I need help convincing Jason that we need a roomate. We have a 3 bedroom house with two living rooms, a den and two bathrooms. Two of my co workers who are "together" need a place to stay for about 4 months, till they are done with school, then they will move out. We have an extra bedroom and we have the space. They would pay us montly and we could really use the money. My co workers could really use a place to stay, and my place would be perfect. They both work at the animal hospital so my dogs wont be a problem, they both also go to school full time, so they will hardley be home. Jason is hesitant saying 4 months is a long time, too long. He said a month would be ok. I keep trying to tell him that we need the money and we could also help out my co workers in the process.
Anyone have any ideas on how to convince him this is a good idea? Since i work with them i know them well, they are not physco, they r very responsable, nice people, they dont party, do drugs, nothing like that. They just work, go to school and study, and they would be paying us rent which my previous roomate didnt do. We could use the moeny toward bills or even open up a savings account and start saving.
What about asking him to try it for a month? If it is bad then you can help them find somewhere else to stay. Chances are it will be fine and that the 4 months will fly by but you could see if he will try it on a month to month basis?
Has Jason met them? Perhaps plan to spend some time together over the weekend so that he can get to know them a little better. He might just be feeling uncomfortable if he really doesn't know them. Then you could make a list of what you feel would be positive and what the two of you could use the extra money for. Ask Jason to list what his concerns are and hopefully between spending time with him there won't be many and you'll have an answer for those he has.
