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floatingleafMission accomplished. Found both addresses - in fact, checked out four different addresses, since they were all mostly in the same area. Two of them were closed for the weekend, but at least I know where they are if I manage to get a hold of the owners on Monday (provided they do have any vacancies, since these were the ones who haven't answered my emails or called me back so far).
As for the ones who were open and let me see the apartments... well. The first place I saw was so ugly it gave me the creeps... lol. The kitchen and bathroom looked positively disgusting - and believe me, I'm not used to living in supreme luxury either, so when I say disgusting, I mean really, really bad. But the best part is yet to come: the price isn't in fact $480, as advertised online, but $650. Yep. $650 a month for that dirty shithole. And they said they might give me a discount and lower it down to $600! OMG thank you so very much. *snort* WHY didn't you people tell me up front you didn't have anything under $500??? I did call and ask, after all. I stressed repeatedly what price range I was looking for, and they said yes, that's what we have, come and see. And then, when I come, it's suddenly over a hundred bucks more. WTF? And for THAT??? I did live in some old, decrepit buildings back in Poland, when I went through a long series of rented rooms during my university studies; but I honestly don't think any of those places looked that scary. Or maybe one or two did, but I hardly had any other choice back then. And I really don't want to relive those memories... lol.
The other apartment - the one so beautifully presented online - looked decidedly less enticing in real life format, but at least it didn't creep me out. *sigh* The kitchen stove and cabinets were kinda shabby, but I've seen worse (check out the previous paragraph :P), and the carpet could use some bleach - but the woman who showed me around said that everything is going to be cleaned out and painted after the previous tenant takes all his remaining stuff out. And of course this one isn't under $500 either - it's $600 (again, I did ask before I came, and was told the online prices were up to date... what's up with these people???...). But the $600 has all the utilities included, so all I'd be paying on top of that would be my cable internet, I guess (and supposedly I can get just that from Comcast, instead of paying for the full TV package). Not cheap by far, when you put it all together - but I can afford it. And it doesn't seem like I'd get it cheaper anywhere else either.
But what really bothers me is the parking situation (I hate paralell parking on the street, I suck at it, if there is a car right in front of me and another one right behind me, I simply won't get out without hitting either one, no matter what I do) and the drive to work. I mean it wouldn't be far - just a few miles more than I have now - but driving through the city is generally much slower than in the suburbs, due to narrow, crowded streets, frequent stop signs & traffic lights, pedestrian crossings etc. It took me about 40 minutes to cover the distance on a Saturday afternoon - so I'm assuming on a Monday morning it might well take an hour. Is it worth it? Is that what I really want? I'd have to get up 6:30 at the latest, and I'd never be back home before 7 p.m. And no, I'm not going to look for another job closer to the city now, since I have barely started this one and I happen to like it, thank you very much. So what do I do? I didn't see any studio apartments for rent in my area - except one, and it was $700. And that is, frankly, above my limit. I'm paying about $500 a month for EVERYTHING right now: rent, heat, water, internet etc.etc. So maybe I should just swallow my pride over the stupid clogging drain issue and stay right where I am. But on the other hand, what if my roommate does ask me to move out at some point, and the apartment I saw today, the one for $600 with everything included, is already taken? Then I know I'd be banging my head against the wall for not moving in there while it was available. So should I go back there on Monday, pay the 40 bucks and fill out the damn application?... I honestly don't know. What I do know, though, is that IF I'm planning on moving out in February, I should tell her NOW (Monday is the 15th). If I tell her later, she might say I didn't give her two weeks' notice and therefore should still pay for February. Not to mention the fact that February 1st happens to fall in the middle of the week, and obviously I won't move out on a Wednesday afternoon (I am not entitled to any vacation, personal or sick days at work until March). And on the last weekend of January she is having some big party here. Yep. She hardly ever does that, but she is doing it now. What perfect timing indeed. *scowl* She said I was invited, but I'm not too keen on hanging out with some of her homophobic, redneck friends - so I'm thinking I might spend the night at my parents' house for once. At any rate, it's probably not a good time to be moving out. But then again, if I postpone it till March, the apartment might well be gone. What do I do? Grab the opportunity while it's there, or hold my horses for now and wait for something better to come along?... (which I'm beginning to realize is not likely) My brain is on serious overdrive at the moment. *rubs aching temples*
I think I'll stop thinking for tonight and try to get some much needed sleep. *keels over*
As for the ones who were open and let me see the apartments... well. The first place I saw was so ugly it gave me the creeps... lol. The kitchen and bathroom looked positively disgusting - and believe me, I'm not used to living in supreme luxury either, so when I say disgusting, I mean really, really bad. But the best part is yet to come: the price isn't in fact $480, as advertised online, but $650. Yep. $650 a month for that dirty shithole. And they said they might give me a discount and lower it down to $600! OMG thank you so very much. *snort* WHY didn't you people tell me up front you didn't have anything under $500??? I did call and ask, after all. I stressed repeatedly what price range I was looking for, and they said yes, that's what we have, come and see. And then, when I come, it's suddenly over a hundred bucks more. WTF? And for THAT??? I did live in some old, decrepit buildings back in Poland, when I went through a long series of rented rooms during my university studies; but I honestly don't think any of those places looked that scary. Or maybe one or two did, but I hardly had any other choice back then. And I really don't want to relive those memories... lol.
