What would you do?

[endpawn]

So I recently lost my job (wasnt that great to begin with) and Ive been kinda struggling financially. Its technically my fault so no biggie. Anyways I told my roomate I might not be able to pay rent anymore and asked if he knew anyone that could move in my place and take over etc and he said okay Ill ask some people.

Anyways heres where things got weird. I went out with my mom for the holiday and when I got back tonight all the dishes (plates, bowls, silverware, glasses, cups) all completely gone. Not in the apartment at all. This is like the weirdest thing ever. Kinda freaked out.

[feekonea]

wow, personally id be really scared if I were you, Maybe he ran off, or sold them or something, How close were you guys, how long had you known each other, how long have you been roomates? I dont wanna sound nosy but i would like some backround info. My moms a counseller so I know what to do, I just dont know how to spell it lol. If I were you, I might start thinking about taking a loan outta the bank or something until you can find another job..

[Gimoo]

Who owns the dishware and where is your roomie?

[endpawn]

Ive known him 1 and a half years then weve lived in the same apartment 6 months. It doesnt even make sense. They are just cheapo dishes. My Xbox 360 is sitting right there. Who steals dishes?

I think almost the full set is all mine from my old place. He is at work for the next 6 hours. I dunno if I should do something...

[Grungebob]

Do you have paper plates? Do you have beer mugs? These are important questions you need to be asking yourself...

[Gimoo]

Ive known him 1 and a half years then weve lived in the same apartment 6 months. It doesnt even make sense. They are just cheapo dishes. My Xbox 360 is sitting right there. Who steals dishes?

I think almost the full set is all mine from my old place. He is at work for the next 6 hours. I dunno if I should do something...

Do something? Like what? How bout waiting till he gets back and see if there's really a problem. Maybe he had a picnic.

[endpawn]

Theres no way you need a lot of glassware for a picnic lol

[feekonea]

hmmm that is weird, does he have a cell phone that you could reach him at?

[endpawn]

Yea Im prolly gonna call him Im just not sure what to say. This is awkward.

[K/H_Addict]

suppose he didnt have a picnic. talk to him bout it. if he denies it, blame it on uh....taelord....yeah....taelord and his 180 points of "I dont cost too much"



lol...


well, seriously, im a minor and still live with my parents. My sister's b/f's ex-roomate stole his PS2 once. idk the whole story, but basically, they never spoke again.

if i were you, i'd just keep cool until he (she?) gets home and talk it out.

[endpawn]

Yeah my sister tried to move out of her boyfriends place and he took all her things and wanted her to pay him to get it back. Guess Im kinda paranoid from that.

[ultradoug]

join the millatary?

[gibberish_47]

Call him up, and when he answers, tell him this:

"Like, oh my gosh, like all the plates have been stoled from our apartment! Do you think we should, like, call the police?'

Make sure you pant a bit as well. :wink:

[bunjee]

Did you check the trash? Were they all dirty in the sink when you left on holiday? I know a guy who had a roommate once that threw away all the dishes rather than wash them.

Just thought I'd mention it.

[Gimoo]

I know a guy who had a roommate once that threw away all the dishes rather than wash them.

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[skyknight]

Do not give this time to become a problem, ignoring this is like ignoring the elephant in the living room, yes it is wierd and yes yo ushould get it figured out Asap. If he had nothing to do with it you can go from there, if he did do it, well then you have his stuff there I am guessing, how about a trade, HURRY UP!!!

[TheRealQ]

By now you already have this resolved and I am curious of the turnout.

My 2 cents: room mates suck. I have never had a room mate that I would consider letting stay in my house for a visit. There is always conflict and a lack of communication. Once you have a room mate the two of you eventually devolve into paranoid neurotics suspecting the other of things that only your imagination can grasp. I've had a room mate invite over friends and clear out the $300 (in 88) of liquor I had stashed while I was away on a training exercise only to look at me stunned when I told him how much it was going to cost to replace it...he never did. :evil: I've had a room mate tell me he was short for rent and could he borrow $100 to help make his car payment...he moved out a week later and I never even got the $100 back. :evil: I had a roommate for a month who after I had smelled pot warned him not to have it in the apartment...when rent came due he had moved out leaving a simple note, "I don't think this is going to work out" and no rent money. :evil:

My recommendation, find a good way to dispose the body before you procede. :twisted:

[endpawn]

They mysteriously reappeared in the kitchen and he "says" he doesnt know what happened. Anyways Im going to move out and he is going to put an ad up for a roomate.

[CornPuff]

wow. Good luck endpawn!
that is a truly bizarre story

[skyknight]

:shock:

[Venom]

maybe you should see an excorsist? :twisted:

[lilwis]

Maybe he's posting on another forum about this same situation titled "What should I do"
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My roommate lost his job and I think he's gonna screw me over before he takes off. It's arkward and I don't know how to ask him w/out offending him.
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So his forum buddies suggested alternative methods to test you?


:lol:

[KeeperOfPeace]

If I were you, I would first box up the important stuff/ expensive stuff like the 360 and pictures you own, and either take them to your folks house to stash, or keep them in your car. That is just me and what I would do if things start coming and going.

[lilwis]

If I were you, I would first box up the important stuff/ expensive stuff like the 360 and pictures you own, and either take them to your folks house to stash, or keep them in your car. That is just me and what I would do if things start coming and going.

I agree. You have to protect your own. Unless you knew the guy from childhood and finish eachother's sentences, I'd be wary, for no other reason than the simple fact that people will do stupid **** when panicked.

From my own personal experience, I had a roomie and I considered myself to be a pretty decent roommate. I paid the bills, bought my share of groceries and was seldom home. When I was, I usually stay in my room. The rent was never late. Then one day, I mention that I am thinking of moving out and wanted to know what kind of timeline would be comfortable for her.
The next day I come home to find that she pawned my stereo that my bro gave me as a move in present initially. :evil:

[KeeperOfPeace]

Thinking about it some more, your 360 would make a pretty nice compensation for the rent. GRAB IT NOW! Also your computer.

[netherspirit]

The next day I come home to find that she pawned my stereo that my bro gave me as a move in present initially. :evil:

Did you give her one of these? :grumble: :buttkick:

I would have done some of this: :chainsaw: :johnwoo2: to her stuff....

[lilwis]

No.
There were 3 months left to the lease, so I paid for my share of it and talked to the Mgmt about not extending. Then I took what's left and moved out.

I have not seen nor heard of her since. But my conscious is clear and earned a lesson that I will not forget.

[UranusPChicago]

Have you noticed any rifts in the space/time continuim floating around in your apartment? Always a possibility... :wink: