Bec

I'm Bec. I'm originally from Brisbane, but I've been living on the Gold Coast for the past four years. Currently in Rockhampton, looking for accommodation.

My friends would describe me as easy-going, analytical, and independent. In my free time, I like to spend my time outside, either alone or with others. On the weekends, I often catch up with family and friends at external activities.

I currently sold my business, and am looking for work, however I am very comfortably self funded. During the week, I'm usually in bed by 10:30 and up by 6.

‍I'm a pretty social person, but I also need my alone time. I'm open to the idea of my roommates hosting friends over - I would just like to know about these ahead of time. I'm keen to get to know each other; I'm not saying we have to be best friends, but I would like to do things like occasionally watch TV together and host cook outs for roommates. If you're not open to the idea of sharing a meal together every once in a while, that is fine too.

I like to keep common living spaces extremely clean. I do my dishes every day and put away my belongings when I am at home. I'm open to the idea of a cleaning schedule to keep things organised.

My weekly budget is a maximum $300 and I'm looking to move immediately. I would like my own bedroom, and I'm open to living with 1-3 other people. Ideally, I would the entire residence to be furnished.

I’m not a smoker.

Here are 6 key elements I believe are important when we are roommates:

Communication

Effective communication is the key to making relationships work, including the one between roommates. A good roommate is an effective communicator. An effective communicator takes the time to think before they speak. Then, they clearly share their thoughts or point-of-view without judgement.

Considerate

Just as a good communicator is thoughtful with words, a considerate person is thoughtful with their actions. Sharing a living space with others means that your actions impact your roommates. Be mindful of their time, space, and needs and how your actions might affect them. For example, let’s say your roommate works the night shift and takes a nap during the afternoon. You get home from work and need to do laundry but they’re sleeping. As a considerate roommate, you don’t want to disturb them, so you wait to do laundry until they wake up.

Respectful

‍When you’re respectful, it means you care about the feelings and rights of your roommates. You can respect someone without having to be their best friend. A good roommate may show their respect for roommates by being quiet when they’re sleeping, leaving common areas clean, smoking in designated areas, and following house rules.

Cooperative

‍Cooperative roommates are willing to compromise and work towards a shared goal. Being cooperative can help prevent issues but it can else help resolve them when they do arise. Cooperation between roommates can be working together to create and follow house rules. It can be sitting down to find common ground when problems come up.

Cleanliness

‍Everyone has a different level of cleanliness they feel is acceptable for their environment. Talk to your roommates to understand what kind of messes bother them. Then, do your best to avoid them and keep common areas clean. For example, let’s say one of your roommates doesn’t like when dishes are left in the sink. The other can’t stand when towels are left on the floor in the bathroom. Do your best to wash your dishes and hang up your towel when you’re done using them.

Responsible

‍Responsibility goes a long way in building trust with your roommates. A responsible roommate pays their rent on time, cleans up after themselves, makes sure doors are locked, and generally looks out for the safety and security of the home.