Heres the thing Im a recent college grad with a engineering degree and recently landed a job in the Very expensive area? I’ve graduated with about 13K in private loans and about 20K in federal loans with my total student loan monthly payments being about 400 per month. I make around 55k a year so I can definitely make it by myself. My salary will increase rapidly over the next 3 years with a almost guaranteed raise each year.
Heres where it gets difficult my friend that i grew up with recently got a job in the area too working as a security guard and making a very decent salary as well. (I know there isnt that much job security in that job ). When the topic of roommates was first introduced i was against it as well but the area that I want to get my apartment in is very expensive and a one bedroom for me only cost about 1400 a month but a two bedroom cost about 1600 a month which turns out to be 800 a month. The move with my friend would save me about 700 a month which would eliminate the private loan in less than a year with me still having a good amount in my bank.
But my parents( mainly my father hates the idea ) he hates the idea of me being a roommate with another man at age 22, clearly he is homophobic says people might think im gay and states that he is just a security guard (says he could of been a security guard anywhere and questions his intentions) says that my friend is using me just to get by, says the move is costing me my privacy ( which is true) …..I know eventually i can get the loan paid in probably half the time (5 years) but I really dont like that my dad is telling me I no I cant do it when hes not paying 1400 a month which is more than there mortgage (i might add it makes me want to do it just in spite of him to give him the message im running the show for my life now) …..I feel he is still trying to control my life.. Is paying the loan off as soon as possible really that important.
Would a normal male move in with another male
I might add they just graduated college with a bachelors too and the commitment is just for a year.
thats a no brainer, get a roommate. not only will you be saving on the rent but also the utilities and the interest on your loans when you pay them off faster. men sharing apartments is no taboo nor should you worry about people thinking you are gay, thats ridiculous. the only problem i foresee is that your friend might not be able to come up with that type of rent on a security guard salary.
get a roommate so you wont always be alone .
you dont have to pay everything
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My personal experience with roommates has been HORRIBLE, but if you know this guy and you have been friends for a long time, then that is different. It might be a good idea.
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"people might think im gay"
That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. Guys at the age live together all the time. I always hated having roomates, but they do save you quite a bit of money. Do whatever you want. But don’t think for a second that living with another guy makes you gay. My best friend and I lived together for 3 years and we both knew plenty of girls to hook each other up with. We were slaying a different piece of poon every weekend. Fun times my friend.
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Males have roommates all the time. It’s totally normal. Anyways, it doesn’t matter if it seems gay or not (but those are my views). I think it’s more important for you to save money and pay off your loans faster than to "not seem gay." Plus, it’s nice being able to live with a friend when you’re just starting from college because then you won’t be alone and you’ll have support and stuff.
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IF i were in your position I would get a roommate,not only because I could earn more money but because it’s nice to live with a friend it has a lot of fun!
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thats a no brainer, get a roommate. not only will you be saving on the rent but also the utilities and the interest on your loans when you pay them off faster. men sharing apartments is no taboo nor should you worry about people thinking you are gay, thats ridiculous. the only problem i foresee is that your friend might not be able to come up with that type of rent on a security guard salary.
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I’m an assitant property manager at an apartment complex and from my experience, roommates almost always never work out. There is always some tension, someone moves out, and if your left with the apartment or house, you’re the one left paying for a bigger apartment than you need. I’ve seen it end life long friendships. Also your landlord may not let you remove your name from the lease if your the one who moves out. Then if the other person gets evicted, your name is on the eviction too, ruining your credit. The only person you can rely on is yourself.
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Doing things out of spite just shows immaturity. Let’s not forget your parents do care about you and want the best for you.
Is your dad homophobic who knows, who cares, but his point is correct. More than likely your roommate will stiff you and/or bail on you especially when he doesn’t have a stable job/career. He will come to a point where he realizes this “security job” has no future and needs more money to live.
Yes people do have roommates of the same sex or opposite sex but it always comes with risks. Ask yourself this – how can you get along with someone when **you** are going up and they are going down?
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