Major Changes for Me

[indivinefavor]

I finished my last day as an instructor at the career school, but they're wondering if I'll come back to teach online. I haven't decided yet. I could use the extra money, but I'm not sure if I'll have time. My second to last week there was interesting. I reported 3 students for cheating/plagiarism. One student copy and pasted another student's discussion board post..... She cursed at her counselor and the assistant school director, but later apologized. The other two students turned in the same paper two days apart.... I also informed my students who were present that their certificates in CJ will be nearly worthless and are way overpriced. They thanked me for it, and I gave them advice on transferring to regionally accredited schools. This isn't just my opinion. Our program is in danger of being put on probation because either our graduates aren't finding jobs, or they're finding jobs that pay too little for them to keep up with their student loan payments.

I saw my new townhome/apartment for the first time when I paid my rent and got my keys. They didn't have it ready until the last minute. They didn't even have any similar units to show when I pre-leased. That seems to be the case at most of the apartment complexes in San Marcos. My townhome is butt ugly and falling apart. They tried to go for the trendy beige/tan paint on the walls, but it looks peach. Their solution to flaws is to paint over them. Gashes in the walls: paint over them. Bubbling in the ceiling caused by a leak: paint over it. Dirty shower walls: paint over them. I'm paying almost $1,000 a month for this monstrosity. In Texas, that is what one would pay for an apartment that is near luxury. The median income for San Marcos, TX is only $27k because of all of the college students, but they price gouge because they know the students either have roommates, help from their parents, and/or student loans. This will be my first time living outside of San Antonio since I was a few months old.

Hey sanantone! I'm a newbie, but one thing I know is property management...seeing as I'm a Property Manager. And what you're describing is absolutely unacceptable. #1 Never sign a legal binding contract/lease without seeing it first...I DON'T CARE WHAT LINE THEY TELL YOU...it's all about a commission. But since you're in it, it's not much you can do about the paint color and the gashes, but they MUST IMMEDIATELY fix that leak. God forbid, it starts leaking heavy and your stuff gets damage. Put in a work order, give them 24 hours to respond. Yes, only 24 hours, because this is what I would consider an emergency. An emergency is anything that affects heat, hot water, and plumbing. And if they don't...then call the City. If they're anything like Chicago, they'll come out right away and cite them. And don't worry about retaliation, there's nothing they do to break your lease unless you are non-compliant with your lease. I'm in Chicago and every city has different, but I feel your pain, lemme know if I can help.