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Choosing the right roommate is not a decision one should enter into lightly. In addition to having to spend a lot of time with this person, you??re also going to have to trust her implicitly. The wrong roommate can lead to a very unpleasant living situation and this should not be. We want to relax when we come home, not return to a tense situation.
Below are some tips for finding a roommate:
Your best friend may be your best friend, but do you really want to live with her? It??s one thing to have fun on nights out on the town, but if one of you is neat and the other is a slob, this can present a challenge. In addition, are you both responsible bill payers? Remember, its one thing to be compatible on a social basis; it??s a whole other story to live with someone. If living with a friend isn??t the answer, there are other places to search.
Newspaper classifieds, community bulletin boards, and the Internet abound with folks looking for someone to share a house or apartment. If you come across such an ad and wish to meet with your potential roommate, you??ll want to also learn as much about her as you possibly can. If the classifieds don??t spark anything, take out your own roommate wanted ad. Screen the other person on the phone first, and if you like what you hear, set up a meeting.
In addition to interviewing her, you??ll each want to provide the other with references. These references should list the last three places you??ve each lived. Ask for contact information for previous roommates and landlords. In addition, you??ll want to interview her present landlady and make sure there are no issues with her current situation. It wouldn??t hurt to run a credit check too. The last thing you??ll want is to be saddled with all the bills.
In addition to finding a responsible roommate, you??ll want to find one who??s compatible. Do you share the same interests? Do you like the same music and television programs? This helps. What can you tell about her personality? Does she seem to be easy going or is she a volatile person who may fly off the handle at any given time.
If she likes to have parties and you prefer quiet, she may not be an ideal candidate for you. If her boyfriend lives in the apartment rent-free and seems to do nothing but freeload, you??ll be well advised to look elsewhere. The last thing you want to do is move into an uncomfortable situation, no matter how desperate you may be for living quarters or someone to share the rent.
Make sure you know what you want in advance. Are you ok living with a smoker? Do you like pets? Are you an early bird or night owl? Trust your instincts. If there??s something that doesn??t sit right with you about this person, for goodness sakes don??t move in with her! Bad situations can lead to animosity, tension, and even evictions and lawsuits.
This may be a lot to think about, but when you consider you??re looking for a person with whom to share living quarters, remember you can??t be cautious enough. While you??re meeting with your potential roommate, think about whether or not this is a person you can truly live with. If you envision a pleasant living situation, go with it. If you have a bad feeling, move on. Remember, a home is a place to relax and let your guard down. You can??t do this with a bad roommate.
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