How do you move out of the house?

I am considering only doing one year of college, and going on to full time work later this year. My career aspirations are to be a police officer, but for a start you have to be 18, and secondly they very rarely hire people with no previous experience (either as a PSCO or special constable).
So what i was thinking of doing, is to try and become a PCSO this year. The requirement age is 17+, but you cannot start shift work untill 18. If this means that i will only be able to do a part time week, then so be it till im 18 and i can try and keep my current job as well (if thats allowed).

So my main question here is - how do you move out of the house?
I want to have independance as soon as possible, but this obviously doesnt mean that ill have my own house as soon as i start working full time. I am prepared to pay my share to live at home with my parents when i work full time.
Do people start a fair bit of saving before even considering a mortgage?

Any advice on this would be appreciated.

A big deposit is usually expected. 100% mortgages don't seem to be offered any more. Plus money in the bank is always a good idea in case of reparis, boiler breaking etc etc.
Why not rent/house share for a bit? That way you get independace but a) you are not alone and 2) its cheaper!

You're in no position to buy. Look for a shared let on gumtree.com (the one local to your area) or easyroommate.com . In Essex you could probably get a half decent share for £300/month + around £75 for bills + c.tax.

If I were you I'd live at home until you know you are more secure. You've got your whole life to live independently, so don't rush in to it. Save the cash up for a few months until you can move out comfortably, or find some friends to share a house with.

Don't until they change the locks.

you'll never have any money again, ever.

M - you do not want a mortgage!!! What if you want to go travelling... well you can't, unless you have private means. If I were you I'd stick with your folks, as long as it isn't unbearable that is. And if it is, then find a houseshare which you can leave at short notice.

stay at home as long as you can and save like hell-if you get into the police its gonna be alot easier for you if your still at home-as for applying your age shouldn't come into it-its your attitude that will either get you accepted or rebuffed for training-aslong as your mature for your age and can display this it should not hold you back.

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Stay at home and save like a b*stard and even then you wont have enough money. Its the most expensive thing I've ever done, but also the most worthwhile.

Getting into the police is hard too. I've failed 3 times!!

59%, 53% & 57%

the pass score is 60%.

It seems they want customer relations type people now and the interview is really wierd. Looks like i'm stuck with teaching now. Least the holidays are good!

Originally Posted by Jackie_Black

Getting into the police is hard too. I've failed 3 times!!

59%, 53% & 57%

the pass score is 60%.

It seems they want customer relations type people now and the interview is really wierd. Looks like i'm stuck with teaching now. Least the holidays are good!

I've never understood the entrance test-i have never had to calculate how long its gonna take me to travel from a to b at x miles an hour-totally pointless tests.

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Do not become a PCSO, yes you get paid for it but it is crap. NOTHING like being a police officer and a completely different role, yes it will help slightly with gaining the relevant 'key competencies' when applying for the regulars but really do not bother. They are also considering not letting PCSO's join the regulars police force until they have served 3 years as a PCSO's because the point of a PSCO is to become very familiar with a particular community, so becoming a PCSO for just 6 months to a year is pointless.

Apply to be a special constable, they have the same powers as a regular officer and actually carry out the same role/duties to certain extent. Believe me it is much more favoured when applying for the regulars and much much more enjoyable.


And good luck.