My Mom Takes 80% of My Income! (I'm 20 and Paid Under the Table)

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[pbroski]

Well I mean she’s clearly following the 80/20 rule...80% off of her 20 year old‘s paycheck

[michaelb.]

This is one of the rare callers that I want an update.

[ttr]

- Don’t tell your mom where you are going.
- Get your own bank account (w/o your Mom on it), and have ALL your income sent there.
- Check your credit regularly, I bet your mom will try to take loans out on your name.
- Don’t let her claim you as a dependent.

[foxhound]

Welcome to generational poverty, he needs to get out ASAP.

[TienHuynh]

Courage: My mom takes 80% of my income.
Dave: Sell your mom!

[joja]

There are a lot of single mothers who live off their children like this. Sad.

[crissieasmr]

Yeah, my underclass parent didn’t want me to get a job, either. When this dude escapes, he will realize the dysfunction he was living under.

[raustadt]

I left my parents home 2 weeks after my 18th birthday. I was in a poor situation like you. I’m happy, paid for my 4 year degree on my own. I own 2 houses now, one paid for.
You will be fine. Leave.

[sirsii]

He needs to check his credit report. I have a feeling he is in for a shock. Also, she will probably still try to claim him for IRS purposes. He needs a credit freseze BEFORE he moves out

[DrJaredNelson]

At 20 years old, you are already ahead. Take that income and establish yourself my friend!

[hannahortiz]

I’m astonished that someone of such little character raised this young man who seems to have incredible character. God speed, young man!

[inmate]

She been giving this dude a guilt trip his whole life. And she will disown him if he stands up for himself

[BernadetteTeachesMusic]

He sounds like he is just really giving and nice. I hope he goes through with this. For his own good.

[Coach__B]

Dave, this young man is obviously in an abusive home. He needs to be led through things.

[famchavez]

What a manipulative mother. That’s really
Sad.

[CareerCraft]

Courage you need to move out today. You are living in a toxic place.
I left my parents house at 21 for the same reason always taking, not giving. Red flags all over the place...

[scottc]

It's nice to hear that a 20 year old man from Los Angeles can be so humble, hard working, respectful and giving. Now it's time for him to take the next step.

[DoTheDomThing]

Mom has to realize this is her son and not her man. Besides, Courage can do better and even help his mom by leaving.

[Lynell]

I can relate to this call. Growing up we were on government assistance and my mom wouldn’t work because she was afraid of her food stamps and other benefits being taken away. When I started working I had to give my mom money for bills and other things. Even when I got birthday money from my dad I never got to spend it the way I wanted. When I wanted to move out she guilt tripped me by saying things like how will she make. Who is going to help her with the bills. Trust me. This guy is about to go through the same thing.

[melanieb]

He aged out of her welfare doll at 18 and then required HIM to keep paying!!! Toxic toxic toxic.