I need to get a room mate! The concept mortifies me but it is time to face it! My rent will now jump to $1900.00 which remains really good in my area but with my new retirement plans and the like I am going to have to consider the prospect.

So give me your ideas and thoughts.

Anx said:

I love you but the extent of your contract with the house of Muse would be Jan 5 - 9!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

you don't seem like you're willing to put your heart into this. have you ever seen how clean Anx keeps a bathroom?

purplerein said:

I know MORE about Anx then you E V E R want to know. Trust.... this girl wasnt born yesterday!

craigslist?

If you didn't live in LA, I'd come live with you in a heartbeat!

CarrieMpls said:

yea, me too!

Anx said:

i don't think her place has a bridge that goats cross over, and we can't take you out of your natural enviroment like that.

CarrieMpls said:

I know! At times like these I wish I lived in San Fran.

and at times like these I am painfully aware that my friends and allies are dispersed around the world and how little I know my intermediate circle...

Not that I regret that in the least but I need to work on it a bit...

cborgman said:

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

If you were in San Fran I'd quit my job tomorrow to come live with you!

Well at least help me conform an ad. I know so little about what I should do...

I know I want a female... more then likely a student. They get utilities and room and street parking also laundry facilites.....


Help me here... SURELY some of you have done this....

what do I look out for...

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

I never have, actually. Every time I've had a roommate it was a friend I already knew.

Just make a list of what you want (must haves, like female, non-smoker, and wants, like, enjoys music and art ), put out an ad somewhere and interview them first. On the phone and in person. Be incredibly candid about your living habits, what you won't budge on and what you're willing to compromise. Encourage them to do the same.

ew, fuck that.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Per month? In that case it's craaaazy expensive!
Or per year? In that case it's craaaazy cheap!

The cost of living isn't as high here as it is where you're currently at.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

college student..female roommate...oh the fantasies..

What area of the US are you at?

purplerein said:

isn't that how porns start????

TMPletz said:

But she wouldn't make nearly the money here as she does there.
She and I have talked about this before.

I have a roomate and it works out beautifully.

Roomates.com

It's basically a myspace for roomate seekers
You can create a profile and browse profiles on interested people. And the cool thing, is you can establish up front what you want them to be like (non smoker, age, sex, pets, career even).

I always chose folks 30+ years of age, or full time college students with jobs.


The trick is to establish the type of relationship you want right up front. I told my roomate from the beginning that this was strictly a living situation, and that I did not want the two of us to share lives together (no friends, etc.). He's been my roomate for 2 years now and he's quiet, respectful, and I know almost nothing about him and vice versa.

Seriously, my roomate and I say "hello" but almost never talk to each other outside of that. It seems like a cold situation, but it works out for the both of us. The first time I lived with a roomate in my house it was one of my best friends, and that was a disaster. We're not even friends anymore.

CarrieMpls said:

That's very true. That's one reason I can't up and move back to my hometown. The houses are 50% cheaper but then so is the pay.

I don't even want to live with my kids half the time.

jerseykrs said:

They do???

retina said:

I am afraid that is per month, in a very child solid area.. ( Safe is a over stated thought as it were) It IS for a 4 bedroom house and apartments in my area go for between 2200.00 and 2400.oo a month. That said..... I am getting off good. My daughter has 1 more year at her high school.... after which I will likely move nearer the city her University is in and little man will enter Jr High so perfect timing. To which, I will be locked in for 6 additional years as I believe in giving a child a solid stable start if at all possible and in the case of me it is.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

here's hoping she wants to go to berkley

Spookymuffin said:

California.... Los Angles and Orange County cross road.


Welcome to Californication.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

CarrieMpls said:

Pay to scale is relative no matter where you live.....

AsianBomb777 said:

that is absolutely the ideal situation. one of my roommates is sooo clingy, but i can't help being polite to her even though i've no interest in being her friend.