Financial Independence from Your Parents

Step 8: Find a Job You Love, or at Least One That Pays the Rent

So, you've made it this far, huh? You've paid off your student loans, maxed out your credit cards, and finally, you've got a few bucks saved up. Now it's time to find a job that won't make you want to pull your hair out.

Here's the deal, kid. You're not going to find your dream job at 22, but you can start looking for one that's at least somewhat tolerable. Here are some tips to help you out:

• Don't just take any job that pays the bills. That's not freedom, that's slavery.
• Look for something that lets you use your skills, even if it's not your passion project just yet.
• A job that pays you to play video games all day? Sounds like a dream come true.

And remember, if all else fails, you can always become a professional hammock tester. It's a real thing, we swear.