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That is the worst… I got a mix of that, some things I had to help with growing up (so I learned a few no frills meals, cleaning and to run a washing machine) but the vast majority of adult skills I had to teach myself after leaving home. I’m still learning them and a lot are incomplete even at my current age.
There’s Mom How Do I and Dad How Do I
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCVo2ns_7YaVzFYVX5JgV_uQ
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCNepEAWZH0TBu7dkxIbluDw
I will also answer any particular questions if I can.
Ps. Seriously consider accessing somewhere that does financial counselling, because I got none of that and had to learn about money management from influencers, avoided debt so hard I never built up a good credit score, and never got taught how to manage a super. Also definitely get help learning how to do taxes.
Edit: I also recommend you find the lever to turn the mains water supply off, same for the gas. If either leaks you can just cut the flow. Keep a bill for each handy so the faults number is right there. And locate the electrical switchboard for your house.
And when you get photo id? Update it before it expires. Make sure you have your birth certificate and passport when you move out.
Thank you Melba!!! You should get paid to give practical tips to people. I'm sure people are doing just that.
Because I work casually, how much I get paid each week varies but I tend to put some away automatically into a HISA.
I dunno. There’s definitely stuff I had to teach myself and is highly iffy
And stuff I didn’t cover for reasons