At 26 you are free to do what you want without your parents permission. I am very close with my daughter but she pretty much whatever the heck she wanted as soon as she was able to. At 26 most certainly you are under no obligations to live with them or close by them. Sure pay cut is something to consider but sometimes it's for the best.

They can't expect you to live with them and consult over every little thing. Sometimes I read about adult kids in this board how they make sure to consult with their parents over and are afraid to upset them. Gee I never had a luxury of having obedient child! Just go live your life and they will get over it

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