It is all I know, and I prefer it, since I have control over my time and space. Except for having to go to work, I have less control over when I do that, of course.
I live in an apartment, which is both good and bad. Good, because I do not need to worry about maintenance, and it is easy to request it with their website, or just walk over to the clubhouse and talk. I have lived there so long, that they know my name. The apartment manager is nice, and lives in the building next door.
The downside is they periodically need to enter for maintenance, so I have to scramble to tidy up (to permit easy access to things, and because I am embarrassed). And if they come while I am at work I am worried about somebody seeing my bills and other sensitive papers, so I hide them or put them somewhere in the corner under a blanke. Then I have to move it back.
Rent keeps going up, but not too crazy. Re-signing each year is easy, since it is all online and uses digital signatures. Every year I seriously consider moving, since I have been at my place too long! And my office moved and I want to live closer to work. I am now 30 miles away! Ugh.
It is pretty quiet and neighbors are nice. Yet some have loud dogs and kids, and some hold parties from time to time. A few years ago a drummer lived upstairs. He was pretty good so I did not complain. Then he was replaced with young ladies who had karaoke night. Awful, LOL! They had a good time, though.
I park outside so have to shovel out my car, which sucks, and scrape the windshield. But they clear the driveways and sidewalks.
Living alone, one has to stay on top of bills. But most of them have been automated, or could be paid online. I still write a few checks since it forces me to study the bill. I pay all credit card bills by check since I worry about fraud and errors, and like to have control over when and if I pay, rather than the money being moved by them, automatically.
Maybe you could find a roommate to split the cost and help you be more comfortable. I hope you can find some work. Maybe something where you work on a task with few people under good supervision and guidance, and do not have to deal with the public.
And always ask us for advice!
