this. Would have been easier had I stayed in moonee ponds, and replaced housemates as the ones I had left. But circumstances made that impossible. I can afford to rent alone - just. it means I cant save money, or head out much, but at least I know that the rent and bills can be paid. Despite all my whinging, I am happy to have somewhere to live, and that I earn enough to get through a sh*tty situation. Things could be a lot worse.