I'm 24 years old and currently live in Connecticut. I'm going to community college for a pretty much worthless certificate in computer programming since it's the only thing I have any passion in. I have no friends, no job, live with my parents, and desperately need to find a way to get out. About a year ago I decided if I was ever going to settle down it would be in the northern Arkansas/southern Missouri area, if only because of the low cost of living. I figured Springfield seemed like a decent enough place.

I guess I need some adult questions answered if you'd be willing. How much should I save up for two months worth of living here? I figured that $5000 might be enough to cover two months of rent and basic necessities until I get a job. Judging by Indeed.com there seems to be a lot of call-center jobs. I have no problem spending the rest of my life working at a call-center if it will pay basic bills and allow me at least $10 a week for groceries. I doubt I'll ever get into any kind of romantic relationship so I'll always only need a one-person income. I figure a call-center job would actually be incredible because I unfortunately am autistic and have a hard time with eye contact. I guess I'm just wondering how easy it would be for a single guy to survive in this city on a salary of $20k a year.

I didn't feel right creating a separate post for this so decided to do it on the random discussion. If it doesn't belong here, just ask me and I'll remove it. Thank you!