I've been sorta doing this the last few months of the year...I had a lot of vacation to use up, so I worked 4 9 hour days and took Friday off for Oct/Nov/Dec. Those minimums I sited above came mostly from me only being at the house 3 nights a week...but I can't get any lower on the water usage (I'm at the minumum charge), the lowest electric bill was $17.63 and $7.50 of that was the minimum charge, etc.
I could get rid of the cable and internet. (but ick! I know. It is only for 3 nights. I could suck it up)
I had a Cingular phone, and it didn't work at my fiance's house (my new house next week) so I got an Alltel phone, and it works at his house (and surrounding area) but sometimes not at mine. So, I would need to keep the phone line.
Renting a room from someone sounds like the best plan. I was thinking about renting a room out to someone else in my house, but I don't know how long this situation will last. I didn't want to invite someone to be my roommate, get a new job a month later and then either kick them out or not be able to sell the house for 6 months. I think I should perk the place up a bit and try to sell it, and when it sells, find a room to rent.
I agree with you, buzz. I was kind of hesitant to respond to a Craig's list add on something like this, either looking for a roommate or becoming one myself. But placing my own add with my own requirements might be the best way to go.
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