Housing Transition

[qos]

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Thank you, everyone for yet another round of kind and supportive comments.


oakmouse reminded me yesterday that initiations have a tendency to surface what's "not working" in your life and force change. My day job at MyCo is a big improvement over being an admin, but it's still not really what I'm supposed to be doing. So I'm considering this lay-off to be a strong kick in the backside from my goddesses toward something that will be better for me.

Another place that hasn't been working is my living situation. I love my beautiful three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhouse -- but the fact is that I really can't afford it. This has been getting more and more obvious over the past couple of months. Being laid off has also brought that situation to a crisis. I just talked with my leasing office and there's a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment available in the complex for $1,145 -- an $800 reduction in my monthly rent. I'm going to look at it tomorrow. It will mean no longer having an office or library, and I'd be losing my garage, but that third bedroom is more than I can afford at the moment. Besides, breaking my lease here would involve being charged more than $1,500 in fees. Staying in the complex would mean continuing to enjoy excellent service, proximity to my parents, and Wolfling remaining with her friends. Besides, it's beautiful here.

I'm going to see what's available elsewhere, just to compare, but this is feeling like the right thing in my gut.

Comments

[erl-queen.livejournal.com]

I think transferring to a less expensive place in teh same complex sounds like a good compromise.

Now seems like a time for everyone in this country to be finding out what we can really do without, what are the important things, and learning how to live with less. I think that's one of the good things that can come out of this situation. You may lose the extra room, but I bet you will feel good knowing that you can make do with less, and live more within your means.

[qos.livejournal.com]

I bet you will feel good knowing that you can make do with less, and live more within your means.

I think so too!

One of the side effects of my spiritual path has been becoming more and more aware of all the "stuff" around me. I have a lot of books, DVD's, and etc. Plus the miscellaneous stuff that accumulates over time. I'd been reflecting that I really need to go through all my stuff and shed anything I'm not actually using or which isn't truly giving me joy. I've been becoming painfully aware that it will cost less to live if I don't have all the extra stuff to support as well as Wolfling and me!

I've been very self-indulgent over the years. It's time to focus more on being a good steward and responsible chatelaine.

[erl-queen.livejournal.com]

I'm a big fan of purging possessions. Always have been, ever since childhood, for some reason. I just can't stand the feeling of being weighted down by *stuff*, especially stuff I don't really want or need. So I regularly go through my things and see what can be disposed of. Plus, the extra benefit is that you can often sell things and make a little cash and/or give things to charity, which is nice (especially these days, when more and more people are in need). And, without so much stuff, you won't need as large of a living space! :)

[erl-queen.livejournal.com]

Which isn't to say, btw, that I never buy things, even pretty and unnecessary things. But I often make a trade - I buy a new mug, I get rid of a mug I no longer love. That way I haven't accumulated anything extra, I can give the old thing to someone who will love it, but yet I have something new and shiny to play with. :)

[qos.livejournal.com]

I've heard other people talk about doing the "trade" process, and I think it's a practice I need to adopt. Thanks!

[watcher457.livejournal.com]

'Tis the season, I suppose. I'm moving into a new apartment on the 24th and I'm trying to go through all of my stuff as well. I'm moving back in with my sister to help cut costs. It feels like a good thing at this time, a good chance to get rid of the old that's weighing one down.

I'm really glad your leasing office has another apartment available. Here's hoping it's everything you need and want.

[elevengirl.livejournal.com]

I think you're making a wide decision, and I'm glad the leasing office wants to work with you on this.

[rin-x-x.livejournal.com]

I'm moving into a new apartment as well, hopefully, and I'm really, really trying to downsize what I can. I'm a notorious pack rat, so its no easy feat. I have also learned storage unit-furniture is my friend!

[wlotus.livejournal.com]

I say your gut is very wise. :-)

[royalbananafish.livejournal.com]

Does it amuse you to know that your pink slip came on the last day of the Thelemic Calendar year ruled by the Tower?

Fortunately, we are in The Star now.

[qos.livejournal.com]

Last year didn't feel like a Tower year. If anything, it was a year of increasing stability: new job, new apartment, getting through the grieving over Lohain. . . It was as if I was putting my life together. But I guess that the events of the past couple of days show the "security" was illusory. It's ironic that if I had stayed in my admin job I'd still have a job now -- but somehow I can't think that I'd be better off!

In any case, I certainly welcome a Star year!