High Rent

trek5

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Im paying 850 a month for a one bedroom , is it worth to downsize to a bachelor to save rent money ?
 
rubmeister100 said:
IA lot of people could improve their lives a lot (financially and stress-wise) by living closer to where they work and reduceing the commute.
I am walking distance to work , but I find my rent takes up all my income ; so I dont know whether its worth to downsize .
 
I'd say if it means sleeping on a pull-out sofa, it isn't worth it. I've never slept on one that was really comfortable. Leave them for your guests.
A fold up Murphy bed would be a good way to save space and they are fine for sleeping.
You could probably find something a bit cheaper if you look around. Many landlords are reducing rents because the vacancy rate has gone up a bit, you might even be able to knock off fifty bucks from the unit you're in if you chat with someone.
 
trek5 said:
I am walking distance to work , but I find my rent takes up all my income ;
Find a new or another job.
 
I eat at swiss chalet every day, would it be worth for me to eat at mcdonalds to save money?

You're such a philospher, trek5/fullmetal/as...
 
I understand that Goober has some knowledge on "downsizing" he went from a 4'" winkie to a 3" winkie after Dr. Stubbs made a slight miscalculation.
 
...maybe it's time...

trek5 said:
Im paying 850 a month for a one bedroom , is it worth to downsize to a bachelor to save rent money ?
...to move back with the parents?...or move in with a relative...find a nice room to rent...find a nice girl (or guy) who is steady financially and move in... :p

...go back to school...get a better job...start a new business...get a parttime job...
 
Sheik said:
I was told that trek 5 is female..... dont know if its true or not.

I heard she's asian too... if so, she's a very sad and confused individual.
 
What this city needs is more rooming houses.
There are thousands of people who don't require or can't afford a full apartment and don't want to share with anyone else.
There used to be lots of them, they're now gone or have been converted into other uses. Our restrictive bylaws mean that it's difficult to build new units that would solve the homeless problem for many people.
 
Escohort said:
Where on earth do you find money to hobby??????
Or do I dare ask

Where on earth did you find your signature??????
Or do I dare ask :eek:


Very disturbing, I thought Half & Half was bad.
 
All Trek asked was if he/she should downsize to a smaller apartment and the majority of you criticized them for not being educated or not having a good job. Who the fuck cares if trek works at Micky D's. What he/she does for a living had nothing to do with the question they asked.

Now to answer your question Trek. I find $850 to be reasonable for a one bedroom apartment. I have a friend who was paying $650 to rent a room in a house (they had free run of the rest of the house) I think that if you can afford to stay in the Apartment then you should. However, if you plan to put the extra money you save away for a big purchase (ie. condo, house) by moving into a bachelor apartment then IMHO that would be the better route.

It all comes down to you, and what your needs are. I havn't really had to struggle myself to make ends meet, but i do have friends who work hard and have very little to show for it after expense are paid.

P
 
Escohort said:
Maybe you should get a sense of humour
Or maybe your joke missed. ;).
 
mmouse said:
I eat at swiss chalet every day, would it be worth for me to eat at mcdonalds to save money?

You're such a philospher, trek5/fullmetal/as...

If I were you I would switch to MacD's; super size everything. This will qualify you for free rent in 30days at any major hospital. :D
 
Escohort said:
Maybe you should get a sense of humour
your sig pic cracks me up. It looks like Barbara Bush kicking George Jr. when he was a little boy.Now i know why Dubya is fucked up in the head :D
 
Escohort said:
Maybe you should get a sense of humour

Who says I don't have a sense of humour? btw, the humour is in copying your original statement. Why so touchy?