I came up with a new thought...

I need to make *my own* transition as smoothly as possible...new FT classes, new FT job, and moving out all at once? That's a bit much for anybody to do, not that I *can't* do it, but I gotta take care of myself while I'm planning all of this.

School? I've done it for a year and a half, no big surprises there, and I am confident that I can juggle school *and* keep my grades up *and* go to work.

But for FT job and moving, I need to make sure my job is set in stone before I jump into moving out. I'm hoping to have the caregiving position offered to me. It'll be for one client that seems well-suited for me, approximately three 12 hour shifts. If things go well, they will find me other clients as well down the road.

But it is foolish to jump into a position and then consequently move out. What if this job doesn't work out in three months and I have no way to pay rent?

My thoughts are to give this job a chance until spring semester before deciding on moving out.

It would also be really crummy to move out during the middle of winter in extreme storms. It would be better to lug out furniture and boxes in better weather. So it does sound reasonable to wait three months until spring break.

And during those few months I can save every penny I can and have a bigger nest egg to move out with. I'm not at the financial goal I'd like to be at to move. I'm not bare bones, but I'd like to move out with enough money for emergencies, vet bills, savings, etc.

These are just a few thoughts I had when I was speaking with a close friend (Thank you Lizard Lady for your suggestion--I immediately called my close friend and she really helped me!)