A friend of mine, 22, lives with her father (her parents are long-divorced). She's just starting her career and pays her father 400 euros for board (house, she has her own room and bathroom, is allowed to use the kitchen and living room, and until recently, she also did most of the housework. Two months…
I live with my mother at home and receive maintenance from my father, which goes into my mother's account. I receive student loans (BAföG). Do I have to pay board at home? Can anyone help me?
Hi, I've been in my second year of training since September (I'm still a minor). I earn around €1,000 net. In the first year, it was agreed that I would cover all snacks, leisure activities, clothing, hygiene needs, and half the cost of my own lunch (and the occasional small purchase for the family). Now…
Hello everyone, I have successfully completed my training and am still living at home for about 6-9 months until I move out. During my training, I gave 200 euros to my mother, plus child benefit. Now I'm done and wanted to ask what would be justifiable to give away? I earn about €2,400 net and…
Hello everyone, I'm 21 years old and recently completed my apprenticeship. I now work full-time. My parents want me to pay rent or “board” because they no longer receive child benefit after my training. I think that's perfectly fine. But how much is appropriate? I'm at my boyfriend's house about three days a week, which…
Hello, I'm 20 years old and still live with my parents. I finished my apprenticeship this year. I recently talked to relatives and friends about my own apartment and rent, and when I told them that I pay my parents €460 a month (for my room, food, electricity, water, etc.), I was asked if I…
Hello, I have a question about my foster brother. He's been in training since August and earns around €800 net. For some time now, foster children have no longer been required to pay 75% to the youth welfare office, meaning he keeps the entire salary for himself. Since my apprenticeship, I've been paying 30% to…
Hello My parents want me to pay board even though they still receive child benefit for me. I'm currently in training and still live at home. However, I'm rarely home due to work and because I often spend several days/weeks with my partner. Since I rarely eat at home and buy most of my own…