Housing Transition

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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.

[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.