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tlord1986 · Joined: 18 Feb 2009

I'm really curious to find out which is more popular.

Forward Observer · Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Location: FOB Gloria

I think it would be stupid to share an apartment when there are so many available jobs that give you private accommodations.

The only way I'd share, is with good friends I knew and trusted. There are too many whack jobs and people that do midnight runs and steal your stuff. Believe me, you don't want to share unless you know the people you'll be sharing with.

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

You don't want to share with a stranger! Trust me on this.

I share now with my husband, but that's by choice.

tlord1986 · Joined: 18 Feb 2009

I was planning on making a private apartment one of the terms of my contract, but I wasn't sure which is more common.

Forward Observer · Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Location: FOB Gloria

If you're still in your home country, you might want to make sure to let them know that if they bait and switch you on the contract, you'll be on the first plane out of the country. Just a threat, but makes them realize that you won't settle for anything less. Believe me, it's worth it to have the peace of mind of having your own place.

You can always hang out with your friends and party at their homes, but at least you'll have privacy when you need it.

Nothing like coming home to find half your stuff gone, or realize that someone (even a friend of one of your roomies) has rifled through your belongings.

tlord1986 · Joined: 18 Feb 2009

For the last 23 years, I have lived with my parents and, for most of that time, at least one of my sisters. Aside from roomate concerns voiced here, I want to have a home that I do not have to share.

llj2kll · Joined: 23 Feb 2009

If it's with a stranger, they may turn out to be really fun and cool. But it's a gamble.

4seasons · Joined: 25 Mar 2007

Non shared thank you!!

Xuanzang · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Sadang

Doesnt matter if it`s a 3 bedroom and you`re the best of friends with the person. You`ll eventually get on each other`s nerves. Definitely take no roommate if you value your sanity and dont want to post about it in a couple of weeks.

blackjack · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang

cruisemonkey · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject:

There�s no way in HELL I'd ever even CONSIDER shared accommodation! Shocked

Draz · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Location: Land of Morning Clam

Voted shared, but this is NOT through my job. I'm not sure I'd even take a single apartment that was connected to a job again. I'd rather find my own place. Even if it is shared.

jkelly80 · Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Location: you boys like mexico?

Haven't any of you been to college, or lived in a large city where a roommate is necessary?

One roommate, if you're on decent terms, is more than fine. Or even two. I wouldn't even consider it as a contract term though. Crapshoot as to who'll you'd get.

blackjack · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang

tzechuk · Joined: 20 Dec 2004

Now let's see..

When I grew up, obviously I lived with family.

Then I went off to boarding school, so that was shared accommodation.

Then I went to uni #1 and was back at home because the dorm room available at uni was so small that even my dad was aghast... so he told me to just go home and commute (it was only 40 minutes, so not that big a deal).

Uni #2... I was away from home in London... refused to share my accommodation with anyone, so daddy funded my one bedroom flat.

Came to Korea.. shared a place with my now ex-husband. Now, I am in my own place and am sharing it with my 4 year old daughter!

So to answer your question... if the person isn't family, I won't share a place with them... save, except, for my best friends. Like forward said... my privacy is important to me.