tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245167626255074633.post7952185003263927681..comments2023-10-21T09:23:45.663-04:00Comments on the cosby sweaters: Jeff shouldn't be the only one venting.Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730165391246333518noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245167626255074633.post-68760451430514190022008-04-07T22:18:00.000-04:002008-04-07T22:18:00.000-04:00Sorry I'm late giving advice.Justin, be the asshol...Sorry I'm late giving advice.<BR/><BR/>Justin, be the asshole! If he/she is taking advantage, it would be advantageous (good word, no?) of you to take some action. If Anna is mad, tell her she has to cover Dana's end plus her own! It doesn't matter if you're being mean. Being taken for granted is never a good situation to be in. Seriously, nobody likes a mooch.<BR/><BR/>Consequently, now that you have work, I feel compelled to mention that you still owe me $30 from five years ago, when I lent you $200 in college. I expect it by the first of the month. Haha, I'm kidding. Except that I'm serious. Hope you like your thumbs.Jeff Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203608736382145274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245167626255074633.post-68928230783794040022008-04-06T20:20:00.000-04:002008-04-06T20:20:00.000-04:00I wish that could work. Part of the probelm is Ann...I wish that could work. Part of the probelm is Anna. See, Anna and Dana (the roomate), are really close friends. So the times I have brought up this issue, I have pretty much been accused of being mean, and I should lay off.<BR/><BR/>Our rent is $1200 a month, plus utilities. The problem was, Anna and I had to cover the rent otherwise pay a late fee. So we have to bear the responsibility of rent being paid on time, and instead of him at least giving us some money for rent (as in the $100 he spent at best buy), we have to cover the whole thing. That and the fact that I usually am the one who ends up keeping shit clean, kinda makes things shitty.<BR/><BR/>Jed, you could always live with me for free bro. I love you guys, and I know you wouldnt take advantage of me. Besides...its not like I paid rent in the Manor anyways,and my power bill was like $40 a month. Ah, back when life was truly simple.<BR/><BR/>The good news is: I just got hooked up with a really nice gig, and this could mean ALOT of money. Which also translates into another much desired thing: my own apartment to myself.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Chase and Jed for your great advice, and I look forward to hearing Jeff's take as well.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03197888322118710796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245167626255074633.post-85797198319415075892008-04-06T19:18:00.000-04:002008-04-06T19:18:00.000-04:00I think the situation with your girl is even worse...I think the situation with your girl is even worse than your money situation, no matter how broke you are.<BR/><BR/>You most certainly need to iron out this deadbeat roommate of yours and quickly. I think Anna will wind up respecting you in the end for standing up not only for yourself, but also for her, she just doesn't realize it yet. This is quite a shitty predicament, you said it right.<BR/><BR/>This is funny coming from a guy who also lived in your house for free... :)Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730165391246333518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245167626255074633.post-89461865468670741352008-04-06T13:58:00.000-04:002008-04-06T13:58:00.000-04:00Justin, man, sorry things are going so shitty righ...Justin, man, sorry things are going so shitty right now. Hope they improve soon and that you're personal economy will improve. I pray they beat your door down with offers.<BR/><BR/>It seems like most of your struggles would be diminished if you had two decent roommates. Do you and Anna both pay 650 ea? And these guys pay so little? So you end up covering as much as 1300 ea month, shelling out a total 1950.<BR/><BR/>This is not a cool situation. I don't know how you're getting by. You aren't an asshole for wanting them to pay what they've agreed to pay. Fair is fair and at least this one guy, perhaps both, are screwing you over and totally taking advantage. You're suspicions are correct. How long has this been going on?<BR/><BR/>Don't be afraid to make an issue of this otherwise you're all going to end up out of an apartment. I very likely would tell that guy to leave asap, to piss off. but if you wanted to be a bit nicer, you could give him a week to come up with what he owes you. Do you have that kind of time? I don't know. Whatever you decide, I would get some kind of an agreement in writing with both of them. Start looking for at least one new roommate, post on craigslist. <BR/><BR/>You've got to have a serious plan for how you aren't going to end up out this much money. I think that plan involves reliable roommates with work and a written agreement but it may also involve moving into a smaller space. Anna shouldn't fault you for not wanting to be pissed on. Besides, there really aren't any two ways about it, you can't foot the bills alone.Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08630502618142545584noreply@blogger.com