Phil
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Post by Phil on Dec 13, 2009 19:31:23 GMT -5
I suppose that what you're looking for is feasible. My guess is that it won't be easy to find or put together.
Working for you for free rent, in whatever capacity your needs dictate, sounds like a great idea to you. But that coin has two sides. If you require a lot of help... like more than say 8 hours each day, every day... then it's not really much of a bargain for the roommate. Figure a round number of 10 bucks an hour for average PCA pay. 8 hours x10 buck = 80 bucks a day. 80x364 days=$29,120 a year gross. That breaks down to about $2,400.00 a month in wages they COULD be earning, but aren't. $2,400 in a mortgage buys a nice house. $2,400 is buying them a room in your house/apartment. That's no bargain for them. On top of that, staying with you for "free" still means they'll have to have other income to live, most likely from another job, because free rent doesn't buy food, gas, clothes, toiletries, fun stuff, etc. So, they'll need a second job. Finding someone that's not only willing, but capable, to work those long hours each day, won't be easy. And a big thing is finding someone that fits that AND someone you can trust that won't be ripping you off, or walk away someday with no warning and leave you SOL. That's huge.
The only way I can see how this scenario could work is for you to stipulate, in writing, exactly what help is required & the hours this person is expected to work for you. Max them out at, say 4 hours a day. That'll leave them time to still work outside the house, and pay you a reduced rent. Also stipulate that it's their responsibility to keep their messes picked-up, etc. (You're not going to pay your PCA to clean up after your roommate, after all)Then find other PCA people to come in and do whatever additional help you'll need. Maybe that's not the case with you, I don't know.
Do a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) background check on any possible roommate/PCA to see if they've ever been in trouble with the law. CORI's only list felonies, but it's a start. That won't weed out every possible problem, but it might save you from being robbed or left out in the cold without help.
Be smart about it and think it through. Plan for every eventuality, and you can probably make it work.
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Post by Triassic on Dec 13, 2009 22:27:43 GMT -5
phil is right.
honestly, if things are ok at your folk's place now-w/them AND you-i'd sit tight. i mean; don't just move out because a guy is 'supposed to' at a certain age, according to society's views. maybe think about paying your parents some rent, if you can...
if it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto.
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Post by E on Dec 14, 2009 1:26:33 GMT -5
I gotta disagree with Tri-man.
Leaving my parents' house, I think, was essential to having the awesome life I currently enjoy.
I've always lived with friends and I do the free/reduced rent in exchange for help deal. Works out well. I really don't need a whole lot, though -- some help into bed on nights I don't go out is the big one. And the occasional thing does come up: a dropped cell, food cut up, a change of clothes before a date, etc. But that's it. It takes a few years before they burn out, but they do burn out. It's just a matter of time.
While leaving my folks definitely helped my life, I didn't go far at all -- they (and by extension, my younger brother) live very close and in a serious pinch can come give me a hand.
Oh, and don't start screwing your roommate, no matter how many times she crawls naked into your bed. It just gets weird.
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Post by A££Y "Cuddles" Magoo on Dec 22, 2009 20:48:29 GMT -5
I guess it depends on how much help u need if u can do the shower and bathroom stuff all by yerself then I say u have a pretty good shot. But if not I guess it comes down to on how comfortable ur with someone else helping u with that kinda of stuff. For me it would be an absolute no way. Now if it's just about your age and your thinking man I can't be so and so years old and still live with my parents. I say u gotta get past that if u've good situation at home then just leave it be. Anyone who give u flack about your living situation doesn't know shit. If it's about money, then give your parents have your check, believe that'll make u feel better about some things. and I donno about craigslist in a situation like this u have to really know the person before u make commitment as serious as this. because u never know. I'd hang out with whoever responded to the ad for at least a month before making my decision. and even that might be a little iffy.
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Post by A££Y "Cuddles" Magoo on Dec 22, 2009 21:03:12 GMT -5
I have worked as i live in caregiver before and I received free rent in exchange for getting him up early in the morning and then helping putting him into bed at night and I still had my days free to work a full time job. But you need to have a system where the caregiver can have a few nights off to have his own life so that he does not burn out. The last home I worked in was a 3bedroom house so he had room for two caregivers and we shared the duties. If you post a add on craigslist you will be surprised at the number of responces that you get I'm actually surprised at that. cause I've tried craigslist myself just for shit's and giggles and I got absolutely nothing. I'd I've read testimonies of people saying that craigslist was an absolute bust... I guess it just depends eh? |
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Post by matisse on Dec 23, 2009 17:44:12 GMT -5
Oh, and don't start screwing your roommate, no matter how many times she crawls naked into your bed. It just gets weird. Damn.......no man should have to resist that...... |
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