Free Room or Car?

[Diesel86]

Hello Everyone,

I might have the opportunity to take an approximately 3 month non-paid position at firm in Stellenbosch at the begging of the 2010. They would be willing to cover the cost of renting an apartment/flat OR renting me a car for transportation. The details are very vague at this point, but I am trying to further investigate this opportunity. What are your thoughts?

I have been living in the US all my life and currently my rent is around $530 + $70 for utilities + $45 for cable TV/internet. I allow $350-400 for food/beverages each month.

Also, what are reputable websites to look for roommates or rooms for rent? Being from the US, I am accustomed to Craigslist. However, this site does not seem to be wildly used in SA. There seems to be many little sites, is there one main one?

[Diesel86]

Anyone out there?

Originally Posted by Diesel86

Hello Everyone,

I might have the opportunity to take an approximately 3 month non-paid position at firm in Stellenbosch at the begging of the 2010. They would be willing to cover the cost of renting an apartment/flat OR renting me a car for transportation. The details are very vague at this point, but I am trying to further investigate this opportunity. What are your thoughts?

I have been living in the US all my life and currently my rent is around $530 + $70 for utilities + $45 for cable TV/internet. I allow $350-400 for food/beverages each month.

Also, what are reputable websites to look for roommates or rooms for rent? Being from the US, I am accustomed to Craigslist. However, this site does not seem to be wildly used in SA. There seems to be many little sites, is there one main one?

[Tyron199]

Hey, cant help much with your questions but I will suggest junkmail.co.za as an alternative to craigslist.

[Daxk]

Let them supply the car.
Reliable transport is imperative.
You might not like the room or the area that they will pick the cheapest possible.
you can easily find a new room when you are out there.
They cannot steal a room and the Hire Company will immediately supply a new car.