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There is no way in hell

There is no way in hell I am ever moving into a bad area. They will have to take me to court or send in the national guard to take me from my house. I don't care if what I can afford right now is in the ghetto I am not going. It's not my fault that corona is legit messing with my income. My hours have been slashed and it's causing me to fall very behind. I am trying my best but my best isn't cutting it. I'm afraid I will have to pack up and move again. I thought I did a good job picking something far more modest than what I was living in previously and had did just fine before this hit.

I have been looking around at what I can afford "below my means" to keep above the tide and they are all in bad areas. I am not risking my life in those areas to be able to stay afloat. I'd rather drown in a sea of debt than risk walking to my car and getting shot at. I know for a fact they'd steal my car and I would be a target. They would see the types of things I would be moving into my place and would break in and rob me blind. Absolutely not and you can just forget about gardening or doing anything outdoors because it wouldn't be safe to do anything. I could be in the backyard tending to my garden and get prison shanked pruning my roses. No thank you. Unfortunately I might have to move back to Michigan where my money would go further than it does here in New York. Sorry mom but I refuse to go anywhere near Florida at the moment for obvious reasons.

This is why I am hoping things work out and continue to move forward with my partner. He has a fabulous career and can pull me out from the brink of poverty. I don't want to leech off of him but right now I don't seem to have any other choice. We had a fabulous time a few days ago out in the country at his parents country house. I know they don't like me but I'm going to win them over whether they like it or not. It's just annoying knowing your best just isn't good enough. I feel defeated and depressed.
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MarkPaul · 26-30, M
If you can't afford NYC, you won't be able to afford to live on your own in Bloomfield Hills. You either need to swallow your pride and talk to your father to get some consideration or consider Florida despite the health risk.
Addictedtoglamour · 31-35, M
@MarkPaul Trust me, I've been out to Bloomfield Hills there is no way even on full salary I could afford to live there alone. I swear if I have to go above my father's head and talk to my grandpa I will do so.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Addictedtoglamour Well, that's the plan then. The advice you are getting here is from people who don't understand your situation. You are not moving into a trailer or the inner city. Just be humble and apologetic. And, don't get greedy. You need basic living expenses. And, start with your father, please. Then go to your grandfather if necessary. Don't be argumentative with your father. Stay focused on your real objective.
Addictedtoglamour · 31-35, M
@MarkPaul If anything I'd like to remain in my current house. I'm not looking to move back into a luxury condo again on my dad's dime. I just want to maintain what I have.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Addictedtoglamour Well, let your Dad know what you need at a bare minimum. And, don't get into an argument with him. You just need some funding.
Addictedtoglamour · 31-35, M
@MarkPaul My dad is really good at pushing buttons though. Sometimes I wish you could just meet him once to see what I'm getting at.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Addictedtoglamour I know, but that's why you need to keep your focus... on your objective. He pushes the buttons and you ALWAYS react and lose your focus. I'm not blaming you... I'm just saying if you stay focused on your objective, it doesn't matter what he says or what buttons he pushes. You need funding to tide you over. Nothing else matters. And, stop even thinking about moving into a trailer or the inner city. Stay on point!
Addictedtoglamour · 31-35, M
@MarkPaul I should show up on his doorstep with all my bags. I know he can't turn me away like that. Besides he can have the main house. I'll take the guest house.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Addictedtoglamour Could you live under his roof... long term?
Addictedtoglamour · 31-35, M
@MarkPaul Only if he won't ride my butt and lecture me to death. I would also call dibs on my old room
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Addictedtoglamour Well, he's not going to stop pushing your buttons. It's what you do to each other. And, that could end up be stressful too.