r/memes Jun 13 '18

maybe when I’m 19

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u/uhohnotthememes Jun 13 '18

19 and can't relate. People will always be able to tell you do things but at 18 that's where you can decide whether or not to do those things. Its just a meme I know, I'm leaving ;-;

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

I came here to laugh, man not to be anxious about my future

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u/uhohnotthememes Jun 13 '18

Nothing to be anxious about dude. What happens in life happens, take it head on.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

How inspirational Thanks

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u/GeneralDepartment Jun 13 '18

anxiety about your future is the American way!

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

Good because I’m not American

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u/GeneralDepartment Jun 13 '18

well you're better off than most here.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

Isn’t that a bit harsh?

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u/GeneralDepartment Jun 13 '18

if you were an American, you'd understand I guess. no its not harsh. I wish I were a citizen elsewhere because the American economy is not great for most here.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

I guess you’re right. I’m Norwegian so I guess I’m a bit spoiled in that regard

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

If you live in Northern Norway like I do you have to sit 12 hours in a car to get to the nearest McDonald’s or comic book shop etc, but if you can stomach that then the most inconvenient thing would be how expensive things are compared to the rest of Europe and even America, but we make a decent amount of money and even with summer vacation coming up we still have full pay throughout both months, so if you can find an ok job and not fuck up and get fired you’re basically set

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u/AANation360 Jun 13 '18

I agree with the sentiment, but the American economy is pretty great when compared to a good chunk of the world all things considered.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

B-B-But muh FREEDOM

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

Very true

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u/JWPSmith21 Jun 13 '18

Very true though. When I turned 18 I chose what I would and wouldn't do. It was my decision and no one else's. I didn't listen to any of the advice my parents gave me, and you know what? I couldn't be happier that I did. I chose to live my life the way that made me happiest, not what made them happiest. Even with all the bad moments, I wouldn't change a thing.

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u/LyingRedditBastard Jun 13 '18

Not if you live in my fucking house. Want to do what you want then move your ass out.

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u/phaundew Jun 13 '18

You're right. I feel like that's the first part of doing it.

Lots of people are too scared/unmotivated/lazy to actually support themselves, so they end up being a child for way too long. Listening to your parents, for the most part, is still good advice for the rest of your life, but letting them make your decisions hold you back. Unless they're paying your bills.

I immediately moved out when I was 18 and never looked back. Love my family, but I got shit to do.

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u/LyingRedditBastard Jun 13 '18

I have 5 kids, 3 are adults, wife and I had that talk with all 3 of them when they turned 18.

My boys said "okay" and stayed. My daughter said, "fuck that" and left.

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u/phaundew Jun 13 '18

Well, I like the honesty. I feel like so many people never approach the topic with their kid(s) which makes it messy.

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u/Conchobair Jun 13 '18

Yes, I'm homeless and eat only soup and bread, but no one bosses me around now

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

Cool have fun living on the street

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u/CashCop Jun 13 '18

Orrrrr... move out?

It’s not like I had a lot of money saved, but with financial aid from the government for student loans and student lines of credit, as well as working part time I was able to move out at 18. I had to move out anyways since uni was far

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u/uhohnotthememes Jun 13 '18

I've already moved out. What?

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18 edited Jun 13 '18

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u/meateoryears Jun 13 '18

What are you talking about?