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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, because I suspect it won't really be 7 years.  In a couple of years he'll probably decide to move out.

Let him stay.  It's great that you have the kind of family relationship that makes him want to do this.[/quote]

This. It is a recession, pandemic and first job - so he is actually going about it the right way. He is setting himself up to succeed at work, saving money, having family around when the dating life is wrapped up with social distancing etc.  Frankly,  I don't think that he will want to continue to live with you once this pandemic is over or he is more settled in his job.

Now, since you have him with you, make sure that he is learning to live in the adult world - cooking, laundry, mending clothes, self care (exercise, nutrition, therapy if needed), taking care of his car, understanding how to save and invest etc.  Most importantly, he needs to use this time to hone his professional skills, have some interests and make sure that he is not isolated but that he is actively meeting people his age.

I am actually fixing my house right now to convert my basement into an apartment for my kids who are in HS right now.  If they want to continue living for some time rent-free after they graduate college, they have privacy and space.

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