Roommate or no Roommate, Covid edition

Lots of threads covering whether to have a roommate while working in IBD, but what about with Covid? Could imagine it being tough WFH in a tiny apt with another person doing the same thing. Assuming you could easily afford a Studio apt for yourself, would you live with a roommate in a 2 BR?

Thinking in the Chicago area where this is possible, but feel free to pitch in other city insights too. 

 

This is the problem I’m grappling with. Living with a second person is cheaper, but the chances of getting covid are twice. But if I live alone - I won’t really go out at all and just be stuck in my room working which isn’t healthy. So idk what to do. Increase my COVID chances or be alone? 

 

I'm not saying that COVID is not a real problem for some individuals with preexisting conditions, but you cannot expect to live like this for the remainder of your life.  At some point you will have to go back to a office and interact with the outside world in person.  

I would not weigh your roommate decision on the chance of getting COVID.  

 

Are you vaccinated? Of course getting Covid is still a concern, but if roommate is also vaccinated, is it really a huge concern for you moving forward? 

 

I choose live alone every time. If you can’t afford a decent place solo then a 2br is fine, but I feel like 2ba is a must. 

 

I feel the same way, I don't think it's natural to share a room at all...plus living alone can potentially yield higher-caliber chicks. And if you have a gf/bf it's a necessity. 

 

guys any suggestions on a studio vs. a 1BR if monthly rent is like $200-300 apart ?

 

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