I've been doing some research and noticed the pay rate for my job is the same in CA as it is in NC and SC. Now I would like for someone to explain how can someone who makes less than 40k a year, qualify for an apartment that is over 1500 dollars a month? Especially when they require you to make 3 times the rent!
2006-12-15 08:04:15 · 17 answers · asked by Allen C 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
i've lived and rented in san francisco for 20 years and the
answer to your question is that you can't quality for an apartment that is over $1500 a month and you wouldn't have enough to pay the rent anyway. the best (and probably only) option is to share an apartment with people who already rent it and have a lease. the best place to find 'share rentals' is on craig's list or on sites like roommates.com. there are many, many great rooms in shared apartments or houses (in decent neighborhoods) in san francisco for $600 or $700 per month. plus, if you're just moving to the city, it's a good way to make friends and expand your social network. if you're not the type to live with other people, the only option is to live in a cheaper suburb. oakland is the cheapest, closest, and most affordable option. public transportation from there is also easy (bart trains service most areas in oakland and san francisco). most of all, good luck and i hope you give it a try - sf is one of the best cities on earth!
2006-12-15 09:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by kimbersf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on a bunch. I don't think anybody knows exactly what answers they are looking for and it's probably different to each person asking the questions. Do not try to give the answer you think they want to hear. Give the answer YOU want to hear. If you approach your answers with drive, ambition and ability, then your answers will be appropriate. Frankly, most inteviewers are asking the questions simply because they think they have to ask some questions. They most likely make their decision based on your history and what ever decision they can make about your personality. Here's something I think is important. When asked a question, take a second or two to think about the answer, Collect your thoughts, take a breath and answer it simply. Short, meaningful answers are much better than long and rambling answers. When you are done with the answer....STOP TALKING. LOL This is one of my problems. I tend to ramble and my personality is all about making people laugh and feel comfortable...that's not good in an interview. Just answer the questions. Finally, I know this interview is very important to you and sometimes they feel like a "do or die" proposition. You need to remove yourself from that point of view. You don't want to give them the impression that you will just do whatever to get a paycheck. They want to think you are there because you want to work for THEM, not that you are there because you just will do whatever to get some money. The reason I say that is, I was in a situation where I just needed a "good job" to solve my life's problems. After a fashion this was becoming desperate and I think it just snowballed. The more desperate I was, the more the companies sensed that I was not valueable and somehow flawed. You have to come to them with a healthy sense of you own power. Obviously, the company is holding the power, but you have to meet them from a position of personal power as well.
2016-05-22 21:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't live in San Francisco!!!
They might live in South San Francisco (calls itself the Industrial City), or possibly Burlingame (where the airport is located). Also, they might live in the East Bay, where there are more opportunities to find cheaper neighborhoods.
Alternately, it's likely that someone in that pay bracket would share housing with others...Perhaps a three-bedroom place split three ways.
2006-12-15 08:15:17 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the street. But at 40k, even that might not be affordable in SF. Do your job in SC and live like a king. Well, maybe a prince.
2006-12-15 08:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by jeepdrivr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allen, I question the same thing in Los Angeles.
They have many roommates.
They are in a rent controlled building.
They have a long commute.
They are "sponsored."
2006-12-15 08:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a cardboard box on Van Ness Ave.
2006-12-15 08:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by bruce m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not very much money. Are we talking about Burger King?
You would have to join the crowd and commute. Richmond would be about in hte right price range.
2006-12-15 10:06:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oakland
2006-12-15 08:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by Jet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your can share the aparment and use your combined incomes. Or rent a room from a private party.
2006-12-15 08:08:53 · answer #9 · answered by mikearion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me you can find A place, I have been and lived in
various states including cal !!!!!!!
2006-12-15 08:13:14 · answer #10 · answered by koko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