Well... at least it seems to have the attributes of one if not quite the population! (1 million is a decent number though)
So I had been bandying around the suggestion with my flatmates that while I was away for 5 weeks in Nigeria, I would rent out my room. The fact that I would still have to pay the rent even though I wasnt living there wasnt making my wallet or bank account very happy.
But I was very sceptical about actually finding someone who would want to stay for only 5 weeks. What sort of circumstances would prompt someone to rent a place for only 5 weeks. I mean... this isnt London or Stockholm where there is a 3 year waiting list to rent an apartment right?
Anyway... yesterday on my night shift at the Quadrant Hotel. I decided to post an advert for fun on TradeMe. This is just the kiwi equivalent of E-bay. I posted the ad at about 10:30pm and lo and behold by the time I checked again at 5am in the morning, there were 5 messages waiting for me asking if it was still available!!!
Holy Crap! I just might be on to something here, I thought to myself. By the time I was preparing to go to work in Fonterra at 1pm on Wednesday afternoon, I had in excess of 25 messages in my email box and 12 text messages. My phone didnt stop ringing or beeping with the sound of arriving text messages ALL day!
So even in Auckland, there are such circumstances that will make people want to rent a room for just 5 weeks! Amazing!
Some samples of the messages I got: (I hope this is not illegal?)
"...hi! I just saw your ad and it sounds perfect for me. I'm staying in Auckland and working at Brotown til roughly the end of June (I'm flexible). 5 weeks is about exactly how long I'll be here.. if you're still looking for someone give me a txt..."
"...hello, I'm a 23 years old french student and I will come to auckland from the 27of may to the 20 august....I like met straign people, travel,sport and fiesta. If it's good for you or if you have some question you can answer me..."
"...Hi - I am interested in this, I am a female working professional and I am looking for temporary accomodation over this period, in Auckland close to where I work in Symmonds Street - .....I am friendly, tidy and work long hours..."
Amazing aint it? I hope it works out. Since I have left it so late... Its going to be a bitch to make sure I find someone suitable that my flatmates are comfortable with. Mialy and Cris are such darlings to agree to this. They could have very easily said no. Thanks guys!
1 comment:
My guys!!,
Nice one, make money as much as you can mate. At least it will cover the rent for 5 weeks, at least.
Always..,
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