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DAP Forums > DREAM Act > The Lounge

Wanna make a big move but...!?!?

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#1
11-19-2017, 10:26 PM
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Hello Everyone,
I know we are all anticipating what is going to happen with DACA but I feel like I'm getting anxiety from all this and feeling even more stupid for depending so much on DACA and not making a" PLAN B".

In the past four years since it passed I was able to go to school and accomplish a lot. I have a great job, making good money and I just made a big purchase, a brand new car with no cosigner or help.
Last year I was in a relationship but unfortunately it didn't work because he was moving a little too fast but instead of me thinking positive about the situation because he really loved me, I guess I was being picky...now he's moved on and I feel miserable.

Anyways, i'm trying to better myself, save money but I really want to move into my own place... I know there are a lot of dreamers already on their own and I understand that doing that at this time wouldn't be smart.

My question is do you guys think that we will know by summer of next year?

I just feel so stupid for not taking the opportunity to get married because it would have been genuine love not "marrying for papers". But I didn't want to rush into something...

What do you guys think of this situation and any advice of being on your own?
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11-19-2017, 10:34 PM
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First and most importantly don’t feel stupid for not getting married. You made the right choice by not rushing. I know it may not seem that way now but overall you did. I know a lot of people who rush it just because of the papers and then they later realized that they are stuck in a huge hole they can’t get out of.

Secondly. As far as being on your own now. It wouldn’t hurt, but of course you want to make sure you’re legal future with DACA is set for the future. You don’t want to be stuck. I’d say wait one more month and see how December goes and go from there. The month will fly by fast.
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11-19-2017, 11:21 PM
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Being a 29 year old male I definitely want to be on my own, but with the uncertainty with all this shit going on I'm staying put for now until I know exactly what the future looks like going forward. Not having my own place has definitely killed a few potential relationships I could have had, like really what female wants to go back to a guy's parents/family house after dinner... I'm sure females don't face this dilemma
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11-20-2017, 12:35 AM
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First and most importantly don’t feel stupid for not getting married. You made the right choice by not rushing. I know it may not seem that way now but overall you did. I know a lot of people who rush it just because of the papers and then they later realized that they are stuck in a huge hole they can’t get out of.

Secondly. As far as being on your own now. It wouldn’t hurt, but of course you want to make sure you’re legal future with DACA is set for the future. You don’t want to be stuck. I’d say wait one more month and see how December goes and go from there. The month will fly by fast.
Thank you so much... this made me feel so much better.
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11-20-2017, 12:40 AM
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Being a 29 year old male I definitely want to be on my own, but with the uncertainty with all this shit going on I'm staying put for now until I know exactly what the future looks like going forward. Not having my own place has definitely killed a few potential relationships I could have had, like really what female wants to go back to a guy's parents/family house after dinner... I'm sure females don't face this dilemma
Oh trust me, I just turned 27 and I have gotten shit from guys too about not having my own place. . So you're not alone... but i want to do this not for this reason but to feel more accomplished . It's always been one of my goals since when I was 18...
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11-20-2017, 10:42 AM
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Stay put for a few more months, meanwhile plan on how you're going to celebrate when the DA passes. Don’t worry about what people say or think about you not having a place. I️ get that also but little do they know that I️ own my home and pay every single bill without my single mom having to work at all. Everything will happen at it’s due time and the DA is coming in 2018.
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11-20-2017, 03:30 PM
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Being a 29 year old male I definitely want to be on my own, but with the uncertainty with all this shit going on I'm staying put for now until I know exactly what the future looks like going forward. Not having my own place has definitely killed a few potential relationships I could have had, like really what female wants to go back to a guy's parents/family house after dinner... I'm sure females don't face this dilemma
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Oh trust me, I just turned 27 and I have gotten shit from guys too about not having my own place. . So you're not alone... but i want to do this not for this reason but to feel more accomplished . It's always been one of my goals since when I was 18...
This makes me feel better that others are in the same situation. I'm 27 turning 28 in March and i feel the same way. I have been wanting to be on my own for the past year now and it has definitely taken a toll on me mentally having to keep waiting, going from date to date just to see what happens with DACA.

I also have the issue that I'm the only one in my family able to legally work so I pretty much pay all the bills in the house and my tuition for school. The only thing helping me not feel alone is one of my American friends is also 27 and he's still living with his parents. He actually went to college right after high school but dropped out. Makes me feel a bit better that things don't always pan out the way you plan them.

So for now I'm just staying put, waiting to see what happens in December. I also want to quit my current job of 4 years to gain experience in other fields but with this uncertainty i'm trying to push that back as much as I can :/.
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11-20-2017, 09:19 PM
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First and most importantly don’t feel stupid for not getting married. You made the right choice by not rushing. I know it may not seem that way now but overall you did. I know a lot of people who rush it just because of the papers and then they later realized that they are stuck in a huge hole they can’t get out of.

Secondly. As far as being on your own now. It wouldn’t hurt, but of course you want to make sure you’re legal future with DACA is set for the future. You don’t want to be stuck. I’d say wait one more month and see how December goes and go from there. The month will fly by fast.
Great advice! I would add on that you should start researching back up options just *in case* nothing happens in Dec. It doesn't hurt to prepare for the best and plan for the worst!
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