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Would you take a job that pays $15/hr but provides housing at no cost? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 6 days ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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You're living in a townhouse as part of an apartment complex. The apartment complex has benefits such as a pool and hot tub, indoor gym, full size basketball court, a library, and a garden. You have 2 other roommate/coworkers, and you have 6 neighbor/coworkers. A Labor neutrality agreement is guaranteed, and both tenant unions and labor unions will be voluntarily recognized.

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[–] 9 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Only if it was temporary or I had backup housing, eg. working as a summercamp counselor.

I suppose I would also consider it if the housing was not tied to employment, but was free with employment, that is, it's my residence and they can't kick me out but it's no-cost as long as I work there (which as far as I understand it, is kinda how the US Coast Guard does it).

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  • [–] [S] 6 points 6 days ago (2 children)

    Yes, the idea is that you're allowed to stay there regardless of employment but the housing comes with a job

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  • [–] 1 point 4 days ago (1 child)

    So what happens if you quit that job that comes with the house?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 4 days ago

    You have the option to either remain in the townhouse, or move into an apartment if one is available. In either case, you start paying rent. Staying in the townhouse with your former coworkers is cheaper though, as you'll only be paying 1/3 of the total townhouse rent

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