The other apartment - the one so beautifully presented online - looked decidedly less enticing in real life format, but at least it didn't creep me out. *sigh* The kitchen stove and cabinets were kinda shabby, but I've seen worse (check out the previous paragraph :P), and the carpet could use some bleach - but the woman who showed me around said that everything is going to be cleaned out and painted after the previous tenant takes all his remaining stuff out. And of course this one isn't under $500 either - it's $600 (again, I did ask before I came, and was told the online prices were up to date... what's up with these people???...). But the $600 has all the utilities included, so all I'd be paying on top of that would be my cable internet, I guess (and supposedly I can get just that from Comcast, instead of paying for the full TV package). Not cheap by far, when you put it all together - but I can afford it. And it doesn't seem like I'd get it cheaper anywhere else either.
But what really bothers me is the parking situation (I hate paralell parking on the street, I suck at it, if there is a car right in front of me and another one right behind me, I simply won't get out without hitting either one, no matter what I do) and the drive to work. I mean it wouldn't be far - just a few miles more than I have now - but driving through the city is generally much slower than in the suburbs, due to narrow, crowded streets, frequent stop signs & traffic lights, pedestrian crossings etc. It took me about 40 minutes to cover the distance on a Saturday afternoon - so I'm assuming on a Monday morning it might well take an hour. Is it worth it? Is that what I really want? I'd have to get up 6:30 at the latest, and I'd never be back home before 7 p.m. And no, I'm not going to look for another job closer to the city now, since I have barely started this one and I happen to like it, thank you very much. So what do I do? I didn't see any studio apartments for rent in my area - except one, and it was $700. And that is, frankly, above my limit. I'm paying about $500 a month for EVERYTHING right now: rent, heat, water, internet etc.etc. So maybe I should just swallow my pride over the stupid clogging drain issue and stay right where I am. But on the other hand, what if my roommate does ask me to move out at some point, and the apartment I saw today, the one for $600 with everything included, is already taken? Then I know I'd be banging my head against the wall for not moving in there while it was available. So should I go back there on Monday, pay the 40 bucks and fill out the damn application?... I honestly don't know. What I do know, though, is that IF I'm planning on moving out in February, I should tell her NOW (Monday is the 15th). If I tell her later, she might say I didn't give her two weeks' notice and therefore should still pay for February. Not to mention the fact that February 1st happens to fall in the middle of the week, and obviously I won't move out on a Wednesday afternoon (I am not entitled to any vacation, personal or sick days at work until March). And on the last weekend of January she is having some big party here. Yep. She hardly ever does that, but she is doing it now. What perfect timing indeed. *scowl* She said I was invited, but I'm not too keen on hanging out with some of her homophobic, redneck friends - so I'm thinking I might spend the night at my parents' house for once. At any rate, it's probably not a good time to be moving out. But then again, if I postpone it till March, the apartment might well be gone. What do I do? Grab the opportunity while it's there, or hold my horses for now and wait for something better to come along?... (which I'm beginning to realize is not likely) My brain is on serious overdrive at the moment. *rubs aching temples*
I think I'll stop thinking for tonight and try to get some much needed sleep. *keels over*
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Date: 2007-01-14 07:07 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-01-16 03:36 am (UTC)Another valuable flash of insight from you, my friend.:)
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Date: 2007-01-14 10:55 am (UTC)Otherwise, I have to agree with namarie. Look for something that really suits you - and tell your current host you move only after you have found the new home, and singned te contract on it.
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Date: 2007-01-16 03:41 am (UTC)That's what I asked myself as well. Why would they waste their own and somebody else's time by concealing the truth until the last moment? How professional is that??? ;)
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Date: 2007-01-14 11:34 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-01-16 04:09 am (UTC)Anyway... I am giving myself another month, until the middle of February. If nothing better comes along by then, I'll take the cheapest (or least crowded, parking-wise) place available within 15 miles of where I work. I really want to celebrate my birthday on new ground already.:)
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Date: 2007-01-16 01:32 pm (UTC)I am crossing my fingers that it well be as you want!