Okay, so you've passed your thesis, went through your defense, graduated, and got a degree. If you're thinking that your problems are over, how very wrong you are. Actually, your problems are just starting. No matter how many times your daddy says that you are still his princess, he expects you to
move out. Nobody wants to go feeding a useless mouth. Any person who's half decent will want to relieve their parents of the burden of feeding, clothing, and housing them. It's your turn to do them a good deed, and moving out is a good start.
I'm not asking you pack your bags soon after graduation. Even I took some bum time. Take a month or two but use these to send out resumes and scouting for an apartment. You don't have to move across country; just have your own apartment and pay your own rent. Of course, it also goes without saying that you have to feed yourself and pay your own bills. So be sure that you have a job to turn on too before proudly walking out of the door. If you don't look like a loser, turning about and wailing to your mommy will sure make you look like one.
Everybody has a rough start; nobody started out with a million in her pocket and a mansion to boot (um, well, unless you're a
hotel chain heiress). Make your apartment or studio (whatever you can rent, not what your parents can rent for you) your place and your shelter. Manage and earn your own money. I do borrow from my parents sometimes, but I make it a point to pay them back. If you like people to treat you as an educated and independent person, you can't do it by whining. Stop hiding behind your mommy and move out. You'll gain your parents respect and boost your self-worth.
