CSCustomCars
10-07-2008, 04:17 PM
I've got a little problem. I'm not really sure what I should do.
My girlfriend and I need to move out of our current apartment Dec. 31. The lease is up. I've lived here for 2 years, and I hate this complex. The management sucks. They don't treat me the same as other renters, and I think it's because of how I look. I hate tattoos, piercings, a loud car, and I'm up late at night. My rent has NEVER been late, I've always been considerate and I have never had any complaints against me. However, my complex seems to just nit pick at everything. This place is a very "white collar" high society Richy-rich neighborhood. I really don't like it here, and I don't fit in.
So basically, we want to move. We also want a cheaper place. This place is pretty expensive, and the electric bill is nuts because of the electric heat.
Now, here's the problem. I had 2 jobs this year, that both did not work out, and I ended up being wrongfully fired from the third, but that was at the beginning of the year. Now I'm stuck trying to find a job, while my girlfriend foots the bills, and my parents help out. BTW, this is killing me. I grew up being taught I had to provide for my family. And I know it's not a big deal that my girlfriend is paying for everything, but for me, it's almost demeaning. And I really hate that my parents have to help. This really sucks.
We want to move to a cheaper place, because when I get a job, I'll be able to afford the rent again, and won't feel helpless anymore.
My girlfriend was looking to get a loan from the bank that would provide enough money for us to move, and pay for the bills associated with moving. However, it's not looking like she'll get approved because we have too much other stuff to pay. And there's no way in hell I can get a loan, because when I was younger, I was stupid, and defaulted on 2 credit cards. So my credit is shit now. But I have learned my lesson, and do not have any loans, or other debt anymore, and will continue to not have any debt, until I have a steady, reliable paycheck, and can get a secured credit card to build back up my credit.
So I've been rolling around the idea in my head, but I can't make a decision, and not really sure if I'll be able to make one. The idea is to sell my ZX2, and buy a cheaper car, and have cash left for the move, and anything that may be wrong with the "new" car. We will still have her car, although it's really not a great car, and she needs a new car as well. But mine is worth more, and I can get enough money to help us move, and get something cheaper although not as nice.
So guys... Any advice for someone who screwed up in the past, but has learned his lesson the hard way and wants to move on?
Maybe I should just play the lottery and hope I'll be that 1 in 3 million chance that wins the jackpot......
My girlfriend and I need to move out of our current apartment Dec. 31. The lease is up. I've lived here for 2 years, and I hate this complex. The management sucks. They don't treat me the same as other renters, and I think it's because of how I look. I hate tattoos, piercings, a loud car, and I'm up late at night. My rent has NEVER been late, I've always been considerate and I have never had any complaints against me. However, my complex seems to just nit pick at everything. This place is a very "white collar" high society Richy-rich neighborhood. I really don't like it here, and I don't fit in.
So basically, we want to move. We also want a cheaper place. This place is pretty expensive, and the electric bill is nuts because of the electric heat.
Now, here's the problem. I had 2 jobs this year, that both did not work out, and I ended up being wrongfully fired from the third, but that was at the beginning of the year. Now I'm stuck trying to find a job, while my girlfriend foots the bills, and my parents help out. BTW, this is killing me. I grew up being taught I had to provide for my family. And I know it's not a big deal that my girlfriend is paying for everything, but for me, it's almost demeaning. And I really hate that my parents have to help. This really sucks.
We want to move to a cheaper place, because when I get a job, I'll be able to afford the rent again, and won't feel helpless anymore.
My girlfriend was looking to get a loan from the bank that would provide enough money for us to move, and pay for the bills associated with moving. However, it's not looking like she'll get approved because we have too much other stuff to pay. And there's no way in hell I can get a loan, because when I was younger, I was stupid, and defaulted on 2 credit cards. So my credit is shit now. But I have learned my lesson, and do not have any loans, or other debt anymore, and will continue to not have any debt, until I have a steady, reliable paycheck, and can get a secured credit card to build back up my credit.
So I've been rolling around the idea in my head, but I can't make a decision, and not really sure if I'll be able to make one. The idea is to sell my ZX2, and buy a cheaper car, and have cash left for the move, and anything that may be wrong with the "new" car. We will still have her car, although it's really not a great car, and she needs a new car as well. But mine is worth more, and I can get enough money to help us move, and get something cheaper although not as nice.
So guys... Any advice for someone who screwed up in the past, but has learned his lesson the hard way and wants to move on?
Maybe I should just play the lottery and hope I'll be that 1 in 3 million chance that wins the jackpot......