So a working couple making that much doesn't sound out of the question. There are a lot of people who aren't making that, so not taking that away from them. Just realizing that making $50k/year x 2 isn't that outrageous.

One of Smiley's unsavory allies is Joe "I Own 7 Acres of Parking Lots" Paolino Jr. He believes there's no greater threat to Providence than bike lanes and speed bumps.

As long as that idiot's advising him, we shouldn't expect much progress on transit.

Pho Horn is fun.

sounds fine... 150 a week is just over $20 a night can't beat that.

Thanks everybody!

Totally agree on this—I find their approach very offputting.

Where lol

$13 is too low. I would ask for $16, the worst they can say is no

Feel free to dm the hotel and I can let you know if its sketchy, as I know why you wouldn’t want to post it.

On one hand that rent is absurdly cheap considering that the shittiest one bed apartment you may find in a horrible area will be like minimum $1,300 a month with utilities.

On the other hand $13 if you work 40 hours a week is only $520 which is honestly very little money in this area so budgeting will be very tight. That’s also without tax as I don’t know if your arrangement is legit/legal or under the table.

I would also stress that this sort or arrangement is very uncommon in this area and borderlines servitude. So I would be weary of guidelines you are given as red flags. Meaning are you allowed to have guests? Is it an actual room or a servants closet? If you break housing rules what are the results as in do they take money out of your pay? Etc.

Overall, be careful it could be sketchy or it could work out fine. Just make sure you aren’t taken advantage of.

Agreed. I’m very happy with their massage

damn damn damn

If you work 50 hours a week your net pay ahogos be about $450. So I’d say you could get by. I’d get something in writing before relocating though.

Only we we could afford our house was to buy a duplex and rent out half.

>(I need to be in walking distance to a sex shop).

lmao go off

have lived here for 6 years and not known anyone whose car was broken into but you're right, I don't have a car. Just my experience

Which hotel? That’s a great rate for a room, especially if it’s not conventional term!

Don’t forget that $13/hour will have some tax deducted from it, but the housing option should help with the accommodation issues along the way - as long as you keep working for the same hotel. This salary would probably be enough for eating and weekend activities, but I doubt you could save enough for traveling around US.

Serving job with tips would probably better if you’re thinking of making a lot of $$$$

If you haven't tried it before, highly recommend Thai massage. It's like massage+yoga and really helps with injury. I have shoulder and lower back issues, this helps so much. Thai Tranquility in Richmond Square is great. They're licensed here with Western methods, but also trained in Thailand. https://www.thaitranquility.com/

Are they offering the housing as optional? Or is the housing compulsory? Would you be sharing a room at the hotel? Or have one of your own? When your job is also your landlord, sometimes those situations can become a trap.. there could also be hidden fees in the contract. Be sure to read everything closely and keep your passport safe. Don’t let them keep your passport. Good luck!!!

Is this comedy?!

They're great, and have been in Providence for over ten years now I believe.

Most apartments have kitchens with a stove, oven, and full-sized refrigerator. This is closer to a nicer dorm with a private bathroom than an apartment.

>This sounds like an extreme case for the west end or most of Providence for that matter

Seriously? Car break-ins are super common in Providence. You claim to be in Federal Hill, so you should understand this (unless you just moved here or don't have a car).

Cheapest rent I’ve ever heard of period

I'm teeny bit wary of that since the pay doesn't sound great and I'd hate the idea of tying your housing situation to your employment. Even if you do have enough free time to work another job and you find one that pays better or you like more, are they going to honor that when it's your scheduled time off and a couple of people call out sick and they're short-staffed? Or what about if it's just your regular time off and you want to do something other than work?

$650ish a month is on the low end of rent if you were finding a roommate and lucking out a little. Getting that without utilities is great if you don't have to share the room, but the arrangement seems like a problem waiting to happen.