The search has been on for quite some time now to add another roommate to the mix here in order to lower individual spending bills. For three months I've been running an ad on the website adpost.com advertising the benefits of the house. However, the ad disappoints (and I admit it) by not having enough photos. (But why would I want to photograph Steve's room? I don't need to show the public photos of natural regeneration areas - HA!)
In that time, we've received one response from a British native that was to locate here on a work fellowship program. Everything seemed ready to go until the lack of photos was addressed. I sent a reply stating the problem would be fixed soon, but I've not heard hide nor hair from him since. I've not bothered to fix the problem, thinking it will take another response to the ad for me to fix the camera.
The ad may be completely worthless, but my PR skills may not be. Today one of my passengers expressed interest in moving in, saying it would save a lot of money. For one month in an absolute DIVE of a motel on Telegraph Road runs him almost $700. Geez, for $150 less per month, he gets use of a house with rent and utilities paid. He's shown some interest, but it's been tough trying to get a hold of him on the cellphone.
As I reiterate, the late though welcome severance check from Spirit has bailed me out this month. It seems to be a recurring theme to Michigan government, too. But I would hope my good days outnumber my bad days money-wise at work. It's the risk you take when driving a cab. I don't want any more close calls come rent time.
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ADDENUM: Possible second candidate interested in the house, showed more enthusiasm and says he will call by the weekend of November 3 and 4. Again, it's thanks to good PR skills I've obviously developed over time.
