[Industrialblog,
July 22, 2004]
Toss him or not?
I got a co-worker staying in my apartment, temporarily. He's moved up from Alabama and needs a place until he finds his own, or until he can take over mine when I buy my house (another three weeks).
Problem: 'Bama Dude doesn't lock the doors at night. This morning, the door was not only unlocked, but was open when I went to leave this morning. Clearly, the door had been open all night.
Not cool. My plan of action is to explain the seriousness of this in the Northeast, and that since it's my stuff in the apartment, it's my stuff at risk. Plus, I don't like the idea of anyone being able to come in an night and murder me in my sleep. Then tell him if he does it again he's gone.
What do y'all think?
Problem: 'Bama Dude doesn't lock the doors at night. This morning, the door was not only unlocked, but was open when I went to leave this morning. Clearly, the door had been open all night.
Not cool. My plan of action is to explain the seriousness of this in the Northeast, and that since it's my stuff in the apartment, it's my stuff at risk. Plus, I don't like the idea of anyone being able to come in an night and murder me in my sleep. Then tell him if he does it again he's gone.
What do y'all think?
If this is the first time (and there aren't any other serious issues - drinking, drugs, etc) - then the wisest course might be to just tell him what the rules are for staying at your place.
Setting the ground rules down from the start can avoid misunderstandings (and lets hope that's all this was) - especially since he's (apparently) used to doing things differently.
btw -
more on the gay marraige issue
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,126623,00.html
Not only is it unsafe to leave the door open, cool air is pouring out of your house! It's worse than coming home and finding the kids have left every light on in the house.
I am impressed by this act of kindness on your part, since I probably wouldn't have done it in my single days.
SG
PS Between "Dogs" and "Breach of Blogoquette" you managed to blog TWO dog posts without a picture.
Locking doors should not be one of those house rules that need to be announced as someone is admitted to the living quarters. That's like saying clean up after your messes, don't break anything and buy your own food. It's understood and part of proper etiquette.
He's been better the past day. I talked to him and he was very gentlemanly about it. So I think we're OK on this. He just has to remember not to forget.