Precovid living with two roommates. One roommate has been living at the apt since lockdown. My other roommate and I would pay him a low electricity fee, since the ac is also keeping our things from getting destroyed from the heat and the WiFi since that’s a set monthly price. Now that electricity bill has increased due to warmer weather, if the bill was $140, any ideas on what the distribution should be? asking for suggestions, first time in this situation.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Split it 3 ways like you agreed to do when you signed the lease...

like

If you can afford to be paying rent on an empty apartment while living elsewhere and without subletting, you’d probably be able to afford splitting it 3 ways. Or you could just stick to current arrangement you have and increase it proportionally if you’re feeling nice.

like

Our electricity company has a minimum monthly fee. What we did was I paid half of that when I was away, roommate paid the remainder.

like

3 ways - you guys chose to live together and chose you weren’t going to live there during the pandemic - not fair to your roommate there alone

like

Yeah it should be a 3 way split even if you’re choosing to not live there. I thought that was common curtesy

like

3 way split.

like

Put yourself in your roommate’s shoes who is still living there and then ask yourself. There’s your answer. Unless your roommate kicked you out for Covid then you should all be splitting the bills equally as I assume you did pre-Covid.

like

Consider doing fourths. The one roomie pays half and you two each pay 1/4.

Deal should stay the same despite increased cost of warmer weather.

My home costs have gone up since Covid & WFH / no school for kids. My electric bill doubled and my food bill is through the roof.

Related Posts

Planning a trip to Japan, primarily Tokyo. What would be a good length of time to stay and some good places to visit while being there?

Would would a senior product manager do over and beyond a product manager. We don’t have any seniors at my startup and I’m trying to figure out what I need to do/achieve to get promoted. Any advice would be much appreciated.

likesmart

Anyone know if PwC offers a discount to equinox Southport ct or any other way to get a discount

like

Bounce tomorrow/Tuesday then going short with oct expirations

like

Hi Team,

Below is my salary structure can you please tell what will my in hand salary monthly ?

Post Photo
like

I’m 35 and I’ve been at the same company for 8 years. I found out that a newly hired 30 YO is making the same as me. I love my flexibility and I’m not really interested in staying at a new company but I can’t help the nagging feeling that I’m underpaid for staying. How do you “encourage” your company to elevate your salary instead of just quitting?

likehelpful

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

like

Is mphasis giving permanent wfh to all employees?

like

Hello! I’d like to get a puppy soon but I’m not sure where to go! Any recs? Id like to adopt

like

It feels weird to see people around you getting exactly what you want from life, and you’re here just putting in the efforts and time and waiting impatiently for your turn. I think I need to stop and let it go.

like

Few Senior positions open in Capgemini.
If anyone interested then DM me.

Post Photo
like

Anyone marry their law school sweetheart?

like

Hi fishes,
What questions shall I expect during the VP round for Genpact??
Please help.

Has anyone on here moved from IB to management consulting as an experienced hire? How do you view the decision in retrospect?

like

Will CBS let me know if I don’t get merit or need based aid?

like

Want to switch from graphic design (mostly doing print, some digital) to UX/UI. Some advice, tips on how to make a transition? Classes, videos, books, interning? How to find first projects? Thanks.

likeuplifting

Soon to be making 85k in LA, looking to move to a new apartment. What would you think is reasonable to spend on a 1 bedroom (not studio)?

like

“Alexa. Am I a nerd?”. This is my latest connected device. What’s yours?

Post Photo
likesmart

S&P Global Hi Fishers! Good Evening! Anyone here from S&P Global Mobility team. Please ping me S&P Global Thanks

like

Additional Posts in The Worklife Bowl

All of the feelings- just got laid off...now what?

like

Please stop assuming your employees are available 24/7 to jump on impromptu video calls. Mental health is important, too.

likehelpfulsmartfunny

🐠 living alone during wfh - how are you dealing with loneliness?

like

Recommendations for ergonomic office chair? Wfh is going to go on for awhile so want to invest. Budget is about $300

like

One of my good friends is not very cautious with her approach to COVID and it's made me pretty uncomfortable, so I recently decided I don't want to risk seeing her in person anymore. I thought I could just decline invites to meet up, but she's getting persistent. Is there a polite way to tell her the truth without coming off as judgmental? She can certainly make her own decisions; I just don't want to put myself at risk by meeting up.

like

Resume advice needed. I have less than 10 years of work experience.Should my resume be one page based on my experience or two pages?Some people have told me one page is good others have said two pages

like

I’m really, really torn between going to the protests and doing my part as a white ally, and risking spreading covid and bringing it home to the immunocompromised people i live with. Thoughts?

likefunny

Fellow Asians, how do you deal with racist parents?

likehelpful

Can anyone recommend a voice recorder that transcribes recordings into text? I am looking for a solution as portable as a phone, but purpose built and can transcribe directly into desktop.

like

Reusable or disposable masks?

like

Today episode with trading with strangers. I am picking speculative stock RDFN

Post Photo
like

After reading about salaries I have only one question left...
How can a Creative Director become an consultant? And are there interesting consultancy jobs leaning towards creative?

like

Are the 30s the new 20s?

likehelpfulfunny

Should I be ashamed that I’m moving back in with my parents at 25 years old cause of corona? I’ve been feeling a lot of anxiety around housing

likesmarthelpful

Most exotic name you’ve heard: drop below!

like

Even though having COVID back in November was miserable, felt good today being able to donate convalescent plasma to hopefully help someone in need.

like

Confused if parents want schools to reopen or not? I read so many posts here about how difficult it is to work full time and manage kids’ at-home schooling (I can’t even imagine!) so would assume that means parents want to reopen, but at the same time keep seeing a ton of backlash from parents in states who are pushing to reopen due to safety reasons. What’s the general consensus?

like

😂, I mean definitely not laughing now!

Post Photo
likefunny

Sums up my life

Post Photo
likefunnysmart

What are two or three pieces of advice that you wish your parents had reinforced in you better, or you had listened and followed better, as you look back?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal