Sacrifice. It means different things to different people. To me, it means giving up everything for something that I love and believe in. Sacrifice isn’t easy and that’s why many people don’t do it. I knew starting this company would mean making lots of sacrifices in my life. Now I really am starting to understand what that means.
Today is September first. For many people, that’s the day rent is due. Also, it could mean, credit card bills, car payments, phone bills, gas and electric bills, and any other freaking bill this crazy world can serve up. For someone that is starting their own company and isn’t pulling in a the paycheck he was used to….this is a daunting time. Sacrifices are in order.
I am considering my options, there are few, but I have options. I need to decrease my monthly expenses. The biggest expense is rent. Living a quarter mile from the beach comes at a price. A price that was doable when I received two paychecks a month. Now I can’t justify this 4 figure monthly commitment while I start this company. What do I do? My three options are:
- Sublet my room and move in with my friend for 3 months
- Have a friend move in and share my room for the remaining 4 months of my lease
- Have faith in life’s good fortunes that I’ll receive client checks by the time I have to pay my bills again in 30 days.
Each have their positives and negatives. If I were to sublet my room, I could get my deposit back and sell all my stuff. That would give me the most money and buy me a couple of months. However, then I don’t have money for rent deposit and my friend is only willing to commit to 3 months (which is still more than fair). Having my friend move in would mean I sleep on the couch and possible roommate tiffs with 3 people living in a 2 BR. Obviously my roommate wants me to choose option 3. That is obviously my first option, but I need to plan for the worst because who knows…maybe I stay broke for another 30 days?
I want this company to work so very badly. I know I can make it work. I just need to buy myself time. The question is, what sacrifices am I willing to make? In the next few days we’ll find out.
proud of youuuuuu for just going for it! just don’t sacrifice your hashtags.
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I know the feeling that comes with not knowing how you’re going to pay your bills all too well. Hang in there
Everything always works out in the end. Remember that
Good luck!!
YOU are the one who knows what the outlook of your company is for the next three months. If you are worried then you should do what is fiscally responsible and take on another roommate. Three months is a VERY short amount of time. Unless you have other assets that you are willing to give up, it seems that room and board would be your most viable option.
Or you could move to Idaho where the cost of living is like…half. =)
You ladies are too kind…breathing life into a semi-beaten soul. I know I will make it through this, but your words are more appreciated than you might know. Thank you.
I believe you can do it! Go for whatever you think it’s best for you and your company. *hugs*
I know exactly what you are going through. I have been going through the same thing for a few months. Been doing a lot of thinking myself. My friends and family have been really supportive this past week.
We will both make it through our tough times.
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