Comments on: Don’t take advantage of your friends

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:30:23 +0000

That’s ridiculous – but I wouldn’t suggest she get someone in there for the time she’s not there…you could end up running a hostel! I picked up lunch for a friend the other week, but drew the line at agreeing to a 5-day a week carpool (we DON’T work near each other) to save her money – who would ask such a thing: “Pick me up and drop me off at work so I can sell my underwater/expensive leased vehicle that’s killing my finances” Girl, take the bus. It goes lots of places. Are they (my friend/yr. roommate) really that clueless about boundaries?

By: A lurker

A lurker — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:09:55 +0000

I absolutely agree – it is not by any means a reasonable request.

I am currently trying to find a way to have my “roommate” move out. She totally tries to take advantage of the situation by consistently paying utilities late. There are times (like right now) where she is actually months behind on the rent, and she won’t even explain why. You have to ask her about it!

By: Healthy Amelia

Healthy Amelia — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:09:05 +0000

I agree – it is not a reasonable request. Good for you for standing up for yourself. That just gave me an icky feeling. I think you’re right that she was trying to take advantage.

By: SP

SP — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:44:10 +0000

That’s a totally ridiculous request. I mean, maybe she could get $10 off for not using water/power, but that’s about all that is remotely reasonable.

I’m glad you told her no.

By: sara l

sara l — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:48:43 +0000

The rule with everyone I’ve ever lived with is if you don’t want to pay for time you’ll be away you find someone to live there. Your (or her) decision to go away shouldn’t increase your roomates rent.