Yes, I now have a roommate, due to the inanity of the Army organization supporting civilians here - my friend, Cadena, moved in this week. I am excited, but I'm also a little upset on her behalf. Believe me, she's upset enough for both of us, and does not need my help:)
The Housing Office here, who was supposed to find her alternative housing to the bachelor's quarters she was living in, totally dropped the ball and told her to move out without an alternative to move into. Ridiculous. But this is a good example of how silly the civilian side of the Army can be - disorganized, confused/confusing, and not altogether very supportive. I, too, have run into overstuffed bureaucracy and people without answers who are unwilling to find them or direct me properly. It has affected my job and my overall happiness, but not to the extent it is affecting my friend here. I am happy to help, and, thanks to the enormous amount of living space granted to me by my GS position, she can comfortably have her own wing of the apartment.
Having her here is going to increase exponentially our ability to travel on a whim, to explore with a buddy instead of alone, and to find camaraderie whenever we need it. I am glad of that. And I can't tell you how many people have told me how good it will be for me to have a roommate (whatever they mean by that!:)). But I am sorry for her circumstances, and think they should not be. There must be a better way.
Oh, and btw, because we're living together does not mean we're sleeping together. Apparently, the Army is enough like high school that our current situation means we are lesbians to may people. Not true, and that thought process is fascinating, as well as frightening.
Can you tell I'm getting a bit tired of Army life???:)
The Housing Office here, who was supposed to find her alternative housing to the bachelor's quarters she was living in, totally dropped the ball and told her to move out without an alternative to move into. Ridiculous. But this is a good example of how silly the civilian side of the Army can be - disorganized, confused/confusing, and not altogether very supportive. I, too, have run into overstuffed bureaucracy and people without answers who are unwilling to find them or direct me properly. It has affected my job and my overall happiness, but not to the extent it is affecting my friend here. I am happy to help, and, thanks to the enormous amount of living space granted to me by my GS position, she can comfortably have her own wing of the apartment.
Having her here is going to increase exponentially our ability to travel on a whim, to explore with a buddy instead of alone, and to find camaraderie whenever we need it. I am glad of that. And I can't tell you how many people have told me how good it will be for me to have a roommate (whatever they mean by that!:)). But I am sorry for her circumstances, and think they should not be. There must be a better way.
Oh, and btw, because we're living together does not mean we're sleeping together. Apparently, the Army is enough like high school that our current situation means we are lesbians to may people. Not true, and that thought process is fascinating, as well as frightening.
Can you tell I'm getting a bit tired of Army life???:)
So Army thinks that just because you guys live together, you're lesbians. How do they explain the barracks?
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