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PenforPrez
05-31-2007, 09:34 PM
So now that I'm starting the new job tomorrow, I'm trying to step up my efforts to find a place to live in STL.

The thing that worries me is that a lot of ads for rooms I'm seeing say they're starting either in July or August. I kind of wanted something sooner; I'm facing a 90-minute commute one way, and the gas will drive me broke.

Just wondered if that was common or if anybody had advice. Thanks.

Paul
dacrunkest
05-31-2007, 09:40 PM
look for room for rent on craigslist...like a temporary situation kind of thing.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/roo/341895111.html
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/roo/341327084.html
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/roo/340968793.html
etc, etc.
PenforPrez
05-31-2007, 09:42 PM
look for room for rent on craigslist...like a temporary situation kind of thing.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/roo/341895111.html
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/roo/341327084.html
etc, etc.

I'm using Craigslist to find a more permanent place. But I knew I was missing something. Thanks! :)

Paul
winneythepooh7
06-01-2007, 08:37 PM
Hey. I missed the thread where you got a new job! I guess this is what happens when you are MIA during the day. What are you going to be doing? Yeah, I would say it is common that people won't be renting until July 1st since it is June 1st today. Maybe you could find a mid-month rental though. Craigslist is a good idea.
PenforPrez
06-02-2007, 11:01 AM
Hey. I missed the thread where you got a new job! I guess this is what happens when you are MIA during the day. What are you going to be doing? Yeah, I would say it is common that people won't be renting until July 1st since it is June 1st today. Maybe you could find a mid-month rental though. Craigslist is a good idea.

I was just updating it through the "Should I just move" thread since that was job and habitat together; starting a new thread seemed pointless. I'm working customer service for a company that sells wigs. Interesting work, interesting place.

My concern with waiting even a month is I'll be sucking up almost $20 in gas a day till I find a place. I don't make all that much, even if it a break I finally needed. :rolleyes: I'm thinking about begging one of my friends from my Meetup group to let me stay with them for awhile; I can't sink that kind of cash.

On the other hand, I am looking for a shared room for about $400/month, so it works out almost evenly. :p

Paul
winneythepooh7
06-02-2007, 11:04 AM
Gotcha. Is this a full-time job?
PenforPrez
06-02-2007, 11:10 AM
Gotcha. Is this a full-time job?

I'm not sure yet, but it'll be close if not. I got to see an older schedule yesterday, and schedules are staggered, so I'll probably be working enough, especially since I had a really good start my first day. My supervisor had emailed my benefactor (who is higher up) to tell her how impressed she was. :) :redface:

Paul
winneythepooh7
06-02-2007, 11:48 AM
I am so happy for you Paul! It makes me feel warm inside to finally see some positive turn-around in your life!
PenforPrez
06-02-2007, 12:01 PM
I am so happy for you Paul! It makes me feel warm inside to finally see some positive turn-around in your life!

I am too. :) I figured the odds had to change at some point. ;)

Just wish I felt better today. Felt totally crappy and had a bad headache when I woke up. :frustrate

Paul