in with them and it seems to be going ok.(they are saving to buy a house).

do you get on well with your mum? would you be able to cope with living together?
my mum trys to take over with my son which from a safe distance of 80miles i can cope with:0 but i do need my space.

if you do get on then its probably a good way to save money.

was supposed to be a doh!

We do get on, and she tends to feel a bit lonely, but like you I dont really want to give up my independance. But Im thinking money wise, which is a problem, as I would like to be able to save up to buy a house if I do end up living with dp, and I cant see me saving much whilst paying bills and stuff. Im in two minds of what to do.

If you get on with your mum I would move back in. The longer you are out of the workforce the harder it will be to get back in. I think it will be important to your dd as well as yourself to be as financially secure as you can be. You can always set a time limit on how long for. Make sure you set yourself a budget and save for when you want to move out again.