How's everyone today?
@NiveusLepus Somewhat jaded.
@stueytheround What's got you grumpy, buddy.
@NiveusLepus Just got notice that our rent is going up 20%
We've been really lucky that it's well below market value, but this is just going to make life more tricky than it needs to be.
@stueytheround @NiveusLepus
Weird question but is any way related to the "upgrades" after the flood? If so, that sucks.
@wolfwoman Probably. I'm guessing their insurance premiums went up as well. They're good people. Not greedy. The flat next door costs another £150 on top of what our new rent will be!!
@stueytheround @wolfwoman @NiveusLepus
I'm so sorry... I just signed a 5 year lease and the rent can't be increased more than 7% per year and no increase until 2025.
Rent is extremely high in WA and so even a small percent can add another $100 per month on rent.
It's a downer for sure.
@QueenOfEverything @stueytheround @NiveusLepus
It seems rent is high *everywhere*. MD is ridiculous. I am blessed to live with DD & SIL family, because I could never afford to live on my own with my tiny pension.
@wolfwoman @stueytheround @NiveusLepus
Yes, I'm job hunting now. Aren't we supposed to have huge stock portfolios and thousands in the bank while we relax in our Golden Years?
WTF?
@QueenOfEverything We can but dream! 🤣
I've no real desire to be wealthy, but comfortable? Comfortable would be perfect!
@wolfwoman @NiveusLepus
@stueytheround @wolfwoman @NiveusLepus
I agree... comfortable would be great. I have my cats, my flowers & garden, my rented house and lots of books.
There seems to be a tiny discrepancy between the 3.2% cost of living increase I got and the actual REAL Cost of Living!
@stueytheround @QueenOfEverything @NiveusLepus So many hugs!!!