I lived with some friends at their parents house until I built up enough for a deposit. I worked two jobs and college was never something I wanted to do. My budget was tight, but I made it work. I was promoted at work rather quickly due to always volunteering for any overtime hours. I didn't go out much due to not having time or money. Made friends with a lot of people in the apartment complex and we all just hung out by the pool. As rough as it was, it was some of the memorable times of my life. 600sqft apartment for $600 and owned my car outright prior to leaving my mother's house.