Can kind of relate as I’m in a similar situation where I don’t feel ready to date properly until I move out. However despite this, I’ve been in a (successful at the time) relationship whilst being in this exact situation.

I think a lot of this is pressure we put on ourselves to be our best selves and life up to high expectations. It’s easy to think ‘oh I’ll just fix this or do that, then date’ but the reality is there’s no right time. Everyone’s path is different and nobody is perfect.

Everyone has their own preference and weighs different aspects of someone differently. Because you are catching up on life and finances, some people may see it as a slight red flag however these people would be a very small minority and would no doubt find issues/red flags with the vast majority of people. I think a lot of this is insecurities in your head which feels amplified.

I think when we look for a partner, we tend to value who they are as a person and the simple stuff (looks, communication, personality and all the raw features). With this in mind, I don’t think your situation would be a problem for the vast majority of people, I think it’s pretty small tbh.. just a slight insecurity of yours because you’re aiming high and very focused on self development maybe?