Taking things without asking.
By kris182_2000
@kris182_2000 (5444)
Canada
April 9, 2011 9:56am CST
So it dawned on us that the powerbar that was behind the tv has been removed. It seems like the roommate from hell is at it again.
I gave him my old laptop, he still hasn't paid for it, and I doubt he ever will. So I will be taking it back from him before we throw him out so he can't keep it.
I realize how much of an idiot he is, he's taken so much from us without even telling us, and makes excuses, "oh, I forgot to tell you that I took it, I was going to replace it."
I'm getting sick and tired of him taking things without asking, I just can't wait to get him out of here, but we're waiting for him to pay us some money he owes, and figuring out a way to do this so he doesn't flip his lid on us.
It seems to me like we have to lock things up so he doesn't take them, I'm getting so sick of not being able to trust people who move in here.
I can guarantee you that there will be no more roommates like that ever entering this house, I put my foot down on not screening people.
How can you trust a person after he has stolen from you, and how can you trust anyone else after that happens?
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8 responses
@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
14 Apr 11
When people break your trust like that, it hurts everyone. I think the most important thing you can do when screening a new roommate is to see where they work, see proof of income, get some kind of reference from a previous roommate/landlord and get to know what the person is like by asking lots of questions. People might not like that kind of scrutiny, but you have to protect yourself somehow. I hope that you are able to get your situation taken care of soon. Good luck!!!
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
13 Apr 11
hi,
this time i couldn't trust anyone especially when i am outside because there's a lot of people who only shows there self that they are good but the real is they are not,now a days we cant see the bad and good people because they can hide there real and deep attitude and intentions.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
10 Apr 11
Hello there!
That is really annoying, either this person's parents didn't educate him or the person just don't give a damn. It's not right, even when we think we can take it.
I hear it's a big problem between girl sisters, they go to each other's wardrobe. A famous example are the Kardashian sisters, they fought for clothes :D
@joystick (1675)
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9 Apr 11
I know what you are saying, as there are a few people that take things and never return them to the people that they have took them from.I know a person that use to steal things off other people and then try to sell what they have stolen to other people.I do not have nothing todo with people like this, also try not to have anything todo with their friends.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
9 Apr 11
taking things without permission is really a piss off
, it should had been taught to us while we were kids! My God it's child upbringing 101
. Sorry friend but room mate is like a person you share a flat? and he helps pay the rent ( please correct me if I am wrong) , perhaps screening people is the solution, don't know cause I have not been in a similar situation, but my God, thank he only takes things without permission and you don't take in some kind of a wacko or somethin...
, it should had been taught to us while we were kids! My God it's child upbringing 101. Sorry friend but room mate is like a person you share a flat? and he helps pay the rent ( please correct me if I am wrong) , perhaps screening people is the solution, don't know cause I have not been in a similar situation, but my God, thank he only takes things without permission and you don't take in some kind of a wacko or somethin...
@ajk111 (2495)
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9 Apr 11
Have you thought about leaving a £10 note on top of a mousetrap?
or maybe a slice of pizza on a mousetrap in the fridge?
Or maybe set up a video camera in his room and leave the door ajar while balancing a bucket of bleach on top of the door. the beauty of that is not only do you get a laugh but you will get £250 from "you've been framed".
(Just kidding about the bleach!)
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
9 Apr 11
hello kris,
It's hard to break that kind of habit.
Yes,i think it's already his habit,taking things without asking permission from owners.
You should avoid him before more things gone or even bigger or much expensive things disappear and so he is.
Who knows one day he will suddenly disappear with all his things and taking of your valuable belongings.
So,better sent him off before it's too late .
happy weekend
@r3john_10 (96)
• Philippines
9 Apr 11
hello kris182_2000, I think i should be aware also for that kind of people. Having a manner like that should give more importance and guidance, we should know how to socialize with them. Lets cite an example. If that person is very friend of yours, maybe try to understand them and know the reason behind for doing such a bad actions. And try to confront the person for giving a bad feedback can make you also bad.
Best wishes for you.
